Private foundation · EIN 47-5676223 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donald and Donna Baumgartner Charitable Trust

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: 5 grants paid, $400K total, median $65K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$400K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$170K
The Florentine Opera CompanyMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$76K
Milwaukee Film IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$65K
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WIGeneral operations$64K
Friends of PBS WisconsinMadison, WIGeneral operations$25K

About this foundation

Donald and Donna Baumgartner Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Donald W Baumgartner, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Donald and Donna Baumgartner Charitable Trust 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 Donald and Donna Baumgartner Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $400K across 5 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Donald and Donna Baumgartner Charitable Trust give?

Wisconsin (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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