Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$72.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.5 million the year before.
32% 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 | $5.5 million | 91 | $69.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 99 | $72.8 million |
How to apply
Theodore W Batterman Family 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 Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 64 | $4.2 million |
| California | 10 | $171,900 |
| Florida | 2 | $142,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $127,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $102,500 |
| Colorado | 4 | $67,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $55,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $38,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School | Early childhood and school expansion capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc | The campaign to build the wyso center for music | $533,333 |
| Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (Base) | Mission support | $510,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center | Mission support/greatest need | $205,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church and School Janesville | St. Paul's playground | $150,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Morris & wendy johnson ministry support 2024-2025 | $135,000 |
| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | Waicu nonprofit internship program | $116,666 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin | Support for janesville parker and craig high school scholarships - graduating classes of 2023-2027 | $109,000 |
| Glacial Community YMCA | Watertown YMCA membership for all | $105,000 |
| Center for Urban Teaching | 2024 & 2025 center for urban teaching summer school program | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Mission support | $90,000 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Erna batterman scholarship endowment gap funding 2024 | $82,633 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | 2023 hydrocephalus uganda project | $75,000 |
| Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) | Enriching theological education in africa | $72,500 |
| Journeys Lutheran School | Journeys lutheran school fire alarm system update | $63,500 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | Tuition gap funding for economically disadvantaged students | $60,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | Mission support | $55,000 |
| World Vision | World vision honduras economic empowerment/thrive program | $55,000 |
| Children's Museum of Rock County | Children's museum of rock county - $8 million capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Christian Family Solutions | Milwaukee school and church based counseling program support | $50,000 |
| Compassion International | Compassions global survival initiatives | $50,000 |
| Kandu Industries | "remarkable work happening inside" capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School | Kml facility expansion | $50,000 |
| Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Inc | School kitchen infrastructure expansion | $50,000 |
| Lakeside Lutheran High School | Stem program expansion | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Home Inc | Readycna training/certification program | $50,000 |
| Madison College Foundation | Scholarships for fort atkinson students | $50,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Pancan patient services: offering hope and support to pancreatic cancer patients | $50,000 |
| St John's Lutheran School | Impact--school expansion | $50,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School of Freistadt | Classroom expansion and piano lab project | $50,000 |
| Zachariah's Acres | Greatest need/general support gift | $50,000 |
| Kingdom Workers | Malawi disability expansion | $45,000 |
| YMCA of Northern Rock County Charitable Foundation Inc | Friends of youth financial assistance | $45,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Village of hope | $37,000 |
| Woodcrest Christian School System | General fund | $34,500 |
| Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee | Starfish fund | $29,335 |
| Lighthouse Youth Center Foundation Inc | Lighthouse youth center - garden homes flooring | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin | In school mental health counseling | $25,000 |
| Safe Families for Children of Wisconsin | Safe families for children expansion | $25,000 |
| Salty Earth Pictures | One by one feature film and movie critters season 2 | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher T Batterman
- Joan D Klimpel
- Laura G Batterman Wilkins
- Linda C Batterman Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher T Batterman (President/Treasurer), Joan D Klimpel (Assistant Secretary), Laura G Batterman Wilkins (Vice President/Secretary) and Linda C Batterman Johnson (Vice President).
What does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.