Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1839327 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$444K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIANE BALLWEG |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 S HAMILTON ST 701, MADISON WI 53703 |
| Phone | 6088361751 |
| 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. |
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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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | New, larger facility | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Dane County | Madison, WI | New shelter for women and children called 'together we build' | $33,000 |
| The Rainbow Project Inc | Madison, WI | Children's crisis care | $22,500 |
| Dane County Cultural Affairs | Madison, WI | General support for mission | $20,000 |
| The Playing Field | Madison, WI | The world we imagine | $16,000 |
| Madison Public Library Foundation | Madison, WI | Making justice for teens program | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras | Madison, WI | New home on east washington | $15,000 |
| Family Service Madison Inc | Madison, WI | Trauma and mental health therapy training | $12,000 |
| Access to Independence | Madison, WI | Housing for disabled individuals | $10,000 |
| Arts Literature Laboratory | Madison, WI | Family jail visits and education for children | $10,000 |
| Badger Prairie Needs Network | Verona, WI | Increase meals and culturally appropriate food | $10,000 |
| Capitol Water Trails Ltd | Madison, WI | Clear waterways and creek | $10,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County | Madison, WI | New home in marshall for new mothers | $10,000 |
| Literacy Network | Madison, WI | Citizenship program | $10,000 |
| Madison Reading Project | Madison, WI | Fill the bus with books program | $10,000 |
| More Smiles Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Dental lab and counseling room | $10,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | Madison, WI | Securing permanent housing | $10,000 |
| Road Home Dane County | Madison, WI | Housing and hope case managers | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Expand leadership opportunities | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce | Fitchburg, WI | Gateway project for entrepreneurs | $10,000 |
| Uw-Madison Odyssey Project | Madison, WI | Staff support & rent for stable student housing | $9,000 |
| Specialty Care Free Clinic | Madison, WI | Visual testing and carpal tunnel services | $7,000 |
| Unidos | Madison, WI | Domestic abuse and violence services | $7,000 |
| Rise Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Two early STEM education events | $6,600 |
| Wisconsin Bike Fed | Milwaukee, WI | Support student bike transportation | $6,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia Inc | Madison, WI | Education and scholarships for disadvantaged youth and families | $6,000 |
| Bayview Foundation | Madison, WI | Community art displays | $5,000 |
| Catalyst for Change Inc | Madison, WI | General support for mission | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Dane County Parks | Madison, WI | Training and jobs for low-income women | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County | Madison, WI | Infrastructure and restores growth | $5,000 |
| Justdane Inc | Madison, WI | General support for mission | $5,000 |
| Lodi Area Fire Department | Lodi, WI | Tools for car accidents response | $5,000 |
| Madison Children's Museum | Madison, WI | 1St time parents program | $5,000 |
| Maydm Inc | Madison, WI | STEM programs for diverse girls | $5,000 |
| Prevent Blindness | Milwaukee, WI | Adult vision screenings & staff | $5,000 |
| Shelter From the Storm Ministries | Sun Prairie, WI | Transitional housing for children | $5,000 |
| Textile Arts Center of Madison | Madison, WI | Artist in residence program | $5,000 |
| Yada Fair Trade & Resale | Middleton, WI | Job training for trafficking survivors & their children | $5,000 |
| Hancock Center for Creative Arts Therapies | Madison, WI | Mental health therapy | $4,200 |
| Asset Builders of America | Madison, WI | Youth power academy of finance | $3,500 |
| Classmates Literacy Foundation | Middleton, WI | 18 teachers in reading training | $3,000 |
| Explore Children's Museum | Sun Prairie, WI | Day of play - free access | $3,000 |
| Babies & Beyond of Wi Inc | Madison, WI | General support for mission | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | Madison, WI | General support for mission | $2,500 |
| Festival Choir Inc | Madison, WI | Concert sponsorship for three concerts | $2,500 |
| Girls on the Run | Madison, WI | Sponsoring up to 40 girls | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | Monona, WI | More job and career trainings | $2,500 |
| Waunakee High School Boys Volleyball Club | Waunakee, WI | Support 1st season club | $2,500 |
| Waunakee Softball Booster Club | Waunakee, WI | Field av equipment | $2,500 |
| 1000 Generations Inc | Elkhorn, WI | Recruiting and training volunteers | $2,200 |
| Eastmorland Community Center | Madison, WI | Encourage arts engagement | $1,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | Teacher support network funds | $1,000 |
| Village of Waunakee | Waunakee, WI | General support for mission | $1,000 |
| Waunakee Food for Kidz | Waunakee, WI | General support for mission | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Troop 46 | Waunakee, WI | Eagle, leadership, equipment | $500 |
| Village of Waunakee | Waunakee, WI | Waunabooms - july 4th celebration | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $443,500 | 56 |
| 2023 | $400,100 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103474
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1839327
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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