Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including history, education, health, civic life, and human services.
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc gave $393K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Wisconsin. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $392,500
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,841
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,409,223
- +12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (67% 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 Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1213 N Sherman Ave 175, Madison, WI 53704-4236
Phone: (715) 544-7859
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Five Museum Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 114 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The next-largest reported shares went to Colorado (8%), Minnesota (5%), and North Carolina (5%); Virginia received 4%. Listed recipients also included organizations in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $323K (2022) to $485K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Five Museum Foundation Laona, WI | General Support | $45,000 |
| Nashotah House Theological Seminary Nashotah, WI | General Support | $35,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $30,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Denver, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Institute for Reforming Government Delafield, WI | General Support | $30,000 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation Marshfield, WI | Children's Hospital Campaign for the Nicu | $30,000 |
| Personal Development Center Marshfield, WI | Support the Orenda Center | $25,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Support the Fund for Civic Life and Leadership | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Constitution Ratification Project | $20,000 |
| Defense Orientation Conference Association (Doca) Centreville, VA | General Support | $17,500 |
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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 | $6,409,223 | $1,162,216 | $451,453 | $392,500 | 22 | $400,416 | $1,130,029 | $359,174 |
| 2023 | $5,682,853 | $106,965 | $370,184 | $325,000 | 20 | $332,746 | $123,498 | $304,322 |
| 2022 | $5,947,972 | $373,124 | $373,962 | $322,500 | 18 | $335,291 | $342,181 | $325,201 |
| 2021 | $5,948,185 | $932,218 | $528,482 | $485,000 | 27 | $486,263 | $897,875 | $366,711 |
| 2020 | $5,544,424 | $370,122 | $419,537 | $391,000 | 27 | — | $342,711 | $313,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $359K 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 own filing states that it provided grants in 2024 to support the missions of 21 charitable organizations. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of work supported. For example, Camp Five Museum Foundation describes its mission as preserving Wisconsin’s logging history, educating the public, and promoting wise use of natural resources. Personal Development Center describes its work as assisting people in distress through case management, advocacy, and education. The University of Wisconsin Foundation says it advances the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging interest, engagement, and financial support.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern government policy, law and civic culture, and donor education. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $392,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $45,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest listed grants included $45,000 to Camp Five Museum Foundation for general support; $35,000 to Nashotah House Theological Seminary for general support; and $30,000 each to Bradley Impact Fund, Engineers Without Borders USA, Institute for Reforming Government, and Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation.
Other listed grants included $25,000 to Personal Development Center to support the Orenda Center, $20,000 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the Fund for Civic Life and Leadership, and $20,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for the Constitution Ratification Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Roddis as president, Phil Prange as vice president, Douglas Lempereur as secretary, Catherine Roddis Peck as treasurer, and James Greer as director.
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Roddis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Roddis
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Greer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Roddis Peck
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Lempereur
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Prange
Vice President
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 Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc
How much does Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc give each year?
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc gave $393K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $325K across 20 grants.
What is Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,841, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc give grants?
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (8%) and Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marshfield, WI (2 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Five Museum Foundation ($45,000), Nashotah House Theological Seminary ($35,000) and University of Wisconsin Foundation ($32,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc?
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $359K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing states that it provided grants in 2024 to support the missions of 21 charitable organizations. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of work supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamilton Roddis 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 Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6077001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hamilton Roddis 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.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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