Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Its grantmaking supports access to dental care, development of the oral-health workforce, and improved oral health for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc gave $4.4M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Wisconsin. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,373,928
- +82.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,103
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,728
- Total assets
- $17,010,970
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (23 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3100 Business Park Drive PO Box 86, Stevens Point, WI 54481-0828
Phone: (715) 344-6087
Website: https://deltadentalwi.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc
Who Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services ($700K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($495,234), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 140 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin: 99% of 2024 grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 1% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Iowa. Its program information states that it works in more than 90% of Wisconsin counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 36 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $103K; repeat grants $154K. How we count
Medians: $126K first-time, $42K repeat.
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2021) to $4.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Madison, WI | Funding for Statewide school-based oral health program providing screenings and sealants | $700,000 |
| Affordable Dental Care Inc Madison, WI | Funding for dental clinic care for uninsured and under insured patients | $273,932 |
| NorthLakes Community Clinic Iron River, WI | Funding for clinic needs | $250,000 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | Funding in support of dental assisting program and dental therapy | $226,455 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $495,234 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI | Funding in support of dental hygiene program | $169,455 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI | Funding in support of dental hygiene program & expand dental assisting program | $169,455 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | Funding in support of dental hygiene program & expand dental assisting program | $169,455 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | Funding in support of dental hygiene program | $169,455 |
| Brown County Oral Health Partnership Inc (OHP) Green Bay, WI | Funding to support technology improvement project | $162,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,010,970 | $4,867,371 | $5,268,706 | $4,373,928 | 38 | $322,990 |
| 2023 | $16,920,524 | $4,703,850 | $3,345,808 | $2,394,254 | 20 | $167,735 |
| 2022 | $15,315,217 | $4,607,026 | $5,528,957 | $4,926,296 | 23 | $38,810 |
| 2021 | $16,778,803 | $4,566,346 | $2,501,776 | $1,966,661 | 23 | $53,159 |
| 2020 | $14,419,378 | $14,500,385 | $3,885,696 | $2,353,725 | 36 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “initiate, collaborate with, and support programs that extend access to dental care, ensure a strong dental workforce, and improve the oral health of underserved and vulnerable populations.”
Its work includes grants to safety-net dental clinics serving people who are uninsured or have Medicaid coverage; prevention efforts such as school-based screenings, fluoride varnish, sealants, and support for community water fluoridation; and initiatives to strengthen the dental workforce. In 2024, the Foundation reported awarding six scholarships to Marquette dental students and 27 scholarships to dental hygiene and dental assisting students at nine Wisconsin technical colleges. It also described matching up to $2 million in aggregate for approved oral-health workforce initiatives at 14 Wisconsin technical colleges.
Examples of supported organizations include technical college foundations and dental clinics. Northcentral Technical College received funding for its dental assisting program and dental therapy; its foundation says it supports the college in carrying out its mission. Tri-County Community Dental Clinic received funding for dental care and fellowships; the clinic says it serves people in three Wisconsin counties whose access to dental care is limited by inadequate income.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 38 grants totaling $4,373,928. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $700,000, with a median grant of $125,728.
Among the largest reported grants were $700,000 to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for a statewide school-based oral-health program providing screenings and sealants; $273,932 to Affordable Dental Care Inc for clinic care for uninsured and underinsured patients; and $250,000 to NorthLakes Community Clinic for clinic needs. Technical college awards included $226,455 to Northcentral Technical College for dental assisting and dental therapy, and $195,324 to an individual recipient Technical College Foundation for a dental simulation lab, fellowships, scholarships, and other dental programming. Tri-County Community Dental Clinic received $160,000 for dental care and fellowships.
The Foundation lists Community Donations and Access to Oral Healthcare grants as open opportunities. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, Native American tribal organizations, government agencies, and public schools. Eligible activities include community-benefit event sponsorships and programs or organizations that improve the health of at-risk populations. A program may receive no more than one grant per year from the Foundation; individuals are ineligible to apply.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doug Ballweg as Chairman and President, and Anne Smith, Gregory Theis DDS, Kyle Humphrey, Renee Ramirez, Sara Hetzel, and Tyler Christopherson as directors. Craig D Aittama is listed as Treasurer and Jed Roher as Secretary.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc is led by Doug Ballweg, Chairman, President, Ddw President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug Ballweg
Chairman, President, Ddw President & CEO
Chairman → Chairman, President & CEO of Ddw, 2021
Chairman, President & CEO of Ddw → Chairman, President, Ddw President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Christopherson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Theis DDS
Director & Dental Director of Ddw
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Humphrey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Ramirez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Hetzel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig D Aittama
Treasurer, Vice President & Finance of Ddw
Treasurer → Treasurer, Vice President & Finance of Ddw, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jed Roher
Secretary & Chief Legal Counsel of Ddw
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Martin
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dennis Peterson (2020–2023) — President
- Former: David Peterson (2020–2022) — Secretary, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of Ddw
- Former: Karen Ordinans (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robyn Kibler (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eugene Randolph (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Fred Eichmiller (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc
How much does Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc give each year?
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc gave $4.4M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 20 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,728, and its average grant was $115,103, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc that year got $103K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc give grants?
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants), Wausau, WI (3 grants), Milwaukee, WI (3 grants) and Stevens Point, WI (3 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding in support of dental hygiene program" (4 grants).
Who are Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services ($700,000), Affordable Dental Care Inc ($273,932) and NorthLakes Community Clinic ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($495,234), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc?
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “initiate, collaborate with, and support programs that extend access to dental care, ensure a strong dental workforce, and improve the oral health of underserved and vulnerable populations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc?
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check deltadentalwi.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4043752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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