Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $392,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$392,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $325,000 the year before.
48% 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 | $325,000 | 20 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $392,500 | 22 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Hamilton Roddis 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 Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $262,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 3 | $17,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $17,500 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Five Museum Foundation | General support | $45,000 |
| Nashotah House Theological Seminary | General support | $35,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA | General support | $30,000 |
| Institute for Reforming Government | General support | $30,000 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation | Children's hospital campaign for the nicu | $30,000 |
| Personal Development Center | Support the orenda center | $25,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Support the fund for civic life and leadership | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Constitution ratification project | $20,000 |
| Defense Orientation Conference Association (Doca) | General support | $17,500 |
| Pax Americana Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| Stanford University | Support the hoover institution | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Hamilton roddis lecture series and forest stewardship fund for kemp station | $12,500 |
| Beyond Walls Urban Squash Twin Cities | General support | $10,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment | General support | $10,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | General support | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| State Financial Officers Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | Fund the processing of the sara connor archival collection | $5,000 |
| The Living Church Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Roddis
- Phil Prange
- Douglas Lempereur
- Catherine Roddis Peck
- James Greer
Questions people ask
Does Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc give?
$392,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Roddis (President), Phil Prange (Vice President), Douglas Lempereur (Secretary) and Catherine Roddis Peck (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.