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Theodore W Batterman

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 391688812  ·  Private foundation

Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Theodore W Batterman has awarded $18.8M across 394 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$56.1M
Total assets
394
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Theodore W Batterman funds

Theodore W Batterman's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Theodore W Batterman, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL EXPANSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Hartland, WI$1.0M2024
Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL EXPANSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Hartland, WI$1.0M2023
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc
WYSO PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT PURCHASE
Madison, WI$543K2022
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc
THE CAMPAIGN TO BUILD THE WYSO CENTER FOR MUSIC
Madison, WI$533K2023
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc
THE CAMPAIGN TO BUILD THE WYSO CENTER FOR MUSIC
Madison, WI$533K2024
Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee
COMPLETION OF PERFORMANCE SPACE AT LAKE COUNTRY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
West Allis, WI$520K2020
Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (base)
MISSION SUPPORT
Fort Atkinson, WI$510K2024
Badgerland Afterschool Enrichment Program (base)
MISSION SUPPORT
Fort Atkinson, WI$510K2023
Medical College of Wisconsin
ACCELERATING CLINICAL TRIALS AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOR PANCREATIC CANCER
Milwaukee, WI$498K2023
Medical College of Wisconsin
ACCELERATING CLINICAL TRIALS AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOR PANCREATIC CANCER
Milwaukee, WI$498K2020
Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee
LAKE COUNTRY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING EXPANSION
West Allis, WI$424K2020
Shorehaven (lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc Inc)
SHOREHAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD RENOVATIONS
Oconomowoc, WI$310K2022
University of Wisconsin Foundation
2023 HYDROCEPHALUS UGANDA PROJECT
Madison, WI$301K2023
Hydrocephalus Association
POSTINFECTIOUS HYDROCEPHALUS RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Bethesda, MD$261K2020
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
THEODORE W. BATTERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, ADMINISTERED BY CFSW
Janesville, WI$209K2022

Theodore W Batterman giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.9M
2022$3.5M
2023$5.5M
2024$4.9M

How to apply for funding from Theodore W Batterman

Theodore W Batterman's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Theodore W Batterman

Does Theodore W Batterman accept grant applications?
Theodore W Batterman's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Theodore W Batterman fund?
Theodore W Batterman's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Theodore W Batterman give in grants?
Theodore W Batterman reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.8M over 394 grants.
Where is Theodore W Batterman located?
Theodore W Batterman is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391688812.
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About this profile. This page is built from Theodore W Batterman's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Theodore W Batterman. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.