John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 42-6297940 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $28,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TERRI DOWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O USBANK NA 201 JEFFERSON, BURLINGTON IA 52601 |
| Phone | 3197538761 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | TIMELY |
| Restrictions | GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WHICH PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, IA |
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College Fnd | West Burlington, IA | General operating | $84,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Burlington STEM Foundation | West Burlington, IA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Burlington Capitol Theatre | Burlington, IA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Burlington Area Homeless Shelter | Burlington, IA | General operating | $28,500 |
| Transitions Dmc Inc | Burlington, IA | General operating | $28,500 |
| Heart Song Inc | West Burlington, IA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Burlington Civic Music Association | Burlington, IA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of Burlington Parks | Burlington, IA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Art Center of Burlington | Burlington, IA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Burlington Area Development Fdn | Burlington, IA | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $7,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Southeast Iowa Symphony Association | Mt Pleasant, IA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bel Canto Chorale | Burlington, IA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bart Howard Foundation Inc | W Burlington, IA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Homestead 1839 | W Burlington, IA | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $344,000 | 16 |
| 2022 | $427,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513539349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6297940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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