Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc
Kenneth A Lattman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting areas including education, arts and culture, animal protection, medical research, food assistance, and veterans.
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc gave $112K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Wisconsin. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,700
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,723
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,418,908
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (30% 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 Kenneth a Lattman 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: 625 North Segoe Road Unit 600, Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (305) 445-6007
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was IHM Mission Advancement ($7K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 116 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, led by Wisconsin (30%), New York (25%), Minnesota (9%), Illinois (7%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2019) to $120K (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IHM Mission Advancement Malvern, PA | General Philanthropy | $7,000 |
| Preschool of the Arts Madison, WI | Education | $7,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Food Pantry Madison, WI | General Philantrhopy | $7,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Animal Protection | $6,500 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Reserafh | $5,200 |
| American Friends of Meagan David Adom New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cookie Cart Minneapolis, MN | General Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra Madison, WI | Cultural and Arts Education | $5,000 |
| Madison Youth Choir Madison, WI | Cultural and Arts Education | $5,000 |
| Unity Point Meriter Child and Adolescent Madison, WI | Medical Research | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,418,908 | $34,613 | $118,956 | $111,700 | 30 | $113,850 | $55,896 | $117,843 |
| 2023 | $2,306,017 | $125,746 | $105,513 | $92,500 | 25 | $97,019 | $117,252 | $110,790 |
| 2022 | $2,280,131 | $103,230 | $92,364 | $88,100 | 22 | $90,012 | $100,878 | $137,354 |
| 2021 | $1,936,945 | $75,572 | $70,062 | $67,800 | 21 | $67,800 | $74,091 | $117,627 |
| 2020 | $1,931,117 | $109,513 | $127,731 | $119,800 | 18 | — | $104,417 | $99,485 |
| 2019 | $1,948,803 | $89,548 | $53,380 | $43,650 | 14 | — | $84,451 | $104,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in education, arts and culture, animal protection, medical research, food assistance, and other charitable purposes.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Preschool of the Arts says it nurtures open-minded and open-hearted individuals through learning, compassion, creativity, wonder, and joy. The Madison Symphony Orchestra says it promotes musical excellence and provides music education. Disabled American Veterans describes its mission as building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. Smile Train says it works to provide people born with clefts the same life opportunities as those born without clefts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $111,700. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $7,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $7,000 each to IHM Mission Advancement, Preschool of the Arts, and St Vincent DePaul Food Pantry; $6,500 to ASPCA; $5,200 to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; and $5,000 each to American Friends of Meagan David Adom, Cookie Cart, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Youth Choir, Unity Point Meriter Child and Adolescent, and Encore Studio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elliott Rochelle Abramson, Jerome Abramson, and Monica Daniel Lyons as directors.
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliott Rochelle Abramson
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Abramson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Monica Daniel Lyons
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc
How much does Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc give each year?
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc gave $112K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 25 grants.
What is Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,723, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc give grants?
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Madison, WI (6 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include IHM Mission Advancement ($7,000), Preschool of the Arts ($7,000) and St Vincent Depaul Food Pantry ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc?
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (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 Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in education, arts and culture, animal protection, medical research, food assistance, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth a Lattman 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 Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kenneth a Lattman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1466884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Kenneth a Lattman 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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