Derse Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWaukesha, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1540822 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $16,618.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JUDITH DERSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 3424 WALNUT TRAIL, WAUKESHA WI 53188 |
| Phone | 2623542488 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN PROPOSAL AS TO WHAT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR |
| 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
20% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Doris derse scholarship | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $20,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | Environmental support | $16,618 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation | Baraboo, WI | Environmental support | $7,574 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukeee, WI | Arts & culture support | $889 |
| Huntington Library Art Gallery Bg | San Marino, CA | General support | $611 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | Environmental support | $378 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, WI | General support | $300 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $180 |
| Skylight Music Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | Arts & culture support | $168 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($87,018). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,736 | 16 |
| 2023 | $590,571 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540419349101114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1540822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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