Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc

MADISON, WI EIN: 39-1839327 Website

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

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

+9.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+1.0% YoY

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

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

Wisconsin $1.9M (100%)

States

Wisconsin

Cities

APPLETONDE PEREELKHORNFITCHBURGLODIMADISONMIDDLETONMILWAUKEEMONONASAUK CITYSUN PRAIRIEVERONAWAUNAKEEWEST ALLIS

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Foundation

Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation Grant

ENDRES MANUFACTURING FOUNDATION INC

Amount

US $1,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include River Food Pantry ($50,000), The Salvation Army of Dane County ($33,000), The Rainbow Project Inc ($22,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
1000 GENERATIONS INC ELKHORN, WI	RECRUITING AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS	$2,200
ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE MADISON, WI	HOUSING FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS	$10,000
ARTS LITERATURE LABORATORY MADISON, WI	FAMILY JAIL VISITS AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN	$10,000
ASSET BUILDERS OF AMERICA MADISON, WI	YOUTH POWER ACADEMY OF FINANCE	$3,500
BABIES & BEYOND OF WI INC MADISON, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MISSION	$2,500
BADGER PRAIRIE NEEDS NETWORK VERONA, WI	INCREASE MEALS AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD	$10,000
BAYVIEW FOUNDATION MADISON, WI	COMMUNITY ART DISPLAYS	$5,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY MADISON, WI	GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MISSION	$2,500
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 46 WAUNAKEE, WI	EAGLE, LEADERSHIP, EQUIPMENT	$500
CAPITOL WATER TRAILS LTD MADISON, WI	CLEAR WATERWAYS AND CREEK	$10,000

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

**2026 Centennial Year**

2026

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 Manufacturing

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission emphasizes balanced giving across multiple community needs. The foundation focuses on three primary areas: 1. **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. 2. **Education & Environmental Resources** — Improving educational and environmental resources including schools, libraries, literacy projects, scholarships, natura…

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

**Grant Amounts & Frequency** Typical grant awards range from $500 to $50,000. The foundation distributes approximately $300,000 annually to community services. **Recent Grant Activity** • In 2024, the foundation awarded 56 grants • In November 2022, the foundation awarded grants totaling $164,500 to 22 nonprofit agencies • In May 2019, the foundation distributed approximately $177,420 to 28 agencies • In 2019, the foundation announced grants of $201,400 to 18 nonprofit organizations **Notable …

Where does Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc make 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.

What size grants does Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc awarded 56 grants totaling $444K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc's EIN?

Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1839327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.