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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 39-1522057

Rite-Hite Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Milwaukee, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 40 grants and $589,100 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Joseph Ramaker
195 S Rite Hite Way
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 355-2600
Form and materials
No particular form. Applications should be submitted in writing to receive consideration.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Grants are made to organizations, not individuals. Present plans preclude extensive consideration of unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $589,100

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $13,404,253

  • Tax year 2023

    $927,350

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $26,452,373

  • Tax year 2022

    $537,550

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $21,128,844

  • Tax year 2021

    $647,450

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $20,586,213

  • Tax year 2020

    $381,603

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $20,477,975

  • Tax year 2019

    $442,064

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $20,024,900

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,016,150

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $27,447

Grants paid in 2024

40 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. YMCA - Angola inAngola, IN

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $140,000
  2. Mmac Community Support FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $100,000
  3. Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational FoundationGreenfield, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $60,000
  4. All-In-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $56,500
  5. National Safety CouncilItasca, IL

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $30,000
  6. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $25,000
  7. Dubuque InitiativesDubuque, IA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $25,000
  8. Childrens Hospital Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $18,000
  9. Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison, MI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $15,000
  10. Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $15,000
  11. Ebenezer Childcare CentersMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  12. United Way of Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $10,000
  13. Chico State UniversityChico, CA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $6,000
  14. United Performing Arts FundMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  15. Fox Point Lutheran ChurchFox Point, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  16. Greater Milwaukee FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  17. Froedtert Community Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  18. Material Handling Institute Educational FoundationCharloutte, NC

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $5,000
  19. Adelson Educational CampusLas Vegas, NV

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $4,000
  20. Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  21. Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville, GA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  22. Lincoln Technical InstituteAllentown, PA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  23. Los Angeles Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  24. Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  25. Southern Technical CollegePort Charlotte, FL

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  26. University of Wisconsin - PlattevillePlatteville, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  27. Waukesha County Technical College FoundationPewaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $3,000
  28. Gates Philanthropy PartnersSeattle, WA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  29. St Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  30. Feeding TampaTampa, FL

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  31. International Justice MissionArlington, VA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  32. Menomonee Valley PartnersMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  33. Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  34. United Cajun NavyBaton Rouge, LA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  35. United Cerebral PalsyVienna, VA

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  36. Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $2,500
  37. St Mary's ParishMenomonee Falls, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $1,600
  38. Faith Evangelical Lutheran ChurchAntioch, IL

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  39. Horizon Home Care & HospiceMilwaukee, WI

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500
  40. Minnesota Humane SocietySaint Paul, MN

    The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development3 grants $127,50050% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $82,50032% of the total
  3. Disaster relief and public safety2 grants $32,50013% of the total
  4. Arts and culture1 grant $5,0002% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $3,0001% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $2,500<1% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $3,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin18 grants $305,600
  2. Indiana2 grants $143,000
  3. Iowa2 grants $50,000
  4. Illinois2 grants $30,500
  5. Michigan1 grant $15,000
  6. California3 grants $11,500
  7. Florida2 grants $5,500
  8. Louisiana2 grants $5,000
  9. North Carolina1 grant $5,000
  10. Nevada1 grant $4,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael H WhitePRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Micaela W BomhackVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael GrebeSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Joseph C RamakerTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0

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