Private foundation · EIN 39-2012234 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Daniel W Erdman 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: 11 grants paid, $708K total, median $22K. 91% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$708K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in WI
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UW FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operating$525K
One CityMadison, WIGeneral operating$50K
Bayview FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operating$25K
The Nature ConservancyMadison, WIGeneral operating$25K
Rural Behavioral Health InstituteLivingston, MTGeneral operating$25K
CxcMadison, WIGeneral operating$22K
Museum of Wisconsin ArtWest Bend, WIGeneral operating$18K
Madison Museum of Contemporary ArtMadison, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Access Community Health CentersMadison, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Madison Area Food Pantry GardensMadison, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Groundswell ConservancyMadison, WIGeneral operating$3,000

By state: Wisconsin 10 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Daniel W Erdman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of US Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Daniel W Erdman 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 Daniel W Erdman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $708K across 11 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Daniel W Erdman Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (10 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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