Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTD
Accepts applications
Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTD is a private foundation in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
23% 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 | $1.1 million | 53 | $17.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 62 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Getzel PO Box 425, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54238-0425 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 796-1177, suzangetzel@gmail.com |
| What to submit | A paper copy of application should be submitted to the support service main office at nathan hale high school in west allis, Wisconsin. The support service main office then mails all the applications to the foundation's PO box. The application requests information regarding colleges applied to, act and sat test scores, high school participation in extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and awards. An official high school transcript and student essay must be attached to the application. |
| Deadlines | Applications are due by the first monday in april each year. |
| Restrictions | The student must be accepted and enrolled in a 4-YEAR university of Wisconsin campus for the fall semester following high school graduation from nathan hale high school and elect a science, technology, engineering or mathematics major which will lead to a bachelor of science in 4 years providing a cumulative 3.0 gpa is maintained each semester. |
What Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 39 | $1.9 million |
| Florida | 8 | $97,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | For education | $1.3 million |
| Lutheran Home Foundation | For assisting the elderly | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc Inc | For assisting the elderly | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | For disaster relief | $55,000 |
| Children's Hospital Wisconsin Foundation | For assistance to ill children | $55,000 |
| Haiti Partners | For educational programs | $50,000 |
| Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation | For medical research | $35,000 |
| Broom Tree Ministries | For general operations | $30,000 |
| Doxology | For stability of ministry | $30,000 |
| United Way of Milwaukee & Waukesha County | For health and human service program | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Counseling & Family Services of Wi | For sustainability of ministry | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | For assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
| Red Cross - South FL Region | For assistance to storm victims | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | For general operations | $25,000 |
| Blessed Savior Lutheran Church | For general operations | $20,000 |
| University of Wi Madison - Spencer Larson | Stem scholar - spencer larson | $11,404 |
| University of Wi Stevens Point - Ryan Scheuer | Stem scholar - ryan scheuer | $10,619 |
| Concordia University Foundation | For student development | $10,000 |
| Margies Smile Inc | For maintaining garden | $10,000 |
| Marquette University | For education programs | $10,000 |
| Medical College of Wi | For medical research, education | $10,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County | For health and human service program | $10,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | For promotion of traditional values | $10,000 |
| University of Wi Platteville - Ryan Bergman | Stem scholar - ryan bergman | $9,980 |
| University of Wi Madison - Evan Odya | Stem scholar - evan odya | $7,536 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wi | For assistance to hungry families | $7,500 |
| Hope Center | For assistance to indigent families | $7,500 |
| University of Wi Madison - Nicholas Burgess | Stem scholar - nicholas burgess | $6,086 |
| Americans for Prosperity Foundation | For education on public policy | $5,000 |
| Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation | For general operations | $5,000 |
| First Immanuel Lutheran Church | For sustainability of the ministry | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Women's Missionary League | For general operations | $5,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | For providing food during disasters | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation | For parkinson's research | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | For assistance to ill children | $5,000 |
| United Against Poverty | For assistance to hungry families | $5,000 |
| Hebron House Services | For assistance to indigent families | $4,000 |
| Badger Institute Inc | For public policy research | $3,000 |
| Capital Research Center | For public policy research | $3,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America | For research | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Duane H Bluemke
- Dorothy M Bluemke
- Christine A Miller
Questions people ask
Does Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTD accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due by the first monday in april each year..
How much does Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTD give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTD?
Its 2024 filing lists Duane H Bluemke (President), Dorothy M Bluemke (Vice President) and Christine A Miller (Director).
What does Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and seniors.