Private foundation · EIN 39-1688812 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 99 grants paid, $4.9M total, median $15K. 65% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
99
$4.9M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in WI
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$57M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 99 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and SchoolHartland, WIEarly childhood and school expansion capital campaign$1.0M
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation IncMadison, WIThe campaign to build the wyso center for music$533K
Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (base)Fort Atkinson, WIMission support$510K
Care Net Pregnancy CenterMadison, WIMission support/greatest need$205K
St Paul's Lutheran Church and School JanesvilleJanesville, WISt. paul's playground$150K
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FLMorris & wendy johnson ministry support 2024-2025$135K
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and UniversitiesMadison, WIWaicu nonprofit internship program$117K
Community Foundation of Southern WisconsinJanesville, WISupport for janesville parker and craig high school scholarships - graduating classes of 2023-2027$109K
Glacial Community YMCAOconomowoc, WIWatertown ymca membership for all$105K
Center for Urban TeachingMilwaukee, WI2024 & 2025 center for urban teaching summer school program$100K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCMission support$90K
Concordia University WisconsinMequon, WIErna batterman scholarship endowment gap funding 2024$83K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI2023 hydrocephalus uganda project$75K
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms)St Louis, MOEnriching theological education in africa$73K
Journeys Lutheran SchoolHales Corner, WIJourneys lutheran school fire alarm system update$64K
Wisconsin Lutheran High SchoolMilwaukee, WITuition gap funding for economically disadvantaged students$60K
Lutheran Hour MinistriesSt Louis, MOMission support$55K
World VisionFederal Way, WAWorld vision honduras economic empowerment/thrive program$55K
Children's Museum of Rock CountyJanesville, WIChildren's museum of rock county - $8 million capital campaign$50K
Christian Family SolutionsGermantown, WIMilwaukee school and church based counseling program support$50K
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COCompassions global survival initiatives$50K
Kandu IndustriesJanesville, WI"remarkable work happening inside" capital campaign$50K
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High SchoolJackson, WIKml facility expansion$50K
Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School IncMilwaukee, WISchool kitchen infrastructure expansion$50K
Lakeside Lutheran High SchoolLake Mills, WIStem program expansion$50K
Lutheran Home IncWauwatosa, WIReadycna training/certification program$50K
Madison College FoundationMadison, WIScholarships for fort atkinson students$50K
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CAPancan patient services: offering hope and support to pancreatic cancer patients$50K
St John's Lutheran SchoolMilwaukee, WIImpact--school expansion$50K
Trinity Lutheran School of FreistadtMequon, WIClassroom expansion and piano lab project$50K
Zachariah's AcresOconomowoc, WIGreatest need/general support gift$50K
Kingdom WorkersWaukesha, WIMalawi disability expansion$45K
YMCA of Northern Rock County Charitable Foundation IncJanesville, WIFriends of youth financial assistance$45K
Orange County Rescue MissionTrustin, CAVillage of hope$37K
Woodcrest Christian School SystemRiverside, CAGeneral fund$35K
Lutheran High School Association of Greater MilwaukeeWest Allis, WIStarfish fund$29K
Lighthouse Youth Center Foundation IncMilwaukee, WILighthouse youth center - garden homes flooring$25K
Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of WisconsinWauwatosa, WIIn school mental health counseling$25K
Safe Families for Children of WisconsinMilwaukee, WISafe families for children expansion$25K
Salty Earth PicturesLake Mills, WIOne by one feature film and movie critters season 2$25K
Salvation Army JanesvilleJanesville, WIFood pantry support$25K
Time of Grace MinistryMilwaukee, WITime of grace television media market expansion$25K
Come Reason MinistriesRiverside, CA2024 family grant$24K
Crown of Life Christian AcademyFort Atkinson, WI4k expansion$20K
Amazing Grace Virtual AcademyNew Ulm, MNAmazing grace virtual academy senior curriculum and marketing campaign$18K
Fort Atkinson Community FoundationFort Atkinson, WIRenewal of theodore w. batterman family foundation scholarship program$18K
Bethel UniversitySt Paul, MNMarilyn h. batterman memorial nursing scholarships$15K
Echo IncJanesville, WIFood pantry support$15K
Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee, WIEducation for selected batterman foundation lutheran schools$15K
Salvation Army MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIFood pantry support$15K
Elmbrook ChurchBrookfield, WIJust between us web ministry expansion$10K
Hope Street MinistryMilwaukee, WIShechem community center building$10K
Journey21 IncOconomowoc, WIGift for general support/greatest need$10K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of WisconsinWauwatosa, WIWishes come true program$10K
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WILaunch mental health clinic in homeless shelter$10K
Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CAOutdoor outreach day camp 2024$10K
Smile Train IncNew York, NYProgram support$10K
St Joseph Catholic ParishWauwatosa, WISt. joseph catholic school presentation and technology infrastructure project$10K
St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church and SchoolFond du Lac, WIScrubber, safety film with logo, and led lighting upgrades$10K
TeachbeyondDowners Grove, ILMission support$10K

By state: Wisconsin 64 · California 10 · Florida 2 · Missouri 2 · North Carolina 3 · Colorado 4

About this foundation

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Godfrey & Kahn, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.9M across 99 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (64 grants), California (10 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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