Private foundation · EIN 39-6767863 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr

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: 7 grants paid, $150K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$150K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Parkinson Disease AssocStaten Island, NYGeneral operating$30K
Allen FoundationWaterloo, IAGeneral operating$30K
Community Foundation of Ne IowaCedar Falls, IAGeneral operating$30K
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral operating$15K
Altrusa International Foundation IncDes Plaines, ILGeneral operating$15K
State University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IAGeneral operating$15K
Grout MuseumWaterloo, IAGeneral operating$15K

By state: Iowa 4 · New York 1 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of US Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr 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 William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $150K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does William C & Dorotha Gaedke Charitable Tr give?

Iowa (4 grants), New York (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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