Charter Manufacturing Company
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
In short: Charter Manufacturing Company gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Wisconsin. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 39-1486363
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 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)
- 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 filing, 2024; updated September 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 filing · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$1.4M
-16.1% YoY
Grant Count
32
+23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-31.8% YoY
Is Charter Manufacturing Company 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
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.
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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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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 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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 140 (79%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Medical College of Wisconsin IN Milwaukee, WI | Linda t and john a mellowes endowed innovation and discovery fund | $500,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Thriveon Collaboration | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc Milwaukee, WI | Support of Capital Campaign | $76,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $67,000 |
| City Forward Collective Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Northern Ozaukee School District Fredonia, WI | Stadium Scoreboard | $34,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | General 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 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 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
How much does Charter Manufacturing Company give each year?
Charter Manufacturing Company gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 26 grants.
What is Charter Manufacturing Company's typical grant size?
Charter Manufacturing Company's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $44,070, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charter Manufacturing Company that year got $750 on average.
Where does Charter Manufacturing Company give grants?
Charter Manufacturing Company gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (24 grants).
Does Charter Manufacturing Company give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Charter Manufacturing Company's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Charter Manufacturing Company's largest grantees?
Charter Manufacturing Company'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 filing. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Charter Manufacturing Company 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?
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's EIN?
Charter Manufacturing Company'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 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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