Dohmen Company Foundation Inc
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It supports charitable partners working toward a vision of life without diet-related disease, with a focus on proven, measurable food-based solutions.
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dohmen Company Foundation Inc gave $601K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $601,200
- -92.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,400
- -97.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $141,646,186
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dohmen Company Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applications are accepted by invitation only; eligible recipients are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or fiscal sponsors whose work aligns with the foundation’s vision and giving philosophy.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 510136, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 501-5302
Website: https://dohmencompanyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dohmen Company Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was FoodCorps ($500K). Together the top 3 received $601K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 43 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as national. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (83%) and California (17%); Wisconsin accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dohmen Company Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 23% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $554K (2020) to $15.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $601K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FoodCorps Portland, OR | Advancing the Mission of Dohmen Company Foundation | $500,000 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | Advancing the Mission of Dohmen Company Foundation | $100,000 |
| Food for Health Milwaukee, WI | Advancing the Mission of Dohmen Company Foundation | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,646,186 | $6,036,559 | $2,836,525 | $601,200 | 3 | $1,637,460 | $4,428,613 | $7,207,644 |
| 2023 | $140,603,679 | $8,416,552 | $11,677,445 | $8,402,750 | 1 | $8,986,593 | $7,046,870 | $6,192,535 |
| 2022 | $140,472,818 | $80,903,429 | $15,550,590 | $15,028,250 | 6 | $15,327,558 | $80,922,882 | $2,940,819 |
| 2021 | $75,338,529 | $4,981,243 | $7,213,387 | $1,686,945 | 20 | $6,523,014 | $5,851,716 | $8,109,008 |
| 2020 | $77,570,673 | $9,439,356 | $7,721,042 | $554,335 | 13 | — | — | $6,562,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dohmen Company Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is “life without diet-related disease.” It seeks to address root causes through prevention, food-based solutions, and changes to systems that contribute to chronic disease. Its grantmaking supports organizations using food for transformational change and positioned to scale effective practices, build capacity, and normalize food as medicine.
Its giving objectives include supporting sustainable organizations, increasing convenient access to healthy food, backing solutions that measure and publish their effectiveness, and advancing food as a way to prevent and reverse diet-related disease. Grants are made to 501(c)(3) nonprofits or eligible fiscal sponsors whose work aligns with the foundation’s vision and giving philosophy.
Among its 2024 grantees, FoodCorps says its mission is to connect children to healthy food in schools alongside communities. Food for Health describes its work as providing medically tailored meal programs for vulnerable populations, along with health-focused education and counseling. Community Initiatives describes itself as providing administrative services and thought partnership to nonprofit projects and collaborations working toward positive social change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $601,200. The grants ranged from $1,200 to $500,000, with a median of $100,000.
The largest 2024 grants were $500,000 to FoodCorps, $100,000 to Community Initiatives, and $1,200 to Food for Health. Each grant’s stated purpose was to advance the mission of Dohmen Company Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rachel Roller as President and CEO; Ted Dohmen as a director and Chairman; Michael Italiano as CFO and CIO; Nanette Gardetto as a director and Secretary; and Ilsa Dohmen as a director.
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc is led by Rachel Roller, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Roller
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $311K (2024)
Ted Dohmen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilsa Dohmen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nanette Gardetto
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Italiano
CFO & CIO
CFO & Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → CFO & CIO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$319K (2020) → $376K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Cynthia A. Laconte (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Robert Dohmen (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Bob Dohmen (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Dale Mittelstaedt (2020–2021) — President & CIO
- Former: Katherine Koshgarian (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Michael O'Neil (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $376K, to Michael Italiano (CFO & CIO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dohmen Company Foundation Inc
How much does Dohmen Company Foundation Inc give each year?
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc gave $601K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.4M across 1 grant.
What is Dohmen Company Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $200,400, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dohmen Company Foundation Inc give grants?
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%).
Does Dohmen Company Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dohmen Company Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advancing the Mission of Dohmen Company Foundation" (3 grants).
How large is Dohmen Company Foundation Inc?
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc reported $141.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dohmen Company Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is “life without diet-related disease.” It seeks to address root causes through prevention, food-based solutions, and changes to systems that contribute to chronic disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dohmen 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 Dohmen Company Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dohmen Company Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2317921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dohmen 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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