Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin, serving as the philanthropic arm of Endres Manufacturing Company, a family-owned steel fabricating business founded in 1926. The foundation was established in 1996 and has become a significant community funder in the Dane County region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$444K
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
+9.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+1.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission emphasizes balanced giving across multiple community needs. The foundation focuses on three primary areas:
Basic Needs & Quality of Life — Supporting programs such as food pantries, shelter programs, family support systems, and quality of life activities to help community members meet essential needs.
Education & Environmental Resources — Improving educational and environmental resources including schools, libraries, literacy projects, scholarships, natural resource protection, parks, and historic preservation.
Arts & Culture — Supporting the arts and their impact on community members, with emphasis on greater access to performing arts including concerts, plays, art shows, dance recitals, and museum exhibits.
The foundation attempts to maintain balance in its giving across education, technology, business, environmental issues, the arts, and human services.
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $500 to $50,000. The foundation distributes approximately $300,000 annually to community services.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Dane County, Wisconsin, with particular emphasis on the Waunakee community where the parent company is headquartered.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,145,394
- Total Giving: $443,500
- Total Revenues: $1,059,213
- Total Expenses: $511,972
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Giving:
- Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has distributed over $4 million to area nonprofits (as of recent reporting)
- Earlier reports indicated over $2.5 million distributed in the foundation's first 20 years
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Diane Endres Ballweg — Owner of Endres Manufacturing Company and a key figure in the foundation's direction. She is described as a businesswoman, philanthropist, patron of the arts, and licensed pilot.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE BALLWEG | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| GORDY ACKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| ANNIE BALLWEG | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL STEINL | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| NICK PALM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOE BOUCHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JACKIE BALLWEG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Centennial Year**
In 2026, Endres Manufacturing will celebrate 100 years of operation. The foundation announced it will shift its focus during this milestone year to special donations that commemorate the company's legacy and express gratitude to supporting communities. Grant applications will not be accepted in 2026.
Four generations, one million dollars: Endres Manufacturing marks a century**Ongoing Community Engagement**
The foundation continues to receive substantial grant requests, with recent grant cycles receiving 36+ applications. The foundation's trustees regularly review requests and make funding decisions on a semiannual basis, typically in May and November.
EMC Foundation Announces May Grant Recipients \u2013 Endres ManufacturingSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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