Hartje Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Hartje Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in La Valle, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,620 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 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$39,620
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$603,848
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $101,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $28,500 | 11 | $499,351 |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 12 | $544,307 |
| 2025 | $39,620 | 15 | $603,848 |
How to apply
| Contact | Edith Hartje 4504A Schutte Road, La Valle, WI 53941 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 985-7207 |
| What to submit | Application letter detailing use of funds and whether the organization is a tax exempt organization. |
| Restrictions | Must be used for charitable purposes. |
What Hartje Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $36,620 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mile Bluff Medical Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Village of La Valle | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Mauston School District | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| MidContinent Railway Museum | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Undesignated | $2,000 |
| Beyond Blessed Food Pantry | Undesignated | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of La Crosse Cty | Undesignated | $1,500 |
| Reedsburg Area Food Pantry | Undesignated | $1,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| Hearts and Paws Animal Rescue | Undesignated | $600 |
| UW Health AmFamily Childrens Hospi | Undesignated | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Undesignated | $500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $300 |
| St Peters Lutheran School | Unrestricted | $220 |
Officers and trustees
- Edith Hartje PRESIDENT
- Patricia Lentz VP
- Mary Hartje SEC
- Patricia Lentz TREAS
Questions people ask
Does Hartje Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hartje Family Charitable Foundation give?
$39,620 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Hartje Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edith Hartje PRESIDENT (President), Patricia Lentz VP (VP), Mary Hartje SEC (Secretary) and Patricia Lentz TREAS (Treasurer).
What does Hartje Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.