Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1232384 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JULIA PETRI |
|---|---|
| Address | 32279 WEST OAKLAND ROAD, NASHOTAH WI 53058 |
| Phone | 2622413537 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM IS REQUIRED BUT APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $8,500 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $8,000 |
| Lifestriders | Waukesha, WI | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| First Stage | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens | Hales Corners, WI | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Risen Savior Youth Services | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Literacy Services of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Wellpoint Care Network | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Renaissance Theaterworks | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Center for Deaf-Blind Persons | West Allis, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Serenity Inns | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Historic Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Benedict Center | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103797
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1232384
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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