Richard and Ethel Herzfeld
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 237230686 · Private foundation
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld has awarded $27.1M across 402 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Milwaukee Ballet. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Richard and Ethel Herzfeld funds
Richard and Ethel Herzfeld's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Ballet Capital Campaign | Milwaukee, WI | $2.8M | 2018 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION ENDOWMENT AND CURATION | Milwaukee, WI | $1.0M | 2017 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater CAPITAL GRANT | Milwaukee, WI | $1.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Richard and Ethel Herzfeld
From Richard and Ethel Herzfeld's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at herzfeldfoundation.org.
Research Richard and Ethel Herzfeld with All access
Full indexed grant histories, analysis, and research filters are available with All access for $19/month.
Unlock All access — $19/month →Already subscribed? View this funder →
New to Bespoke Grants? Try one free search with up to three sourced matches. One successful search per account, for life. No credit card.
Frequently asked questions about Richard and Ethel Herzfeld
- Does Richard and Ethel Herzfeld accept grant applications?
- Yes — Richard and Ethel Herzfeld's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Richard and Ethel Herzfeld fund?
- Richard and Ethel Herzfeld's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Richard and Ethel Herzfeld give in grants?
- Richard and Ethel Herzfeld reported $3.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.1M over 402 grants.
- Where is Richard and Ethel Herzfeld located?
- Richard and Ethel Herzfeld is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237230686.
- How can I find foundations similar to Richard and Ethel Herzfeld?
- Compare priorities, past recipients, and grant sizes with your program. Bespoke Grants includes one free successful search per account, for life, with up to three sourced matches. No card. Further searches and full research cost $19/month.
Find more funders like Richard and Ethel Herzfeld
Foundations similar to Richard and Ethel Herzfeld
Other Wisconsin grantmakers with overlapping priorities: