Private foundation · EIN 39-1943131 · Necedah, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Deena Hatch Foundation

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: 20 grants paid, $760K total, median $34K. 90% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$760K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in WI
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Charities of the Diocese OLA Crosse, WIAlleviate poverty and assist familes$125K
Mile Bluff Medical Center FoundatioMauston, WIOperations$100K
Make a Wish Foundation of WisconsinButler, WIGrant wishes of sick children$75K
Mauston School DistrictMauston, WIScholarships$75K
Necedah Area SchoolsNecedah, WIScholarships and programs$67K
Ronald McDonald House Charities ofMadison, WIAssist families of sick children$50K
Juneau County Support Education AdvMauston, WIAssist homeless in community$50K
St John the Baptist ParishMarshfield, WIOperations$49K
Truth and Tidings Cospel Trust-UsaFarmington Hills, MIOperations$48K
Bridges to BurkinaWildwood, PAEducational programs$42K
Family Center IncWisconsin Rapids, WIAssist victims of domestic abuse$25K
Kindness Community IncTomah, WIOperations$10K
Necedah Food PantryNecedah, WIFood pantry operations$10K
Shirley's House of HopeMarshfield, WIOperations$10K
Professional Firefighters of WiMadison, WIOperations$6,000
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic ChurSt Francis, WIOperations$5,000
Be Still IncPlainfield, WIOperations$5,000
Pittsville School DistrictPittsville, WIScholarships$5,000
Marshfiled Area Community FoundatioMarshfiled, WIScholarships$2,000
Columbus Catholic SchoolsMarshfield, WIScholarships$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 18 · Michigan 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Deena Hatch Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Necedah, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Deena Hatch Foundation 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 Deena Hatch Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $760K across 20 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Deena Hatch Foundation give?

Wisconsin (18 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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