John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $401,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $84,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$401,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$84,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $344,000 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $427,000 | 19 | $8.7 million |
| 2023 | $344,000 | 16 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $401,000 | 17 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terri Dowell C/O Usbank NA 201 Jefferson, Burlington, IA 52601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 753-8761 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Deadlines | Timely |
| Restrictions | Grants for charitable, educational or scientific purposes which promote the well-being of the inhabitants of the city of burlington, ia |
What John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 14 | $326,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $67,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College Fnd | General operating | $84,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $60,000 |
| Burlington STEM Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Burlington Capitol Theatre | General operating | $30,000 |
| Burlington Area Homeless Shelter | General operating | $28,500 |
| Transitions DMC Inc | General operating | $28,500 |
| Heart Song Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Burlington Civic Music Association | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of Burlington Parks | General operating | $20,000 |
| Art Center of Burlington | General operating | $15,000 |
| Burlington Area Development Fdn | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $7,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General operating | $7,500 |
| Southeast Iowa Symphony Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bel Canto Chorale | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bart Howard Foundation Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Homestead 1839 | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Timely.
How much does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust give?
$401,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.