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Merganser Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in HARTLAND, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Samuel E Bradt. It holds total assets of $11K. Annual income is reported at $37K. Total assets have decreased from $544K in 2011 to $32K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois. According to available records, Merganser Fund Inc. has made 48 grants totaling $62K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2019 to $16K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $25K distributed across 15 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $6K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oregon, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Merganser Fund Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, IL, OR.
Merganser Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $62K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $6K.
Merganser Fund Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (391868940) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Merganser Fund Inc. is headquartered in HARTLAND, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel E Bradt | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy B Bradt | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$32K
Fair Market Value
$38K
Net Worth
$32K
Grants Paid
$16K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$123
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$62K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
26
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De PaulOPERATING EXPENSES | Waukesha, WI | $300 | 2023 |
| Little SistersOPERATING EXPENSES | Paltine, IL | $100 | 2022 |
| St Teresa Of Calcutta ParishOPERATING EXPENSES | Hartland, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Lake Area Free ClinicLINDA GEISS MEMORIAL | Hartland, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Fellow MortalsOPERATING EXPENSES | Lake Geneva, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Malaika Early Learning CenterOPERATING EXPENSES | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Tall Pines ConservancyOPERATING EXPENSES | Nashotah, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| All Hands BoatworksOPERATING EXPENSES | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| FseeeOPERATING EXPENSES | Eugene, OR | $400 | 2023 |
| Relationship CenterOPERATING EXPENSES | Wauconda, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| The Womens CenterOPERATING EXPENSES | Waukesha, WI | $200 | 2023 |
| Pewaukee Lake SailingOPERATING EXPENSES | Pewaukee, WI | $100 | 2023 |
| Christmas Clearing CouncilOPERATING EXPENSES | Pewaukee, WI | $100 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Town Hall LibraryOPERATING EXPENSES | North Lake, WI | $100 | 2023 |
| Hebron HouseOPERATING EXPENSES | Waukesha, WI | $100 | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | Staten Island, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Versiti Bri FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | Milwaukee, WI | $6K | 2022 |
| Fellwide Humane SocietyOPERATING EXPENSES | Milwaukee, WI | $100 | 2022 |
| Alzheimers AssociationOPERATING EXPENSES | Milwaukee, WI | $100 | 2022 |
| Zacharriahs AcresOPERATING EXPENSES | Brookfield, WI | $100 | 2022 |
| St Theresa Of Calcutta ParishOPERATING EXPENSES | Hartland, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| Wisconsin Public RadioOPERATING EXPENSES | Racine, WI | $100 | 2020 |
| PeerOPERATING EXPENSES | Silver Spring, MD | $100 | 2020 |
| Chenequa FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | Hartland, WI | $500 | 2019 |
| St Vincent DepaulOPERATING EXPENSES | Maryland Hgts, MO | $300 | 2019 |
| Waukesha County Land ConservancyOPERATING EXPENSES | Waukesha, WI | $100 | 2019 |
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