Joseph and Vera Zilber Family

Joseph and Vera Zilber Family is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with $422.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$422.3Mtotal assets
2009IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Joseph and Vera Zilber Family has awarded

40 grantees · $8.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Via Cdc $856K
  • Revitalize Milwaukee $706K
  • Meta House $608K
  • Acts Housing $606K
  • UWM Foundation Inc $550K
  • Northwest Side Community Development Corporation $400K
  • Walnut Way Conservation Corp $370K
  • Sojourner Family Peace Center $351K
  • Journey House $280K
  • LISC Milwaukee $259K
  • Greater Milwaukee Foundation $208K
  • Castle Medical Center dba Adventist Health Castle $185K
  • Running Rebels Community Organization $166K
  • PEARLS for Teen Girls $163K
  • Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation $158K
  • Vision to Learn $153K
  • UniteWI $153K
  • Walnut Way Conservation Corporation Inc $150K
  • Milwaukee Community Land Trust $150K
  • United Community Center $143K
  • Data You Can Use $141K
  • Fondy Food Center $138K
  • Riverworks Development Corporation $130K
  • Ezekiel Community Development Corporation $125K
  • United Methodist Children's Services of WI Inc $125K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2017$10.9M
  • FY2019$7.1M
  • FY2020$8.1M
  • FY2021$11.3M
  • FY2022$12.4M

About Joseph and Vera Zilber Family

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersMilwaukee, Wisconsin
  • EIN392076346
  • IRS ruling2009

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joseph and Vera Zilber Family?

Joseph and Vera Zilber Family is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with $422.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Joseph and Vera Zilber Family fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Joseph and Vera Zilber Family?

Joseph and Vera Zilber Family's EIN is 392076346. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Vera Zilber Family?

Private foundations like Joseph and Vera Zilber Family typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Joseph and Vera Zilber Family. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.