Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1688812 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.9M
Organizations funded99
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$72.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School | Hartland, WI | Early childhood and school expansion capital campaign | $1,002,500 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | The campaign to build the wyso center for music | $533,333 |
| Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (Base) | Fort Atkinson, WI | Mission support | $510,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center | Madison, WI | Mission support/greatest need | $205,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church and School Janesville | Janesville, WI | St. paul's playground | $150,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | Morris & wendy johnson ministry support 2024-2025 | $135,000 |
| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | Madison, WI | Waicu nonprofit internship program | $116,666 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin | Janesville, WI | Support for janesville parker and craig high school scholarships - graduating classes of 2023-2027 | $109,000 |
| Glacial Community YMCA | Oconomowoc, WI | Watertown YMCA membership for all | $105,000 |
| Center for Urban Teaching | Milwaukee, WI | 2024 & 2025 center for urban teaching summer school program | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Mission support | $90,000 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | Erna batterman scholarship endowment gap funding 2024 | $82,633 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | 2023 hydrocephalus uganda project | $75,000 |
| Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (Lcms) | St Louis, MO | Enriching theological education in africa | $72,500 |
| Journeys Lutheran School | Hales Corner, WI | Journeys lutheran school fire alarm system update | $63,500 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | Milwaukee, WI | Tuition gap funding for economically disadvantaged students | $60,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | St Louis, MO | Mission support | $55,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | World vision honduras economic empowerment/thrive program | $55,000 |
| Children's Museum of Rock County | Janesville, WI | Children's museum of rock county - $8 million capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Christian Family Solutions | Germantown, WI | Milwaukee school and church based counseling program support | $50,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Compassions global survival initiatives | $50,000 |
| Kandu Industries | Janesville, WI | "Remarkable work happening inside" capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School | Jackson, WI | Kml facility expansion | $50,000 |
| Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School Inc | Milwaukee, WI | School kitchen infrastructure expansion | $50,000 |
| Lakeside Lutheran High School | Lake Mills, WI | STEM program expansion | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Home Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | Readycna training/certification program | $50,000 |
| Madison College Foundation | Madison, WI | Scholarships for fort atkinson students | $50,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | Pancan patient services: offering hope and support to pancreatic cancer patients | $50,000 |
| St John's Lutheran School | Milwaukee, WI | Impact--School expansion | $50,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School of Freistadt | Mequon, WI | Classroom expansion and piano lab project | $50,000 |
| Zachariah's Acres | Oconomowoc, WI | Greatest need/general support gift | $50,000 |
| Kingdom Workers | Waukesha, WI | Malawi disability expansion | $45,000 |
| YMCA of Northern Rock County Charitable Foundation Inc | Janesville, WI | Friends of youth financial assistance | $45,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Trustin, CA | Village of hope | $37,000 |
| Woodcrest Christian School System | Riverside, CA | General fund | $34,500 |
| Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee | West Allis, WI | Starfish fund | $29,335 |
| Lighthouse Youth Center Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Lighthouse youth center - garden homes flooring | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | In school mental health counseling | $25,000 |
| Safe Families for Children of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Safe families for children expansion | $25,000 |
| Salty Earth Pictures | Lake Mills, WI | One by one feature film and movie critters season 2 | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Janesville | Janesville, WI | Food pantry support | $25,000 |
| Time of Grace Ministry | Milwaukee, WI | Time of grace television media market expansion | $25,000 |
| Come Reason Ministries | Riverside, CA | 2024 family grant | $24,400 |
| Crown of Life Christian Academy | Fort Atkinson, WI | 4K expansion | $20,000 |
| Amazing Grace Virtual Academy | New Ulm, MN | Amazing grace virtual academy senior curriculum and marketing campaign | $18,000 |
| Fort Atkinson Community Foundation | Fort Atkinson, WI | Renewal of theodore W. batterman family foundation scholarship program | $18,000 |
| Bethel University | St Paul, MN | Marilyn H. batterman memorial nursing scholarships | $15,000 |
| Echo Inc | Janesville, WI | Food pantry support | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Education for selected batterman foundation lutheran schools | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Food pantry support | $15,000 |
| Elmbrook Church | Brookfield, WI | Just between US web ministry expansion | $10,000 |
| Hope Street Ministry | Milwaukee, WI | Shechem community center building | $10,000 |
| Journey21 Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | Gift for general support/greatest need | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | Wishes come true program | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Launch mental health clinic in homeless shelter | $10,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | San Diego, CA | Outdoor outreach day camp 2024 | $10,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Parish | Wauwatosa, WI | St. joseph catholic school presentation and technology infrastructure project | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School | Fond Du Lac, WI | Scrubber, safety film with logo, and led lighting upgrades | $10,000 |
| Teachbeyond | Downers Grove, IL | Mission support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 99 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,928,867 | 99 |
| 2023 | $5,503,524 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104354
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1688812
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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