Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp
Accepts applications
Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.2 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6.4 million | 1 | $8.9 million |
| 2023 | $6.2 million | 39 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 35 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rockwell Automation Char Corp Admin 1201 S Second Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 382-2000, ekrier@ra.rockwell.com |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted at the following web address: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/news/articles/giving-guidelines.html |
| Deadlines | Application deadlines are November 1 for payment in March and May 15 for payment in September. |
| Restrictions | Restrictions or limitations are listed at https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/news/articles/giving-guidelines.html |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $138,226 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 27 | $3.7 million |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $900,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $803,451 |
| Ohio | 2 | $458,500 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $17,520 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | General Operating | $1.2 million |
| Foundation for the Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology | General Operating | $900,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Matching gift payment | $803,451 |
| Discovery World Ltd | General Operating, Education support | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee | General Operating | $467,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | General Operating | $413,500 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | General Operating | $215,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief | $195,000 |
| City Year Inc | Program support | $150,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | General Operating | $150,000 |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation | Matching gift payment | $138,226 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | General Operating | $100,000 |
| MIND Research Institute | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Tech Hub (FOR-M) | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | General Operating, Education support | $75,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Inc | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Great Lakes Museum of Science | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation | Program support | $45,000 |
| Harbor District Inc | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Public Allies Wisconsin | General Operating | $40,000 |
| SHARP Literacy | Program support | $40,000 |
| Wisconsin Reading Corp | General Operating | $40,000 |
| STEM Forward | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Urban League | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Inc | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc | General Operating | $20,000 |
| PEARLS for Teen Girls | General Operating | $20,000 |
| United Community Center Inc | General Operating | $20,000 |
| National Merit Scholarship | Scholarship | $17,520 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee County | Program support | $15,000 |
| Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Blake Moret
- Patricia Contreras
- Christian Rothe
- Rebecca House
Questions people ask
Does Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadlines are November 1 for payment in March and May 15 for payment in September..
How much does Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp?
Its 2024 filing lists Blake Moret (Chairman), Patricia Contreras (Secretary), Christian Rothe (Vice President, Treasurer) and Rebecca House (Vice President).
What does Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, science and research and education.