Grants paid by Badger Meter Foundation Inc
EIN 39-6043635 · WI · Form 990-PF, Part XV
Badger Meter Foundation Inc of WI (EIN 39-6043635) reported 82 grants paid totaling $2,596,009 to 52 recipients in tax years 2020–2022, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$2,596,009
82 grants
Recipients
52
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2022
3 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | $164,050 | — |
| 2021 | 44 | $157,300 | — |
| 2022 | 37 | $2,274,659 | — |
Top recipients
The 52 recipients receiving the most from Badger Meter Foundation Inc, by grants paid, out of 52 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation 39-6036407 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $2,111,609 | 2022 |
| See | U | Schedule, WI | 1 | $164,050 | 2020 |
| Childrens Hospital | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $60,000 | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Water Council | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $60,000 | 2022 |
| Portal Industries | U | Grafton, WI | 2 | $15,500 | 2022 |
| Hunger Task Force 39-1345847 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $13,000 | 2022 |
| Feeding America Second Harvest 39-1384593 | D | Madison, WI | 2 | $11,000 | 2022 |
| Milwaukee County Zoo | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Alverno College 39-0806263 | C | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $8,000 | 2022 |
| Penfield Chirldren's Center 39-1093701 | C | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $8,000 | 2022 |
| Brown Deer Scholarship Fund | U | Brown Deer, WI | 2 | $7,000 | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission 39-0816851 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $7,000 | 2022 |
| United Community Center 39-1146191 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $7,000 | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Se Wisconsin | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $6,000 | 2022 |
| Benedict Center 39-1226475 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,500 | 2022 |
| Versiti Blood Research Institute 39-1372542 | D | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,500 | 2022 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement 39-1593301 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,500 | 2022 |
| Designing Dreams | U | Beaver Dam, WI | 2 | $5,500 | 2022 |
| Beyond Visionwiscraft Inc | U | Madison, WI | 2 | $5,500 | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum 39-0806316 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement 39-0826295 | D | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum 39-1723105 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center 39-1276210 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Journey House 39-1203539 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Best Buddies Wisconsin | U | Wauwatosa, WI | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Center for Independence 39-0806257 | C | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $4,500 | 2022 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County 39-1773689 | C | West Bend, WI | 2 | $4,000 | 2022 |
| Urban Ecology Center 39-1712663 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $3,000 | 2022 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center 39-0966281 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $3,000 | 2022 |
| Interfaith Caregivers 39-1777946 | C | West Bend, WI | 1 | $3,000 | 2022 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation 39-1431192 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | 2021 |
| Next Door 39-1162969 | D | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | 2022 |
| Grand Avenue Club 39-1708177 | B | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,500 | 2021 |
| Hear Wisconsin 39-0826101 | B | West Allis, WI | 1 | $2,500 | 2021 |
| Messmer Catholic Schools | U | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $2,000 | 2022 |
| Epilepsy Families Southeastern Wisconsin 39-1666676 | D | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| Rivers Edge Nature Center | U | Saukville, WI | 2 | $2,000 | 2022 |
| Habitat for Humanity 39-1915846 | C | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative 45-4573280 | B | West Allis, WI | 1 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| First Stage Children's Theater | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | 2022 |
| Augustine Prep | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | 2021 |
| First Stage | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | 2021 |
| Badger Boys State 39-6097540 | B | Portage, WI | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Schlitz Audubon Center | U | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | 2022 |
| Hales Corners Lutheran School 39-6020915 | C | Hales Corners, WI | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Inc 39-1231819 | C | Bayside, WI | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Safe & Sound 39-1940292 | C | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Woodview Elementary School Parent Teacher Group | U | Grafton, WI | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Philanthropy Network 39-6236498 | C | Brookfield, WI | 1 | $750 | 2021 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Foundation | U | Madison, WI | 2 | $500 | 2022 |
| Syracuse University | U | Syracuse, NY | 2 | $500 | 2022 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation 39-1522072 | C | Kenosha, WI | 2 | $100 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 82 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,071,609 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee, WI | B | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Water Council Milwaukee, WI | U | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Childrens Hospital Milwaukee, WI | U | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Portal Industries Grafton, WI | U | $8,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Hunger Task Force Milwaukee, WI | B | $8,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Feeding America Second Harvest Madison, WI | D | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Penfield Chirldren's Center Milwaukee, WI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee, WI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Rescue Mission Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Brown Deer Scholarship Fund Brown Deer, WI | U | $4,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $4,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Alzheimer's Association of Se Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Benedict Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Beyond Visionwiscraft Inc Madison, WI | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Milwaukee, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Interfaith Caregivers West Bend, WI | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Best Buddies Wisconsin Wauwatosa, WI | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County West Bend, WI | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Urban Ecology Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Designing Dreams Beaver Dam, WI | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Versiti Blood Research Institute Milwaukee, WI | D | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Sojourner Family Peace Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Junior Achievement Milwaukee, WI | D | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Journey House Milwaukee, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Center for Independence Milwaukee, WI | C | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Next Door Milwaukee, WI | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | First Stage Children's Theater Milwaukee, WI | U | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Messmer Catholic Schools Milwaukee, WI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Schlitz Audubon Center Milwaukee, WI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Rivers Edge Nature Center Saukville, WI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | U | $250 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Foundation Madison, WI | U | $250 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2022 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation Kenosha, WI | C | $50 | paid | GENERAL | 202311229349100401 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Water Council Milwaukee, WI | U | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Childrens Hospital Milwaukee, WI | U | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Portal Industries Grafton, WI | U | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Feeding America Second Harvest Madison, WI | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Hunger Task Force Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee, WI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Brown Deer Scholarship Fund Brown Deer, WI | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Alzheimer's Association of Se Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Penfield Chirldren's Center Milwaukee, WI | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Versiti Blood Research Institute Milwaukee, WI | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Beyond Visionwiscraft Inc Madison, WI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Benedict Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Froedtert Hospital Foundation Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Designing Dreams Beaver Dam, WI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Hear Wisconsin West Allis, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Grand Avenue Club Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Epilepsy Families Southeastern Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | D | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Best Buddies Wisconsin Wauwatosa, WI | U | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Center for Independence Milwaukee, WI | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Rescue Mission Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative West Allis, WI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Journey House Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Habitat for Humanity Milwaukee, WI | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Junior Achievement Milwaukee, WI | D | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Sojourner Family Peace Center Milwaukee, WI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Augustine Prep Milwaukee, WI | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | First Stage Milwaukee, WI | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Messmer Catholic Schools Milwaukee, WI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Rivers Edge Nature Center Saukville, WI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Inc Bayside, WI | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Woodview Elementary School Parent Teacher Group Grafton, WI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Safe & Sound Milwaukee, WI | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Badger Boys State Portage, WI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County West Bend, WI | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Hales Corners Lutheran School Hales Corners, WI | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Wisconsin Philanthropy Network Brookfield, WI | C | $750 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Foundation Madison, WI | U | $250 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | U | $250 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2021 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation Kenosha, WI | C | $50 | paid | GENERAL | 202241309349100929 |
| 2020 | See Schedule, WI | U | $164,050 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349101878 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202311229349100401 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202241309349100929 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202131339349101878 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/396043635.json.
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