Daniel W Erdman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-2012234 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$708K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$22,127
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uw Foundation | Madison, WI | General operating | $525,000 |
| One City | Madison, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Bayview Foundation | Madison, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Madison, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Rural Behavioral Health Institute | Livingston, MT | General operating | $25,000 |
| Cxc | Madison, WI | General operating | $22,127 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art | West Bend, WI | General operating | $17,500 |
| Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | Madison, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Access Community Health Centers | Madison, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens | Madison, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy | Madison, WI | General operating | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $707,627 | 11 |
| 2023 | $175,625 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531299349102468
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-2012234
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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