Engelke Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Engelke Family Foundation Inc. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 46-1474140
Foundation Overview
Based in Madison, WI, Engelke Family Foundation Inc has awarded 189 grants totaling $18,432,007 to organizations in New York, Wisconsin and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $456 to $2,544,345, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
15 of 50 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
50% of grants are awarded in Wisconsin, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Madison (79%), Milwaukee (11%), Fitchburg (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 147% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (72%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Engelke Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Against Hunger | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Agrace Hospice | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $5,000 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $5,000 | Erlanger, KY, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | $6,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Feeding Americafeeding Wisconsin Inc | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Gallaudet University | $175,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Guilda's Club Madison | $1,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Hearing Loss Association Of America | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Henry Vilas Zoo | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | $3,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Keep Wisconsin Warmcool Fund | $2,500 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Little Jon's Kitchens | $2,500 | Fitchburg, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Madison Community Foundation | $50,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Madison Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Map International | $5,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Msk Cancer Ctr (Memorial Sloan Kettering) | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Naral | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| National Association For The Deaf | $25,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Obama Foundation | $51,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Overture Center | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Oxfam | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Pbs Wisconsin | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Penninsula Players Theatre | $1,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Project Hope | $2,500 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| River Food Pantry | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Rmhc - Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Madison | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Rubin For Kids | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Safe Harbor Children's Alliance | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Madison | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Telecommunications For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Inc (Tdi) | $100,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $938,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| The Research Foundation For St | $807,313 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Thoreau Elementary Pto | $50,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Triangle, VA, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Unicef | $30,000 | New York City, NY, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $2,500 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Urban League | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | 2023 |
| Amer Red Cross | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Madison Community Foundation | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Madison Reading Project | $30,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| River Food Pantry | $30,750 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Rubin For Kids | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Madison | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Swiss Red Cross | $5,000 | Bern, Foreign, SZ | Community Support | 2022 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $2,544,345 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support For Human Rights | 2022 |
| The Research Foundation For St | $821,844 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Thoreau Elementary Pto | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Unicef | $35,000 | Nyc, NY, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Amer Red Cross | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Madison Community Foundation | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Madison Reading Project | $30,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| River Food Pantry | $30,750 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Rubin For Kids | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Madison | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Swiss Red Cross | $5,000 | Bern, Foreign, SZ | Community Support | 2022 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $2,544,345 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support For Human Rights | 2022 |
| The Research Foundation For St | $821,844 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Thoreau Elementary Pto | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Unicef | $35,000 | Nyc, NY, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Amer Red Cross | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Madison Community Foundation | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Madison Reading Project | $30,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| River Food Pantry | $30,750 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Rubin For Kids | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Madison | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Swiss Red Cross | $5,000 | Bern, Foreign, SZ | Community Support | 2022 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $2,544,345 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support For Human Rights | 2022 |
| The Research Foundation For St | $821,844 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Thoreau Elementary Pto | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Unicef | $35,000 | Nyc, NY, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Action Against Hunger | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| American Family Children's Hospital | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Badger Boys State Inc | $1,000 | Portage, WI, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $1,022,735 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support For Human Rights | 2021 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $1,000 | Erlanger, KY, US | Human Services For Veterans | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Feeding Americafeeding Wisconsin Inc | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Gallaudet University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Helen Keller International | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Helen Keller Services For The Blind | $40,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Keep Wisconsin Warmcool Fund | $2,300 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Little Jon's Kitchens | $50,000 | Fitchburg, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Map International | $5,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Msk Cancer Ctr (memorial Sloan Kettering) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Naral | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Pbs Wisconsin | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Project Hope | $2,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Research Foundation For Suny Buffalo | $576,452 | Albany, NY, US | Research Support For Communicative And Assistive Device Laboratory (payment 1 Of 5) | 2021 |
| Rmhc - Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Madison | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| River Food Pantry | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Rubin For Kids | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Safe Harbor Children's Alliance | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Madison | $30,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Thoreau Elementary School | $50,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Triangle, VA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Unicef | $30,000 | Nyc, NY, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin Arboretum | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Action Against Hunger | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Agrace Hospicecare | $1,000 | Fitchburg, WI, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| American Family Children's Hospital | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Aspca | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Badger Boys State Inc | $1,200 | Portage, WI, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $1,061,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support For Human Rights | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin-milwaukee Campus | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Cota - Children's Organ Transplant Association | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Feeding Americafeeding Wisconsin Inc | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Food For Thoughtthea's Table | $9,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Gallaudet University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Gilda's Club | $1,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Helen Keller Services For The Blind | $20,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Henry Vilas Zoo | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Hlaa - Hearing Loss Association Of America | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Keep Wisconsin Warmcool Fund | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Map International | $10,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Midvale Lincoln School | $140,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Msk Cancer Ctr (memorial Sloan Kettering) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Naral | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Oxfam | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Pbs Wisconsin | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Peninsula Players Theater | $1,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Project Hope | $2,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Rmhc - Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Madison | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Rubin For Kids | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Safe Harbor Children's Alliance | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Of Madison | $105,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospital | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Thoreau Elementary School | $120,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Triangle, VA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Unicef | $30,000 | Nyc, NY, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Urban League Of Greater Madison Inc | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin Arboretum | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Agrace Hospice Care Foundation | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Support For Hospice Care | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $3,550 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services Support | 2018 |
| Calvary Community Church | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Religious Support | 2018 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $661,530 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support For Human Rights | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Social Services Support | 2018 |
| Nau Foundation | $9,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Overture Center For The Arts | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Arts Support | 2018 |
| Rubin's For Kids Inc | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $756 | Fairfield, CT, US | Child Protection Support | 2018 |
| Unicef | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Protection Support | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services Support | 2017 |
| Foundation For Madison Public Schools | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Good Samaritan Boys Ranch | $1,000 | Brighton, MO, US | Social Services Support | 2017 |
| Overture Center For The Arts | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Arts Support | 2017 |
| Rubin's For Kids Inc | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $456 | Fairfield, CT, US | Child Protection Support | 2017 |
| The Carter Center Inc | $953,898 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support For Human Rights | 2017 |
| Tdi Telecommunications For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Inc | $25,000 | Silver Springs, MD, US | Support Access To Communications | 2017 |
Foundations Similar to Engelke Family Foundation Inc
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($76,119,431-$95,884,739), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in WI that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Husco Foundation
EIN: 39-6626017 | 196 grants awarded |
$84,312,558
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Milwaukee, WI
Same state |
|
|
J J Keller Foundation Inc
EIN: 39-1683437 | 1450 grants awarded |
$95,884,739
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Neenah, WI
Same state |
|
|
Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc
EIN: 39-1868295 | 94 grants awarded |
$80,224,893
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Brookfield, WI
Same state |
|
|
Lunda Charitable Fund Inc
EIN: 46-0836946 | 196 grants awarded |
$78,035,135
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Black River Falls, WI
Same state |
|
|
Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation
EIN: 46-6194488 | 4168 grants awarded |
$76,119,431
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Mequon, WI
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in WI:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Engelke Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-1474140 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 450 SCIENCE DRIVE Madison, WI 53711-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Engelke Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Treasurer, Dir. | Robert M Engelke |
|---|---|
| Vp, Secretary. Director | Susan L Engelke |
| Director | Timothy W Engelke |
| Director | Christopher R Engelke |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Engelke Family Foundation Inc is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.