Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,000 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 19 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 19 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julia Petri 32279 West Oakland Road, Nashotah, WI 53058 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 241-3537 |
| What to submit | No particular form is required but applications must be in writing to receive consideration. |
What Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 19 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| St Marcus School | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Unrestricted grant | $8,500 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Unrestricted grant | $8,000 |
| Lifestriders | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| First Stage | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Risen Savior Youth Services | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Literacy Services of Milwaukee | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Wellpoint Care Network | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Center for Deaf-Blind Persons | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Serenity Inns | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Historic Milwaukee Inc | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Benedict Center | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia Petri
- Carrie P Gale
- Kathy Pederson
Questions people ask
Does Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Julia Petri (President/Director), Carrie P Gale (Treasurer/Director) and Kathy Pederson (Secretary/Director).
What does Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.