Derse Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Derse Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $158,736 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$158,736
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $590,571 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $590,571 | 23 | $185,827 |
| 2024 | $158,736 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Judith Derse 3424 Walnut Trail, Waukesha, WI 53188 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 354-2488 |
| What to submit | Written proposal as to what funds are to be used for |
What Derse Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $106,929 |
| California | 4 | $51,367 |
| Illinois | 1 | $378 |
| Colorado | 1 | $62 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boundless Brilliance | Educational support | $50,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Doris derse scholarship | $25,000 |
| Bread of Healing | General support | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | General support | $20,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Environmental support | $16,618 |
| Milwaukee PBS | Educational support | $11,200 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation | Environmental support | $7,574 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Arts & culture support | $889 |
| Huntington Library Art Gallery BG | General support | $611 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | Arts & culture support | $520 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Environmental support | $378 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | General support | $300 |
| Descanso Gardens | Educational support | $236 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | General support | $180 |
| Skylight Music Theatre | Arts & culture support | $168 |
| Colorado Crane Conservation Coaliti | Environmental support | $62 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Derse
- Diane Dressler
- James Derse
Questions people ask
Does Derse Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Derse Foundation Inc give?
$158,736 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Derse Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Judith Derse (President), Diane Dressler (Vice President) and James Derse (Secretary).
What does Derse Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.