The Manitowoc Company Foundation
The Manitowoc Company Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2026 filing reports 35 grants totaling $226,120 to charitable organizations.
The Manitowoc Company Foundation at a glance
In short: The Manitowoc Company Foundation gave $226K across 35 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 37% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $226,120
- +21.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 35
- -28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,461
- +70.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,220,193
- +2.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (13 of 35, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (66% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Manitowoc Company Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11270 W Park Pl 1000, Milwaukee, WI 53224-3643
Phone: (414) 760-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Manitowoc Company Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Brooke's House ($150K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 226 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (66%), Wisconsin (12%), New York (9%), Pennsylvania (7%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Manitowoc Company Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 35 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 51% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $226K (2026). In 2026 it made 35 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke's House Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $150,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) Gettysburg, PA | General Support | $7,500 |
| PTSD Foundation of America Houston, TX | General Support | $7,220 |
| United Way of MTW County Manitowoc, WI | General Support | $6,000 |
| Coalition for Children Youth & Families West Allis, WI | General Support | $5,500 |
| Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association McCaysville, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Women Inc Mequon, WI | General Support | $3,500 |
| Junior Achievement of WI Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $3,000 |
| PLAY4CADE Inc Rubicon, WI | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,220,193 | $261,173 | $235,751 | $226,120 | 35 | $227,212 | $255,550 | $143,338 |
| 2025 | $2,159,475 | $128,976 | $193,178 | $185,665 | 49 | $186,824 | $123,516 | $132,783 |
| 2024 | $2,303,568 | $32,542 | $152,909 | $144,150 | 55 | $145,319 | $57,218 | $126,666 |
| 2023 | $2,353,145 | $44,861 | $165,808 | $151,517 | 45 | $154,192 | $43,207 | $123,599 |
| 2022 | $2,477,044 | $477,635 | $104,740 | $94,827 | 42 | $94,827 | $469,722 | $136,450 |
| 2021 | $2,054,417 | $-276,301 | $47,298 | $39,275 | 21 | — | $25,924 | $129,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Manitowoc Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Brookes House says its mission is to provide a supportive transitional living environment for women in early recovery from addiction. Worldwide Friends Foundation describes its Israel Friends and Ukraine Friends programs as humanitarian missions launched in response to emergencies. PTSD Foundation of America says it is dedicated to healing combat veterans and their families.
Other 2026 grantees describe work strengthening foster and adoptive families (Coalition for Children Youth & Families), changing the composition of corporate boards with a focus on women and women of color (Milwaukee Women Inc), and raising funds for brain injury research and supporting people affected by brain injuries (Birdies 4 Brains MN Inc). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $226,120. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants were $150,000 to Brookes House in Hagerstown, Maryland; $20,000 to Worldwide Friends Foundation in New York, New York; $7,500 to South Central Community Action Programs in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; and $7,220 to PTSD Foundation of America in Houston, Texas. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general support.
Other reported grants included $6,000 to United Way of Manitowoc County, $5,500 to Coalition for Children Youth & Families, and $3,500 to Milwaukee Women Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Leslie L. Middleton as president; Brian P. Regan as vice president and treasurer; Jennifer L. Peterson as vice president and secretary as of May 2026; Ryan M. Palmer as assistant treasurer; and James S. Cook as vice president and secretary through March 2026.
The Manitowoc Company Foundation is led by Leslie L. Middleton, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Leslie L. Middleton
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian P. Regan
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James S. Cook
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan M. Palmer
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Peterson
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Aaron H. Ravenscroft (2021) — President
- Former: David J. Antoniuk (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Stephen W. Hlavach (2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Thomas L. Doerr Jr. (2021) — Vice President & Secretary Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The Manitowoc Company Foundation
How much does The Manitowoc Company Foundation give each year?
The Manitowoc Company Foundation gave $226K across 35 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $186K across 49 grants.
What is The Manitowoc Company Foundation's typical grant size?
The Manitowoc Company Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,461, across 35 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Manitowoc Company Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Manitowoc Company Foundation give grants?
The Manitowoc Company Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (12%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manitowoc, WI (5 grants), Chambersburg, PA (5 grants), Mercersburg, PA (4 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does The Manitowoc Company Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Manitowoc Company Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Manitowoc Company Foundation's largest grantees?
The Manitowoc Company Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Brooke's House ($150,000), Worldwide Friends Foundation ($20,000) and South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) ($7,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Manitowoc Company Foundation?
The Manitowoc Company Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Manitowoc Company Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Brookes House says its mission is to provide a supportive transitional living environment for women in early recovery from addiction. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Manitowoc Company Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Manitowoc Company Foundation's EIN?
The Manitowoc Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7199469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Manitowoc Company Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Manitowoc Company Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-manitowoc-company-foundation-morg_4074f362808d462daffb783a6a022d72
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