Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 26 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 32 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 29 | $1.4 million |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Medical College of Wisconsin in | Linda t and john a mellowes endowed innovation and discovery fund | $500,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Thriveon collaboration | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Support of capital campaign | $76,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc | General operating support | $67,000 |
| City Forward Collective Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Northern Ozaukee School District | Stadium scoreboard | $34,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc | General operating support | $33,000 |
| YMCA Kettle Moraine | General operating support | $33,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sculpture Milwaukee Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Versiti | General operating support | $10,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Inc | General operating support / capital campaign | $5,500 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Abcd Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Mequon-Thiensville Education Founda | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Next Door Foundation Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| St Marcus Foundation Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Florida hurricane relief | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College FD | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Sojourner Truth House Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Fulbright college of arts and sciences | $1,000 |
| College Possible | General operating support | $750 |
| Milwaukee County Historical Society | General operating support | $500 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | General operating support | $500 |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature C | General operating support | $500 |
| Ten Chimnmeys Foundation Inc | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda T Mellowes
- John A Mellowes
- Nathan R Mathews
- Charles A Mellowes
- John W Mellowes
- Kathleen J Mellowes
- R Jan Pirozzolo-Mellowes
Questions people ask
Does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda T Mellowes (President/Dir), John A Mellowes (Vp/Treas/Dir), Nathan R Mathews (Secretary/Dir) and Charles A Mellowes (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.