Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6077001 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$392K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Five Museum Foundation | Laona, WI | General support | $45,000 |
| Nashotah House Theological Seminary | Nashotah, WI | General support | $35,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $30,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA | Denver, CO | General support | $30,000 |
| Institute for Reforming Government | Delafield, WI | General support | $30,000 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation | Marshfield, WI | Children's hospital campaign for the nicu | $30,000 |
| Personal Development Center | Marshfield, WI | Support the orenda center | $25,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Support the fund for civic life and leadership | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Constitution ratification project | $20,000 |
| Defense Orientation Conference Association (Doca) | Centreville, VA | General support | $17,500 |
| Pax Americana Institute | Merton, WI | General support | $15,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Support the hoover institution | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Hamilton roddis lecture series and forest stewardship fund for kemp station | $12,500 |
| Beyond Walls Urban Squash Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment | Golden Valley, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | West Point, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| State Financial Officers Foundation | Shawnee, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | Fund the processing of the sara connor archival collection | $5,000 |
| The Living Church Foundation | Congers, NY | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $325,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6077001
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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