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Who funds Independence First Inc

EIN 39-1343425 · Milwaukee, WI · NTEE P80Z

Independence First Inc of Milwaukee, WI (EIN 39-1343425) was named as a grant recipient by 29 funders in 118 grants paid totaling $10,124,187 in tax years 2018–2026, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants received

$10,124,187

118 grants paid

Funders

29

distinct grantmakers

Tax years

2018–2026

as reported by funders

Funders

Grantmakers ranked by total paid to Independence First Inc
FunderStateMatchGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Independence First Foundation Inc 46-2941274WIA7$7,650,9912024
Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers Inc 39-1850087WIA8$1,028,9202025
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc 39-0806190WIA23$687,3432025
Employment Resources Inc 39-1681074WIA3$162,2212021
Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation Inc 39-6126798WIBC6$125,0002025
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc 39-6036407WIA4$82,3992024
Christopher Reeve Foundation 22-2939536NJA2$64,9992024
Otto Bremer Trust 41-6019050MNB1$60,0002023
Wispact Inc 02-0704244WIA2$55,4652024
Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation 39-6413619WIBC7$35,0002025
Smarelli Charitable Trust 81-6924530WIC1$35,0002018
Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J Tilleman 39-6097597WIB6$30,0002025
Oscar & Augusta Schlegel Fdn 39-1586544WIC3$21,0002026
Wochinske Family Foundation Inc 26-3539749WIB6$21,0002025
Schwab Charitable Fund 31-1640316CAA3$20,8542022
Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp 48-1307009WIC1$10,0002024
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc 39-1300476WIB1$5,0002025
Green Bay Packers Foundation 39-1577137WIC1$5,0002020
Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc 39-1769946WIC1$5,0002018
Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell Foundation 26-3770441WIB7$3,5002024
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation 23-7049738NYC3$3,0002024
Rite-Hite Corporation Foundation Inc 39-1522057WIB5$2,8002023
Anon Charitable Trust 39-1771579WIB1$2,5002020
Ffbw Community Foundation 82-2982916WIB1$2,5002019
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation 39-6238856WIB1$2,5002025
Direct Supply Foundation Inc 45-4303631WIB1$1,5002022
Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883WABD6$6452023
Baird Foundation Inc 39-6107937WIC1$502021
Hunger Task Force Inc 39-1345847WIA6$02025

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Grants

The 118 most recent grants naming this organization.

Grants to Independence First Inc as reported by funders
Tax yearFunderRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2026Oscar & Augusta Schlegel FdnIndependence First West Bend, WIC$7,000paidHUMAN SERVICES202611339349104626
2025Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$267,067paidAODA SERVICES DEAF/BLIND/HARD HEAR202621489349300887
2025United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$35,000paidYOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM202631289349303088
2025Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$25,000paidGENERAL202611279349100031
2025United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$13,188paidATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM202631289349303088
2025United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$13,163paidDONOR DESIGNATIONS202631289349303088
2025Oscar & Augusta Schlegel FdnIndependence First West Bend, WIC$7,000paidHUMAN SERVICES202542039349100809
2025Herbert H Kohl Charities IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidTO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES202513049349100701
2025Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J TillemanIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202621919349101202
2025Robert and Betty Meyer Family FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202620279349100572
2025Wochinske Family Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$3,500paidINCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES202611599349100626
2025Evan & Marion Helfaer FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$2,500paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202543099349100644
2025Hunger Task Force IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $21,071 non-cashpaidDONATION202641419349300709
2024Independence First Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$841,408paidGENERAL SUPPORT202511129349301216
2024Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$167,831paidAODA SERVICES DEAF/BLIND/HARD HEAR202512139349301411
2024United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$136,554paidATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM,YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM,DONOR DESIGNATIONS,REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT202520319349301817
2024Wispact IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$47,965paidFOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES.202513109349301596
2024Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$37,543paidAGING IN PLACE202503189349313875
2024Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$25,000paidGENERAL202511349349103126
2024Christopher Reeve FoundationIndependencefirst (cil) Milwaukee, WIA$24,999paidFACILITY ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS202520799349300017
2024Rockwell Automation Charitable CorpIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIC$10,000paidGeneral Operating Support202510459349101101
2024Oscar & Augusta Schlegel FdnIndependence First West Bend, WIC$7,000paidHUMAN SERVICES202432349349100613
2024Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Kristin a OcchettiIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202500179349100725
2024Robert and Betty Meyer Family FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202511289349101516
2024Wochinske Family Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$3,500paidINCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES202541359349103439
2024Jpmorgan Chase FoundationIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIC$1,000paidMATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)202531699349100608
2024Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES202502169349100105
2024Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES202502169349100105
2024Hunger Task Force IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $25,260 non-cashpaidDONATION202541539349300634
2023Independence First Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$863,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441349349306759
2023Otto Bremer TrustIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$60,000paidINDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM202402719349100605
2023Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$54,769paidAODA SERVICES DEAF/BLIND/HARD HEAR202421509349301142
2023United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$50,000paidREDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT & ADVANCEMENT202313269349300521
2023United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$35,000paidHEALTHY YOUTH202313269349300521
2023Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$20,000paidGENERAL202401349349101930
2023Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$16,898paidUNRESTRICTED USE202423189349305312
2023United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$15,564paidDONOR DESIGNATIONS202313269349300521
2023United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$13,188paidATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM202313269349300521
2023Wochinske Family Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$3,500paidINCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES202402499349100800
2023Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES202441979349100574
2023Rite-Hite Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidTHE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.202443139349100349
2023Amazonsmile FoundationIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$211paidGENERAL SUPPORT202540919349100629
2023Amazonsmile FoundationIndependence Childrens Center Independence, WID$17paidGENERAL SUPPORT202540919349100629
2023Hunger Task Force IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $28,603 non-cashpaidDONATION202421109349301117
2022Independence First Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$788,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349305741
2022Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$107,289paidAODA SERVICES DEAF/BLIND/HARD HEAR202300699349301605
2022United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$65,000paidREDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT202310139349301771
2022United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$35,000paidHEALTHY YOUTH202310139349301771
2022Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$15,000paidGENERAL202331289349102408
2022United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$13,188paidATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM202310139349301771
2022Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$12,840paidSUSTAINING SUPPORT202313179349308301
2022United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$12,423paidDONOR DESIGNATIONS202310139349301771
2022Wispact IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$7,500paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202312379349300736
2022Schwab Charitable FundIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$7,100paidHUMAN SERVICES202330939349300403
2022Robert and Betty Meyer Family FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidProgram Support202321299349103872
2022Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J TillemanIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202331739349100758
2022Wochinske Family Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$3,500paidINCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES202342279349100224
2022Direct Supply Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$1,500paidSTRIDE & GLIDE MATCH; SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES202302259349100100
2022Jpmorgan Chase FoundationIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIC$1,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202322839349100212
2022Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES202342209349100984
2022Rite-Hite Corporation Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidTHE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.202303139349101220
2022Amazonsmile FoundationIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$238paidGENERAL SUPPORT202313119349100141
2022Amazonsmile FoundationIndependence Childrens Center Independence, WID$12paidGENERAL SUPPORT202313119349100141
2022Hunger Task Force IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $46,308 non-cashpaidDONATION202331569349300538
2021Independence First Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$754,933paidGENERAL SUPPORT202221339349307727
2021Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$112,800paidAODA SERVICES DEAF/BLIND/HARD HEAR202240349349300504
2021United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$25,000paidHEALTHY YOUTH INITIATIVE202210199349300826
2021Employment Resources IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$22,225paidWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM202231949349301303
2021United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$15,739paidDONOR DESIGNATION PLEDGE PAYMENTS202210199349300826
2021United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$13,188paidATTENDANT REFERRAL202210199349300826
2021Robert and Betty Meyer Family FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$7,500paidProgram Support202231319349101943
2021Schwab Charitable FundIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$5,500paidHUMAN SERVICES202230499349301028
2021Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J TillemanIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202201959349100225
2021Wochinske Family Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$3,500paidINCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES202211319349105196
2021Jpmorgan Chase FoundationIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIC$1,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202232809349100618
2021Rite-Hite Corporation Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidTHE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.202201479349100705
2021Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES202221249349100827
2021Baird Foundation IncIndependencefirst Milwaukee, WIC$50paidGENERAL SUPPORT202221339349100927
2021Hunger Task Force IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $79,276 non-cashpaidDONATION202240409349301664
2020Independence First Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$4,402,650paidGENERAL SUPPORT202200889349301205
2020Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$108,961paidAODA SERVICES DEAF/BLIND/HARD HEAR202100559349300710
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$45,000paidHEALTHY YOUTH INITIATIVE202033519349300408
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$45,000paidHEALTHY YOUTH INITIATIVE202033519349300408
2020Christopher Reeve FoundationIndependencefirst (cil) Milwaukee, WIA$40,000paidNURSING HOME TRANSITION202132609349300703
2020Employment Resources IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$39,996paidWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM202132049349301043
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$20,000paidCOVID 19 FUNDING202033519349300408
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$20,000paidCOVID 19 FUNDING202033519349300408
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$18,088paidDONOR DESIGNATION PLEDGE PAYMENTS202033519349300408
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$18,088paidDONOR DESIGNATION PLEDGE PAYMENTS202033519349300408
2020Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$15,118paidOPERATING SUPPORT202123169349305457
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$14,986paidATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM202033519349300408
2020United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$14,986paidATTENDANT REFERRAL PROGRAM202033519349300408
2020Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation IncIndependencefirst Milwaukee, WIC$10,000paidGENERAL202123069349100322
2020Schwab Charitable FundIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIA$8,254paidHUMAN SERVICES202140489349301804
2020Green Bay Packers FoundationIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIC$5,000paidINDEPENDENCEFIRST ADAPTIVE PERSONAL FITNESS AND MINDFULLNESS PROGRAM202120219349100002
2020Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J TillemanIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202141949349100229
2020Wochinske Family Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$3,500paidINCLUSION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES202111379349101956
2020Robert and Betty Meyer Family FoundationIndependencefirst Milwaukee, WIC$2,500paidProgram Support202141199349101454
2020Anon Charitable TrustIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$2,500paidGENERAL OPERATING202103169349102815
2020Rite-Hite Corporation Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidTHE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.202131329349102538
2020Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES202142189349100114
2020Amazonsmile FoundationIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$154paidGENERAL SUPPORT202113199349100901
2020Amazonsmile FoundationIndependence Childrens Center Independence, WID$13paidGENERAL SUPPORT202113199349100901
2020Hunger Task Force IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $35,131 non-cashpaidDONATION202111109349301731
2019Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$102,178paidAODA Services Deaf/Blind/Hard Hear202000419349300320
2019Robert and Betty Meyer Family FoundationIndependencefirst Milwaukee, WIC$5,000paidProgram Support202011369349100606
2019Ffbw Community FoundationIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202110609349100901
2019Independencefirst Foundation IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $3,020,782 non-cashpaidGENERAL SUPPORT202001919349302415
2018Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$108,025paidAODA Services Deaf/Blind/Hard Hear201940429349301054
2018Employment Resources IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$100,000paidWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM201912339349300706
2018Smarelli Charitable TrustIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIC$35,000paidCharitable201941349349101929
2018Alvin a Marion Birnschein Foundation IncIndependencefirst Milwaukee, WIC$30,000paidGENERAL201901799349100005
2018Stackner Family Foundation Inc Co Paul J TillemanIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT201931419349100428
2018Harley-Davidson Foundation IncIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIC$5,000paidProgram Support201901269349100425
2018Robert and Betty Meyer Family FoundationIndependencefirst Milwaukee, WIC$5,000paidProgram Support201921339349102612
2018Rite-Hite Corporation Foundation IncIndependence First Milwaukee, WIB$800paidTHE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.201941289349100614
2018Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & Priscilla Beadell FoundationIndependence First Inc Milwaukee, WIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES201902229349100400
2018Independencefirst Foundation IncIndependencefirst Inc Milwaukee, WIA$0 + $783,035 non-cashpaidGENERAL SUPPORT201921199349301272

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.

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