Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. It supports local nonprofit organizations and projects in the Waunakee–Madison–Dane County area, with giving spanning education, technology, business, environmental issues, the arts, and human services.
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc gave $444K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $443,500
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,920
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,145,394
- +9.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (29 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing instructions call for a project explanation, summarized agency and project financial statements, proof of nonprofit tax-exempt status, and a list of current agency board members, directors, or officers. The website says applications must be submitted electronically. Its usual application windows are one month before the May 1 and November 1 deadlines; those 2026 cycles are not open, and no 2027 deadlines are stated. The foundation limits grants to exempt organizations serving local needs and does not fund out-of-state requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Diane Ballweg
Mailing address: 350 S Hamilton St 701, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 836-1751
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
Who Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was River Food Pantry ($50K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 234 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports local needs in the Waunakee, Madison, and Dane County areas and does not provide grants for out-of-state requests. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 55 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $341K (2020) to $444K (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Food Pantry Madison, WI | New, Larger Facility | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Dane County Madison, WI | New shelter for women and children called 'together we build' | $33,000 |
| The Rainbow Project Inc Madison, WI | Children's Crisis Care | $22,500 |
| Dane County Cultural Affairs Madison, WI | General Support for Mission | $20,000 |
| The Playing Field Madison, WI | The World We Imagine | $16,000 |
| Madison Public Library Foundation Madison, WI | Making Justice for Teens Program | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Madison, WI | New Home on East Washington | $15,000 |
| Family Service Madison Inc Madison, WI | Trauma and Mental Health Therapy Training | $12,000 |
| 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 |
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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 | $6,145,394 | $1,059,213 | $511,972 | $443,500 | 56 | $443,500 | $474,515 | $486,635 |
| 2023 | $5,597,878 | $775,186 | $465,306 | $400,100 | 51 | $402,625 | $191,214 | $392,735 |
| 2022 | $5,290,559 | $696,299 | $431,232 | $359,747 | 56 | $360,777 | $110,369 | $357,065 |
| 2021 | $5,029,533 | $971,714 | $458,091 | $417,603 | 44 | $418,333 | $407,026 | $376,295 |
| 2020 | $4,515,910 | $624,285 | $402,063 | $341,450 | 27 | — | $55,714 | $294,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $487K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to balance its giving across education, technology, business, environmental issues, the arts, and human services. Its guidelines favor specific projects, programs, and new initiatives rather than general operating support, and describe a preference for proven programs or creative initiatives addressing unmet needs.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The River Food Pantry describes its mission as providing food, resources, and faith to build a stronger community. The Rainbow Project says it offers restorative healing and hope for young children and families who have experienced trauma. The Playing Field focuses on reducing barriers to high-quality early care and education for low-income families. Madison Public Library Foundation works to support and improve Madison Public Library, while Family Service Madison provides human services to promote hope and wellness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 56 grants totaling $443,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $50,000 to River Food Pantry for a new, larger facility; $33,000 to The Salvation Army of Dane County for a new shelter for women and children; and $22,500 to The Rainbow Project for children’s crisis care. Other awards included $20,000 to Dane County Cultural Affairs for general mission support and $16,000 to The Playing Field for “The World We Imagine.”
The foundation’s website says applications will not be accepted in 2026. It states that applications will be accepted again in 2027, with a focus on programs and projects for kids; further 2027 application details are not provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Ballweg as president, Gordy Acker as vice president, Annie Ballweg as secretary, and Michael Steinl as treasurer. It lists Nick Palm, Joe Boucher, and Jackie Ballweg as directors.
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc is led by Diane Ballweg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Ballweg
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Ballweg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Boucher
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Palm
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Ballweg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordy Acker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Steinl
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
How much does Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc give each year?
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc gave $444K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 51 grants.
What is Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,920, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc give grants?
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (39 grants), Waunakee, WI (6 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and Middleton, WI (2 grants).
Does Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include River Food Pantry ($50,000), The Salvation Army of Dane County ($33,000) and The Rainbow Project Inc ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc?
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $444K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $487K (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 Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it aims to balance its giving across education, technology, business, environmental issues, the arts, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc?
The filing instructions call for a project explanation, summarized agency and project financial statements, proof of nonprofit tax-exempt status, and a list of current agency board members, directors, or officers. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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