How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Diane Ballweg
350 S Hamilton St 701
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 836-1751
- Form and materials
- Grant application can be found on our website - https://endresmfg.com/foundation-grants/grant-application. Grant request application must be submitted by may 1 or november 1. An explanation of the project for which the grant is being requested should be provided along with a summarized financial statement of the agency and project. Proof of non-profit exempt status must be provided. A list of current agency board members, directors, or officers must be included with the grant request.
- Deadlines
- Annually by may 1 and november 1
- Restrictions
- Grants provided to exempt organizations. The foundation provides grants to support local needs in the waunakee, madison, and dane county areas. Grants are not provided for out-of-state requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$443,500
- Grants listed
- 56
- Assets, end of year
- $6,145,394
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Tax year 2023
$400,100
- Grants listed
- 51
- Assets, end of year
- $5,597,878
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Tax year 2022
$359,747
- Grants listed
- 56
- Assets, end of year
- $5,290,559
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Tax year 2021
$417,603
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $5,029,533
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Tax year 2020
$341,450
- Grants listed
- 27
- Assets, end of year
- $4,515,910
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Tax year 2019
$381,070
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $4,293,688
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Tax year 2018
$332,250
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $3,846,744
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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River Food PantryMadison, WI
New, larger facility
$50,000 -
The Salvation Army of Dane CountyMadison, WI
New shelter for women and children called 'together we build'
$33,000 -
The Rainbow Project IncMadison, WI
Children's crisis care
$22,500 -
Dane County Cultural AffairsMadison, WI
General support for mission
$20,000 -
The Playing FieldMadison, WI
The world we imagine
$16,000 -
Madison Public Library FoundationMadison, WI
Making justice for teens program
$15,000 -
Wisconsin Youth Symphony OrchestrasMadison, WI
New home on east washington
$15,000 -
Family Service Madison IncMadison, WI
Trauma and mental health therapy training
$12,000 -
Access to IndependenceMadison, WI
Housing for disabled individuals
$10,000 -
Arts Literature LaboratoryMadison, WI
Family jail visits and education for children
$10,000 -
Badger Prairie Needs NetworkVerona, WI
Increase meals and culturally appropriate food
$10,000 -
Capitol Water Trails LTDMadison, WI
Clear waterways and creek
$10,000 -
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane CountyMadison, WI
New home in marshall for new mothers
$10,000 -
Literacy NetworkMadison, WI
Citizenship program
$10,000 -
Madison Reading ProjectMadison, WI
Fill the bus with books program
$10,000 -
More Smiles WisconsinMadison, WI
Dental lab and counseling room
$10,000 -
Porchlight IncMadison, WI
Securing permanent housing
$10,000 -
Road Home Dane CountyMadison, WI
Housing and hope case managers
$10,000 -
Special Olympics WisconsinMadison, WI
Expand leadership opportunities
$10,000 -
Wisconsin Latino Chamber of CommerceFitchburg, WI
Gateway project for entrepreneurs
$10,000 -
Uw-Madison Odyssey ProjectMadison, WI
Staff support & rent for stable student housing
$9,000 -
Specialty Care Free ClinicMadison, WI
Visual testing and carpal tunnel services
$7,000 -
UnidosMadison, WI
Domestic abuse and violence services
$7,000 -
Rise WisconsinMadison, WI
Two early STEM education events
$6,600 -
Wisconsin Bike FedMilwaukee, WI
Support student bike transportation
$6,000 -
Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia IncMadison, WI
Education and scholarships for disadvantaged youth and families
$6,000 -
Bayview FoundationMadison, WI
Community art displays
$5,000 -
Catalyst for Change IncMadison, WI
General support for mission
$5,000 -
Foundation for Dane County ParksMadison, WI
Training and jobs for low-income women
$5,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of Dane CountyMadison, WI
Infrastructure and restores growth
$5,000 -
Justdane IncMadison, WI
General support for mission
$5,000 -
Lodi Area Fire DepartmentLodi, WI
Tools for car accidents response
$5,000 -
Madison Children's MuseumMadison, WI
1st time parents program
$5,000 -
Maydm IncMadison, WI
STEM programs for diverse girls
$5,000 -
Prevent BlindnessMilwaukee, WI
Adult vision screenings & staff
$5,000 -
Shelter From the Storm MinistriesSun Prairie, WI
Transitional housing for children
$5,000 -
Textile Arts Center of MadisonMadison, WI
Artist in residence program
$5,000 -
Yada Fair Trade & ResaleMiddleton, WI
Job training for trafficking survivors & their children
$5,000 -
Hancock Center for Creative Arts TherapiesMadison, WI
Mental health therapy
$4,200 -
Asset Builders of AmericaMadison, WI
Youth power academy of finance
$3,500 -
Classmates Literacy FoundationMiddleton, WI
18 teachers in reading training
$3,000 -
Explore Children's MuseumSun Prairie, WI
Day of play - free access
$3,000 -
Babies & Beyond of Wi IncMadison, WI
General support for mission
$2,500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane CountyMadison, WI
General support for mission
$2,500 -
Festival Choir IncMadison, WI
Concert sponsorship for three concerts
$2,500 -
Girls on the RunMadison, WI
Sponsoring up to 40 girls
$2,500 -
Junior Achievement of WisconsinMonona, WI
More job and career trainings
$2,500 -
Waunakee High School Boys Volleyball ClubWaunakee, WI
Support 1st season club
$2,500 -
Waunakee Softball Booster ClubWaunakee, WI
Field av equipment
$2,500 -
1000 Generations IncElkhorn, WI
Recruiting and training volunteers
$2,200 -
Eastmorland Community CenterMadison, WI
Encourage arts engagement
$1,000 -
Madison Public Schools Foundation IncMadison, WI
Teacher support network funds
$1,000 -
Village of WaunakeeWaunakee, WI
General support for mission
$1,000 -
Waunakee Food for KidzWaunakee, WI
General support for mission
$1,000 -
Boy Scouts of America Troop 46Waunakee, WI
Eagle, leadership, equipment
$500 -
Village of WaunakeeWaunakee, WI
Waunabooms - july 4th celebration
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Food and agriculture2 grants $60,00025% of the total
- Education6 grants $48,50020% of the total
- Human services4 grants $35,00014% of the total
- Housing and shelter3 grants $20,0008% of the total
- Health2 grants $17,0007% of the total
- Arts and culture4 grants $16,7007% of the total
- 6 other causes7 grants $44,80019% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Wisconsin56 grants $443,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Diane BallwegPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
- Gordy AckerVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Annie BallwegSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Michael SteinlTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Nick PalmDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Joe BoucherDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Jackie BallwegDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
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