Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 39-1688812

THEODORE W BATTERMAN is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It reported 99 grants totaling $4,928,867 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations and projects that include Wisconsin school and facility campaigns, youth programs, scholarships, and mission support.

Key facts about Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc

In short: Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Wisconsin. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
39-1688812
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$4,928,867
Grants made (2024)
99
Average grant
$49,787
Median grant
$15,000
New grantees (estimate)
11% first-time grantees (11 of 99, 2024)
Total assets
$57,240,483
Primary geography
Wisconsin (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$57.2M

-1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.9M

-10.4% YoY

Grant Count

99

+8.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

-17.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

11%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 11 of 99 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $54K. How we count

Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.

  • 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 137% 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.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants include support for education, music, youth programs, religious organizations, humanitarian aid, and health-related causes.

Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. For example, the Center for Urban Teaching says its mission is to “identify, prepare, and support high-performing urban teachers and leaders.” The Glacial Community YMCA says it puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network says it works to improve the lives of people impacted by pancreatic cancer through research, community building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 99 grants totaling $4,928,867. Awards ranged from $500 to $1,002,500, with a median grant of $15,000. Selected grants included:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The other leading recipient states were California, Florida, and Missouri at 3% each, and North Carolina at 2%.

Grant Distribution by State

24states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.

Cities

MilwaukeeMadisonFort AtkinsonJanesvilleOconomowocWaukeshaHartlandColorado SpringsSt. LouisWauwatosaRiversideDelavanWatertownLake MillsWashingtonBrookfieldCharlotteMequonDowners GroveJefferson

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M112 grants2020 95 grants2021 92 grants2022 91 grants2023 99 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2022) to $5.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $4.9M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School: $1.0MDivine Redeemer LutheranChurch and School$1.0MWisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc: $533KWisconsin Youth SymphonyOrchestras Foundation Inc$533KBadgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (Base): $510KBadgerland AfterschoolEnrichment Program (Base)$510KCare Net Pregnancy Center: $205KCare Net Pregnancy Center$205KSt Paul's Lutheran Church and School Janesville: $150KSt Paul's Lutheran Church andSchool Janesville$150KWycliffe Bible Translators: $135KWycliffe Bible Translators$135KWisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities: $117KWisconsin Association ofIndependent Colleges and…$117KCommunity Foundation of Southern Wisconsin: $109KCommunity Foundation ofSouthern Wisconsin$109KGlacial Community YMCA: $105KGlacial Community YMCA$105KCenter for Urban Teaching: $100KCenter for Urban Teaching$100K

The largest 2024 recipient was Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.

Grant Size Distribution

489 grants across all recorded years

344<$50K84$50–100K44$100–250K8$250–500K7$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 344 grants of 489 (70%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School Hartland, WIEarly Childhood and School Expansion Capital Campaign$1,002,500
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc Madison, WIThe campaign to build the wyso center for music$533,333
Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (Base) Fort Atkinson, WIMission Support$510,000
Care Net Pregnancy Center Madison, WIMission Support/Greatest Need$205,000
St Paul's Lutheran Church and School Janesville Janesville, WISt. Paul's Playground$150,000
Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FLMorris & Wendy Johnson Ministry Support 2024-2025$135,000
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Madison, WIWaicu Nonprofit Internship Program$116,666
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Janesville, WISupport for janesville parker and craig high school scholarships - graduating classes of 2023-2027$109,000
Glacial Community YMCA Oconomowoc, WIWatertown YMCA Membership for All$105,000
Center for Urban Teaching Milwaukee, WI2024 & 2025 center for urban teaching summer school program$100,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $4,928,867 99
2023 $5,503,524 91
2022 $3,522,286 92
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$57,240,483$57,934,713$59,327,072
Revenue$5,227,279$5,187,410$2,918,685
Expenses$5,971,509$6,570,193$4,515,333
Qualifying Distributions$5,074,217$5,758,119$3,663,480
Net Investment Income$3,985,100$2,338,807$1,732,733
Distributable Amount$3,695,324$3,444,975$3,444,852

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Christopher T Batterman, President/Treasurer; Joan D Klimpel, Assistant Secretary; Laura G Batterman Wilkins, Vice President/Secretary; and Linda C Batterman Johnson, Vice President.

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc is led by Christopher T. Batterman, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Christopher T. Batterman

    President & Treasurer

    Vice President, Secretary & Director → President & Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joan D. Klimpel

    Assistant Secretary

    Assistant Secretary & Director → Assistant Secretary, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura G. Batterman Wilkins

    Vice President & Secretary

    Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda C. Batterman Johnson

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Theodore W. Batterman (2020) — President, Treasurer & Director

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 833 East Michigan St Suite 1800, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5615
Phone: (262) 369-9978

Frequently asked questions about Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc

How much does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 91 grants.

What is Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $49,787, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.

Where does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (13 grants), Janesville, WI (7 grants), Madison, WI (6 grants) and Fort Atkinson, WI (5 grants).

Does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Occasionally: 8% of Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 99) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (12 grants), "Mission Support" (9 grants) and "2024 Family Grant" (5 grants).

Who are Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School ($1,002,500), Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc ($533,333) and Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (Base) ($510,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc?

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc reported $57.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants include support for education, music, youth programs, religious organizations, humanitarian aid, and health-related causes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1688812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Theodore W Batterman Family 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.

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