Rath Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Rath Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Janesville, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $118,210 and the largest $474,178. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$118,210
- Largest grant$474,178
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $821,113 the year before.
20% 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 | $821,113 | 8 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 10 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jim Sanger PO Box 1990, Janesville, WI 53547 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 754-9090 |
| What to submit | Written application to above address. No formal application at this time. |
| Restrictions | The organization is organized and shall operate exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, and/or educational purposes. |
What Rath Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $341,974 |
| Illinois | 1 | $205,184 |
| California | 1 | $42,106 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Education endowment | $474,178 |
| University of Oklahoma | Education endowment | $341,974 |
| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | Support for development of independent colleges & universities in wisconsin | $221,100 |
| University of Chicago | Education endowment | $205,184 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Education endowment | $157,943 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Foundation | Education endowment | $78,477 |
| USC Marshall School of Business | Education endowment | $42,106 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc | Education endowment | $31,688 |
| Stout University Foundation | Education endowment | $31,644 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Foundation Inc | Education endowment | $31,494 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Sanger
- Kate M Fleming
- Robert Dodson
- Kara Sanger-Johnson
- Timothy G Schally
Questions people ask
Does Rath Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rath Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $118,210.
Who runs Rath Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Sanger (Vice Pres. and Treasurer), Kate M Fleming (President and Secretary), Robert Dodson (Vice Pres.) and Kara Sanger-Johnson (Vice Pres.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rath Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.