Theodore W Batterman

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-1688812

The Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1992, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$4.9M

-10.4% YoY

Grant Count

99

+8.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

-17.7% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not provide a public mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on:

  • Education
  • Science and STEM education
  • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
  • Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation made approximately 71 grants in its most recent reporting period.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, California, and Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

24states
+16 more states

Cities

ALLENAPPLETONARKADELPHIABELTONBENSENVILLEBETHESDABLOOMINGTONBOONEBROOKFIELDCAMBRIDGECEDARBURGCHARLOTTECHICAGOCOLORADO SPRINGSDELAVANDOWNERS GROVEFEDERAL WAYFITCHBURGFOND DU LACFORT ATKINSON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total assets: $57,240,483
  • Total revenues: $5,227,279
  • Total expenses: $5,971,509
  • Total liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

  • Total assets: $57.9M
  • Total revenues: $5.19M
  • Total expenses: $6.57M
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$3M$4M$6M112 grants202095 grants202192 grants202291 grants202399 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

DIVINE REDEEMER LUTHERAN…$1.0MBADGERLAND AFTERSCHOOL E…$510KCARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER$205KCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF …$109KGLACIAL COMMUNITY YMCA$105KCENTER FOR URBAN TEACHING$100KCONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WIS…$83KLUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI…$73KJOURNEYS LUTHERAN SCHOOL$64KCHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ROC…$50K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

187<$50K43$50–100K12$100–250K3$250–500K3$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School ($1,002,500), Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (base) ($510,000), Care Net Pregnancy Center ($205,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMAZING GRACE VIRTUAL ACADEMY NEW ULM, MNAMAZING GRACE VIRTUAL ACADEMY SENIOR CURRICULUM AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN$18,000
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PHILADELPHIA, PAMISSION SUPPORT$5,000
BADGERLAND AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (BASE) FORT ATKINSON, WIMISSION SUPPORT$510,000
BETHEL UNIVERSITY ST PAUL, MNMARILYN H. BATTERMAN MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS$15,000
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION CHARLOTTE, NCMISSION SUPPORT$7,500
CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER MADISON, WIMISSION SUPPORT/GREATEST NEED$205,000
CENTER FOR URBAN TEACHING MILWAUKEE, WI2024 & 2025 CENTER FOR URBAN TEACHING SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM$100,000
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ROCK COUNTY JANESVILLE, WICHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ROCK COUNTY - $8 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$50,000
CHRISTIAN FAMILY SOLUTIONS GERMANTOWN, WIMILWAUKEE SCHOOL AND CHURCH BASED COUNSELING PROGRAM SUPPORT$50,000
COME REASON MINISTRIES RIVERSIDE, CA2024 FAMILY GRANT$24,400

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CHRISTOPHER T BATTERMANPRESIDENT/TREASURER1
JOAN D KLIMPELASSISTANT SECRETARY1
LAURA G BATTERMAN WILKINSVICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY1
LINDA C BATTERMAN JOHNSONVICE PRESIDENT1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Theodore W Batterman fund?

The foundation does not provide a public mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on: • Education • Science and STEM education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services

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

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $4,928,867 to $5,411,556 (depending on fiscal year) • Typical award range: $500 to $1,002,500 • Recent grants include $533,333 to Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation for the Campaign to Build the WYSO Center for Music, $205,000 to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County for mission support, and $135,000 to Wycliffe Bible Translators for ministry support The foundation made approximately 71 grants in its most recent reporting period.

Where does Theodore W Batterman make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, California, and Colorado.

What size grants does Theodore W Batterman award?

In 2024, Theodore W Batterman awarded 99 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Theodore W Batterman's EIN?

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

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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