Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 39-1486363

CHARTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It made 32 grants totaling $1,410,250 in 2024, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.

Key facts about Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc

In short: Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Wisconsin. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
39-1486363
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,410,250
Grants made (2024)
32
Average grant
$44,070
Median grant
$7,750
New grantees (estimate)
28% first-time grantees (9 of 32, 2024)
Total assets
$20,010,331
Primary geography
Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$20.0M

+14.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

-16.1% YoY

Grant Count

32

+23.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

-31.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

28%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 9 of 32 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $61K. How we count

Medians: $750 first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, Milwaukee School of Engineering describes itself as a university offering undergraduate and graduate education in engineering, business, mathematics, and nursing. The Milwaukee Public Museum says it works to inspire curiosity and promote preservation of natural and cultural diversity; Milwaukee Repertory Theater describes its work as creating theater experiences that contribute to the community’s cultural, social, and economic vitality. Other 2024 recipients include Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, which describes its mission as supporting sexual and reproductive health through patient services, education, and advocacy, and City Forward Collective, which says it works to end educational inequity.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,410,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $7,750.

The largest 2024 grant was $500,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin for the Linda T and John A Mellowes Endowed Innovation and Discovery Fund. Other notable grants were $200,000 to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for ThriveOn Collaboration, $200,000 to Milwaukee School of Engineering for general operating support, and $76,000 to Milwaukee Public Museum for capital campaign support. Milwaukee Repertory Theater received $67,000 for general operating support. Other $50,000 grants included general operating support for City Forward Collective, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, and St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All reported 2024 grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients. The listed grants include organizations in Milwaukee and other Wisconsin communities.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.

Cities

MilwaukeeGlendaleFredoniaPrincetonWest BendMequonBostonConcordFayettevilleGenesee DepotMount VernonSt. PaulWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M26 grants2020 25 grants2021 31 grants2022 26 grants2023 32 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.4M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Medical College of Wisconsin IN: $500KThe Medical College ofWisconsin IN$500KGreater Milwaukee Foundation Inc: $200KGreater Milwaukee FoundationInc$200KMilwaukee School of Engineering: $200KMilwaukee School ofEngineering$200KMilwaukee Public Museum Inc: $76KMilwaukee Public Museum Inc$76KMilwaukee Repertory Theater Inc: $67KMilwaukee Repertory TheaterInc$67KCity Forward Collective Inc: $50KCity Forward Collective Inc$50KPlanned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc: $50KPlanned Parenthood ofWisconsin Inc$50KSt Augustine Preparatory Academy: $50KSt Augustine PreparatoryAcademy$50KNorthern Ozaukee School District: $34KNorthern Ozaukee SchoolDistrict$34KChildrens Hospital Foundation Inc: $33KChildrens Hospital FoundationInc$33K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Medical College of Wisconsin IN ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.

Grant Size Distribution

140 grants across all recorded years

110<$50K13$50–100K11$100–250K1$250–500K5$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 140 (79%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Medical College of Wisconsin IN Milwaukee, WILinda t and john a mellowes endowed innovation and discovery fund$500,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WIThriveon Collaboration$200,000
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$200,000
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc Milwaukee, WISupport of Capital Campaign$76,000
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc Milwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$67,000
City Forward Collective Inc Milwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$50,000
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$50,000
St Augustine Preparatory Academy Milwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$50,000
Northern Ozaukee School District Fredonia, WIStadium Scoreboard$34,000
Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$33,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $1,410,250 32
2023 $1,680,500 26
2022 $1,337,000 31
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$20,010,331$17,471,965$16,263,571
Revenue$3,983,920$3,096,662$4,582,914
Expenses$1,445,554$1,888,268$1,376,583
Qualifying Distributions$1,414,100$1,684,360$1,340,860
Net Investment Income$1,461,466$577,754$162,419
Distributable Amount$1,013,707$870,525$787,434

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Linda T Mellowes, President/Director; John A Mellowes, Vice President/Treasurer/Director; Nathan R Mathews, Secretary/Director; and directors Charles A Mellowes, John W Mellowes, Kathleen J Mellowes, and R Jan Pirozzolo-Mellowes.

Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc is led by Linda T. Mellowes, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Linda T. Mellowes

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles A. Mellowes

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • John W. Mellowes

    Vice President, Treasurer, Director & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kathleen J. Mellowes

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Nathan R. Mathews

    Secretary & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • R. Jan Pirozzolo-Mellowes

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 411 East Wisconsin Avenue 2400, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 277-5000

Frequently asked questions about Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc

How much does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc give each year?

Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 26 grants.

What is Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $44,070, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.

Where does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc give grants?

Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (24 grants).

Does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 81% of Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Medical College of Wisconsin IN ($500,000), Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc ($200,000) and Milwaukee School of Engineering ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc?

Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc's EIN?

Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1486363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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