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Bader Philanthropies Inc

Its FY2024 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$45M
Granted FY2024still arriving
50
Grants FY2024still arriving
6
States reached
$185k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02Its granteesRead
03Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0195% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2024.

Health$1.4MHuman Services$1.2MEducation$709kArts & Culture$565kReligion$347kFood & Nutrition$267kInternational$202kCommunity Improvement$127kOther$0
02FY2024 · 50 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 50 grants below total $1,654,750, the rows itemized in this filing. The $45,286,451 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $43,631,701 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k8 grants · $50k
  • $10k–50k31 grants · $607k
  • $50k–250k11 grants · $999k
$17,000
Median grant
6
States reached
$28M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Elmbrook Senior Taxi, Inc.$184,500
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System - University of Wisconsin Parkside$184,000
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.$100,000
Curative Connections, Inc.$95,000
Family Sharing of Ozaukee County, Inc.$80,000
Faith in Action of Marathon County, Inc.$65,000
ERAS Senior Network, Inc.$60,000
Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church$60,000
EMDA - Dementia, Alzheimer's and Related Diseases Association of Israel (a.r.)$60,000
Community Projects Committee, Inc.$60,000
Brain Center of Green Bay, Inc.$50,000
BEAMING, Inc.$40,000
American Friends of Livnot U'Lehibanot$35,000
Centro Legal Por Derechos Humanos, Inc.$35,000
Age Well Arrowhead Inc.$35,000
02Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

65%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$3.4M · 40 repeat orgs$1.8M to everyone else

40 repeat relationships: 27 still active in FY2024, 13 since wound down; 23 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

40
55

Total granted

$3.4M
$1.2M

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+4%
+8%

Still filing today

70%
71%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 66% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $568k went to new ones.

50%100%’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’21’22’23’24
Human ServicesArts & CultureHealthEducationPhilanthropyCommunity ImprovementOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • EN
    ELMBROOK NEW BERLIN SENIOR TAXIINC
    4× · 2021–2024 · $290k · revenue +106% · 49% of their budget
  • FC
    FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE
    3× · 2021–2024 · $130k · revenue +22%
  • The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
    2× · 2021–2023 · $122k · revenue +4%

Funded once

  • UL
    UNITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    one grant, 2021 · $98k · revenue -1%
  • EA
    EMDA-The Alzheimer's Association of Israel
    one grant, 2021 · $90k
  • FO
    FRIENDS OF THE KAUKAUNA PUBLIC LIBR
    one grant, 2022 · $65k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

03Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Community Care Health Plan Inc

Community care health plan's mission is to develop and demonstrate innovative, flexible, community-based approaches to care for at-risk adults, in order to optimize their quality of life and optimize the allocation of community resources.

Health
2
Wisconsin Lutheran Home Ministries Inc

To share christ's love as we serve the spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional needs of people entrusted to our care and others whose lives we touch.

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3
Pathways of Wisconsin Inc

Pathways of wisconsin provides supported employment opportunities and empowerment through quality, person-centered programming for individuals of all abilities.

Human Services
4
Disability Rights Wisconsin Inc

Legal protection and advocacy to protect the rights of people with disabilities in wisconsin.

—
5
Marinette County Committee on Aging Inc

Our mission at Marinette County Elderly Services is to assist older persons in maintaining a longer, healthier, and more fulfilled life.

Human Services
6
Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wi Inc

To improve the lives of persons affected by alzheimer's disease and other dementias. since 1985 the alzheimer's & dementia alliance of wisconsin has been a local resource for individuals and families impacted by memory loss and dementia.…

—
7
Congregational Home Inc

Congregational home's mission is an extension of the mission of first congregational church -waukesha, whose mission is to maintain a caring community for the elderly offering healthcare and other services. congregational home declares…

Health
8
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visua

The wisconsin council of the blind and visually impaired's mission is to promote the dignity and empowerment of people in wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired by providing services, advocating legislation, and educating the…

Health
9
Vna Assisted Living Inc

Providing elderly housing and assistance to eligible clients in northeast wisconsin.

—
10
Innovative Services Inc

Innovative services, inc. (innovative care services) cares for those with disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives with maximum independence. innovative's vision is to be the most trusted care provider for people with disabilities…

Human Services
11
Central Minnesota Council On Aging Inc

The central minnesota council on aging is committed to maintaining the highest level of independence with older people by developing and coordinating community care, reducing isolation and improving access to services.

Human Services
12
Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee Inc

To promote interests and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector through strengthening organizational capacity, expanding volunteerism and encouraging collaboration.

—
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison; the most unlike its peers is Dogsinvests Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
03the grantee network

79 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 79 of the 118 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

3
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
10
Early backer (in before they grew)
79/79
Grantees still filing
44/79
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System: $215,427 · OtherBoard of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemDANCEWORKS INC: $205,000 · OtherDANCEWORKS INCBoard of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System - University of Wisconsin Parkside: $196,500 · OtherBoard of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System - Univer…BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Education Center: $145,000 · OtherCross Evangelical Lutheran Church: $125,000 · OtherERAS SENIOR NETWORK INC: $111,000 · OtherEMDA - Dementia, Alzheimer's and Related Diseases Association of Israel (a.r.): $100,000 · OtherAlzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.: $100,000 · OtherThe American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc: $121,790 · Other+60 more: $1,586,222 · Other+60 moreELMBROOK NEW BERLIN SENIOR TAXIINC: $289,500 · Human ServicesELMBROOK NEW BERLIN …UNITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP: $98,000 · Human ServicesUNITY LIMITED PARTNE…FAITH IN ACTION OF MARATHON COUNTY INC: $93,000 · Human ServicesFAITH IN ACTION OF M…AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO INC: $52,000 · Human ServicesAMERICAN FRIENDS OF …COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET: $35,500 · Human ServicesSOCIAL CURRENT INC: $35,000 · Human ServicesAge Well Arrowhead Inc: $35,000 · Human Services+16 more: $287,250 · Human Services+16 moreCURATIVE CONNECTIONS INC: $322,000 · EmploymentBETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC: $100,000 · Arts & CultureFOLKLORE VILLAGE FARM INC: $41,500 · Arts & CultureBERGSTROM-MAHLER MUSEUM INC: $28,000 · Arts & CultureBLACK ARTS MKE INC: $25,000 · Arts & CultureImagine MKEInc: $20,000 · Arts & CultureARTISTS WORKING IN EDUCATION INC: $20,000 · Arts & CultureArts for All Wisconsin Inc: $16,000 · Arts & CultureAPPLETON BOYCHOIR INC: $10,000 · Arts & CultureARTSTART INC: $10,000 · Arts & Culture+1 more: $3,000 · Arts & CultureFAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE: $130,000 · HealthBRAIN CENTER OF GREEN BAY INC: $67,500 · HealthBEAMING INC: $45,000 · HealthDEMENTIA INNOVATIONS INC: $10,000 · Health+3 more: $15,500 · HealthEX FABULA INC: $70,000 · EducationFRIENDS OF THE KAUKAUNA PUBLIC LIBR: $65,000 · EducationBELOIT COLLEGE: $55,000 · EducationCARROLL UNIVERSITY INC: $50,000 · EducationCARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY INC: $10,000 · EducationFEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN INC: $85,000 · Food & NutritionFAMILY SHARING OF OZAUKEE COUNTY INC: $80,000 · Food & NutritionCOMMUNITY PROJECTS COMMITTEE INC: $60,000 · Food & Nutrition
Other$2,905,939Human Services$925,250Employment$322,000Arts & Culture$273,500Health$268,000Education$250,000Food & Nutrition$225,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCURATIVE CONNECTIONS INC: $322,000 over 4y, 1.5% of budgetELMBROOK NEW BERLIN SENIOR TAXIINC: $289,500 over 4y, 49% of budgetDANCEWORKS INC: $205,000 over 4y, 8.3% of budgetFAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE: $130,000 over 3y, 1.3% of budgetThe American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc: $121,790 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetERAS SENIOR NETWORK INC: $111,000 over 3y, 3.7% of budgetBETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC: $100,000 over 2y, 2.0% of budgetUNITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP: $98,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetFAITH IN ACTION OF MARATHON COUNTY INC: $93,000 over 3y, 53% of budgetFEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN INC: $85,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetFAMILY SHARING OF OZAUKEE COUNTY INC: $80,000 over 1y, 2.9% of budgetCENTER FOR COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP: $75,000 over 3y, 0.7% of budgetEX FABULA INC: $70,000 over 2y, 22% of budgetBRAIN CENTER OF GREEN BAY INC: $67,500 over 3y, 5.7% of budgetCENTRO LEGAL POR DERECHOS HUMANOS INC: $67,500 over 2y, 6.7% of budgetEAU CLAIRE AREA HMONG MUTUAL ASSIST: $67,500 over 3y, 5.4% of budgetBELLIN COLLEGE INC: $65,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetCOMMUNITY PROJECTS COMMITTEE INC: $60,000 over 1y, 7.7% of budgetACTIVE SENIORS' OPTIONS INC: $57,000 over 2y, 15% of budgetBELOIT COLLEGE: $55,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetAMERY AREA SENIOR CITIZENS INC: $54,000 over 4y, 13% of budgetAMERICAN FRIENDS OF BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO INC: $52,000 over 1y, 2.4% of budgetCARROLL UNIVERSITY INC: $50,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFOUNDATION FOR RURAL HOUSING INC: $50,000 over 1y, 4.4% of budgetBEAMING INC: $45,000 over 3y, 11% of budgetFOLKLORE VILLAGE FARM INC: $41,500 over 1y, 13% of budgetCOTS INC: $37,000 over 2y, 1.3% of budgetCOMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET: $35,500 over 4y, 0.9% of budgetSOCIAL CURRENT INC: $35,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetAmerican Friends of Livnot ULehibanot: $35,000 over 1y, 3.5% of budgetAge Well Arrowhead Inc: $35,000 over 1y, 6.8% of budgetEDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION: $30,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetINDEPENDENCE FIRST INC: $30,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetFRIENDS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER INC: $29,000 over 1y, 29% of budgetBERGSTROM-MAHLER MUSEUM INC: $28,000 over 3y, 1.4% of budgetACCESS ABILITY WISCONSIN INC: $27,000 over 1y, 5.5% of budgetDOGSINVESTS INC: $25,000 over 1y, 21% of budgetDOVE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $25,000 over 1y, 7.0% of budgetGREATER GALILEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: $25,000 over 1y, 6.9% of budgetBLACK ARTS MKE INC: $25,000 over 1y, 3.6% of budgetCITY ON A HILL INC: $25,000 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetFOUNDATIONS HEALTH & WHOLENESS INC: $24,500 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetINTERFAITH CAREGIVERS INC: $24,000 over 1y, 7.9% of budgetBICYCLE FEDERATION OF WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC: $24,000 over 2y, 1.1% of budgetImagine MKEInc: $20,000 over 1y, 1.5% of budgetARTISTS WORKING IN EDUCATION INC: $20,000 over 1y, 3.3% of budgetEarly Music Now Inc: $20,000 over 2y, 5.5% of budgetDATA YOU CAN USE INC: $20,000 over 1y, 5.8% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Green Bay Packers Fou…Herbert H Kohl Charit…Greater Milwaukee Fou…Otto Bremer TrustGreater Green Bay Com…United Way of Greater…Wispact IncCommunity Foundation …Dorothy Inbusch Found…Youth Foundation IncBaird Foundation IncBert L and Patricia S…
Green Bay Packers FoundationWI72.1× affinity39 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Green Bay Packers Foundation · Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc · Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Otto Bremer Trust · Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc · United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc · Wispact Inc · Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Inc · Youth Foundation Inc · Baird Foundation Inc · Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 118 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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