Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1486363 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$22.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical College of Wisconsin in | Milwaukee, WI | Linda t and john a mellowes endowed innovation and discovery fund | $500,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Thriveon collaboration | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support of capital campaign | $76,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $67,000 |
| City Forward Collective Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Northern Ozaukee School District | Fredonia, WI | Stadium scoreboard | $34,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $33,000 |
| YMCA Kettle Moraine | West Bend, WI | General operating support | $33,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sculpture Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support / capital campaign | $5,500 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Abcd Inc | Glendale, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Next Door Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $2,500 |
| St Marcus Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Florida hurricane relief | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Fd | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Sojourner Truth House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Fulbright college of arts and sciences | $1,000 |
| College Possible | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $750 |
| Milwaukee County Historical Society | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $500 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $500 |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature C | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $500 |
| Ten Chimnmeys Foundation Inc | Genesee Depot, WI | General operating support | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($15,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical College of Wisconsin in | Milwaukee, WI | Linda t and john a mellowes endowed innovation and discovery fund | $1,500,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Thriveon collaboration | $300,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $200,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support of capital campaign | $84,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $67,000 |
| YMCA Kettle Moraine | West Bend, WI | General operating support | $67,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,410,250 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,680,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103242
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1486363
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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