Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc
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.
Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,928,867
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,787
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $57,240,483
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (11 of 99, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (85% 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 Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 833 East Michigan St Suite 1800, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5615
Phone: (262) 369-9978
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($60,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
489 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 344 grants of 489 (70%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School Hartland, WI | Early Childhood and School Expansion Capital Campaign | $1,002,500 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc Madison, WI | The campaign to build the wyso center for music | $533,333 |
| Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (Base) Fort Atkinson, WI | Mission Support | $510,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center Madison, WI | Mission Support/Greatest Need | $205,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church and School Janesville Janesville, WI | St. Paul's Playground | $150,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Morris & Wendy Johnson Ministry Support 2024-2025 | $135,000 |
| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Madison, WI | Waicu Nonprofit Internship Program | $116,666 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Janesville, WI | Support for janesville parker and craig high school scholarships - graduating classes of 2023-2027 | $109,000 |
| Glacial Community YMCA Oconomowoc, WI | Watertown YMCA Membership for All | $105,000 |
| Center for Urban Teaching Milwaukee, WI | 2024 & 2025 center for urban teaching summer school program | $100,000 |
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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 | $57,240,483 | $5,227,279 | $5,971,509 | $4,928,867 | 99 | $5,074,217 | $3,985,100 | $3,695,324 |
| 2023 | $57,934,713 | $5,187,410 | $6,570,193 | $5,503,524 | 91 | $5,758,119 | $2,338,807 | $3,444,975 |
| 2022 | $59,327,072 | $2,918,685 | $4,515,333 | $3,522,286 | 92 | $3,663,480 | $1,732,733 | $3,444,852 |
| 2021 | $60,810,232 | $10,465,699 | $5,749,000 | $4,821,375 | 95 | $5,074,772 | $6,279,468 | $3,755,002 |
| 2020 | $56,148,117 | $28,694,508 | $5,607,097 | $4,858,573 | 112 | — | $5,000,728 | $2,238,512 |
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.
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:
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.
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 (12 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. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($60,000), which are not listed by name. 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.
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 15, 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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