Forest Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 45-3014394 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$188K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | General operations | $46,400 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wi | Madison, WI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Jewish Fdn of Education for Women | New York, NY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Women's Medical Fund Inc | Madison, WI | General operations | $20,000 |
| Goodman Community Centre | Madison, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | Madison, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | General operations | $10,000 |
| Madison Senior Center Fdn | Madison, WI | General operations | $7,500 |
| Jewish Social Services Madison | Madison, WI | General operations | $7,500 |
| Camp Interlaken JCC | Milwaukee, WI | General operations | $7,055 |
| Madison Public Library | Madison, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wyso-Madison Music Makers | Madison, WI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Four Seasons Theatre | Madison, WI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Laguardia High School | New York, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,455 | 14 |
| 2024 | $185,100 | 15 |
| 2023 | $168,960 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103024
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3014394
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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