Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 39-1232384

Foundation Overview

Based in Milwaukee, WI, Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc has awarded 181 grants totaling $557,000 to organizations in Wisconsin. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$557,000
Total Assets
$1,315,009
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$2,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 22%

4 of 18 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

100% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Milwaukee (89%), Hales Corners (4%), West Allis (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+5%

Stable funding levels with 5% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Renaissance Theaterworks $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $8,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $8,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Centro United Community Center $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Center For Deaf-blind Persons Inc $1,000 West Allis, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $8,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $2,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
St Marcus School $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Hope House Of Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
First Stage $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Urban Ecology Center $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Next Door Foundation $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Literacy Services Of Milwaukee $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Wellpoint Care Network $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Historic Milwaukee Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Benedict Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Risen Savior Lutheran Church $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2023
Renaissance Theaterworks $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Center For Deaf-blind Persons Inc $2,000 West Allis, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $2,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
St Marcus School $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Hope House Of Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Serenity Inns Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Urban Ecology Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Next Door Foundation $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
The Cathedral Center Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Lutheran Counseling & Family Services Wisc $1,000 Wauwatosa, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Historic Milwaukee Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Renaissance Theaterworks $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Center For Deaf-blind Persons Inc $2,000 West Allis, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $2,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
St Marcus School $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Hope House Of Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Serenity Inns Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Urban Ecology Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Next Door Foundation $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
The Cathedral Center Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Lutheran Counseling & Family Services Wisc $1,000 Wauwatosa, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Historic Milwaukee Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Renaissance Theaterworks $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Center For Deaf-blind Persons Inc $2,000 West Allis, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $2,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
St Marcus School $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Hope House Of Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Serenity Inns Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Urban Ecology Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Next Door Foundation $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
The Cathedral Center Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Lutheran Counseling & Family Services Wisc $1,000 Wauwatosa, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Historic Milwaukee Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2022
Florentine Opera Company $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Renaissance Theaterworks $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $4,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Literacy Services Of Wisconsin $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Benedict Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Center For Deaf-blind Persons Inc $1,000 West Allis, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
St Ann Center For Intergenerational Care $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $4,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Milwaukee Center For Independence $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $1,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Seeds Of Health Inc $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
St Marcus School $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Hope House Of Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Serenity Inns Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Urban Ecology Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
First Stage $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Next Door Foundation $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Milwaukee Ballet $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
The Cathedral Center Inc $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Curative Care Network $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Penfield Children's Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2021
Florentine Opera Company $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Alma Center $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Literacy Services Of Wisconsin $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Benedict Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Neighborhood House Of Milwaukee $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Center For Deaf-blind Persons Inc $2,000 West Allis, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
United Community Center $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Milwaukee Center For Independence $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $2,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Saint A $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
St Marcus School $7,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Hope House Of Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Serenity Inns Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Vision Forward Association $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
First Stage $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Next Door Foundation $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Music $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2020
Florentine Opera Company $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
War Memorial Center $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $8,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Literacy Services Of Wisconsin $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Discovery World $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Hope House Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Milwaukee Ballet Company Inc $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Risen Savior Church $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $8,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Music $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
First Stage Children's Theater $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Schools That Can Milwaukee $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
St Marcus School $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Skylight Music Theatre $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Serenity Inns Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Center For Deaf-blind Persons Inc $1,000 West Allis, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Next Door $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Sojourner Family Peace Center $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Urban Ecology Center $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
St Ann Center For Intergenerational Care $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Renaissance Theaterworks $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Milwaukee County Historical Society $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2018
Florentine Opera Company $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
War Memorial Center $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $9,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $7,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Literacy Services Of Wisconsin $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Independence First $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Discovery World $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Hope House Milwaukee $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Milwaukee Ballet Company Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Risen Savior Church $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Milwaukee Youth Theatre Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (able) $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $1,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Our Next Generation Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Music $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
First Stage Children's Theater $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Schools That Can Milwaukee $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
St Marcus School $7,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Skylight Music Theatre $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2017
Florentine Opera Company $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
War Memorial Center $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc $7,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Literacy Services Of Wisconsin $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Next Door Foundation Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Lifestriders Community Center $2,500 Waukesha, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Serenity Inns Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Milwaukee Ballet Company Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Risen Savior Church $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc $6,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Milwaukee Youth Theatre Inc $1,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Center For Deaf-blind Persons $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Friends Of Boerner Botanical Gardens $1,000 Hales Corners, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Milwaukee Rescue Mission $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
River Revitalization Foundation $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
First Stage Children's Theater $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
St Josephat Basilica Foundation $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Junior Achievement Of Wisconsin Inc $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Schools That Can Milwaukee $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
St Marcus School $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Marquette University $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Artists Working In Education Inc $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Skylight Music Theatre $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016
Lutheran Counseling & Family Services Wisconsin $1,000 Wauwatosa, WI, US Unrestricted Grant 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 39-1232384
Website N/A
Address C/O G DIONISOPOULOS 777 E WISC AV Milwaukee, WI 53202-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Charles D Ortgiesen Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Julia Petri
Secretary/director Sandy Dionisopoulos
Treasurer/director Carrie P Gale

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.