William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Port Washington, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $61K.
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc gave $120K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,160
- +468.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,351
- +152.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,108,786
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Promise of Oz County ($30K). Together the top 9 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 276% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $122K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of Oz County Port Washington, WI | General Use | $30,160 |
| The Food Pantry Port Washington, WI | General Use | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Use | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Manitou Council Sheboygan, WI | General Use | $10,000 |
| Women's Care Center Milwaukee, WI | General Use | $10,000 |
| Riveredge Saukville, WI | General Use | $5,000 |
| Father Carr's Place 2B Ltd Oshkosh, WI | General Use | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PA | General Use | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,108,786 | $56,133 | $142,384 | $120,160 | 9 | $142,384 | $60,531 | $154,683 |
| 2024 | $2,195,037 | $54,291 | $37,698 | $21,144 | 4 | $37,698 | $63,078 | $144,813 |
| 2023 | $2,178,444 | $74,501 | $39,508 | $20,000 | 4 | $39,508 | $56,194 | $131,424 |
| 2022 | $2,143,451 | $147,682 | $52,139 | $32,000 | 5 | $52,139 | $127,543 | $127,445 |
| 2021 | $2,047,907 | $40,907 | $128,654 | $101,000 | 8 | $128,654 | $17,101 | $149,206 |
| 2020 | $2,135,654 | $55,973 | $154,618 | $122,000 | 8 | — | $51,989 | $64,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc is led by Colleen M. Burmesch, V President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colleen M. Burmesch
V President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean M. Ansay
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara A. Christian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc
How much does William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc give each year?
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc gave $120K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,351, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc give grants?
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Port Washington, WI (2 grants).
Does William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Family Promise of Oz County ($30,160), The Food Pantry ($30,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc?
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (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 is William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc's EIN?
William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1502743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work William a and Grace D Boettcher Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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