Highlands Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 20-3941123 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$610K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
18% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Intervention Services | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Division of plastic surgery greatest need fund | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Cdis building for the future fund | $50,000 |
| Bethel Horizons | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra League | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | Manitowish Waters, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $10,427,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522799349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3941123
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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