John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 82-0650341 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Historical Society | Madison, WI | General support | $17,275 |
| Uw Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 10000 fund xxx-xx-xxxx 2000 odessey pr0ject | $12,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation | Madison, WI | Campaign for high school athletics academics | $10,000 |
| Childrens Theatre of Madison | Madison, WI | General support | $10,000 |
| Uw Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 3000 norwegian language 2500 award in the arts | $5,500 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| YWCA | Madison, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| Torkse Kubben Foundation | Madison, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance | Madison, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| American Players Theatre | Spring Green, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra | Madison, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| Bethel Lutheran Church | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| The Center for Black Excellence and | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Forward Theatre Company | Madison, WI | General support | $1,500 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona, WI | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Pheasant Branch Cons | Middleton, WI | General support | $1,200 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee Hendr | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| South Fork Lacrosse Booster Club | Water Mill, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Springs Food Pantry | East Hampton, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| East Hampton Food Pantry | East Hampton, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| East Hampton Educational Foundation | East Hampton, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Dane County Humane Society | Madison, WI | General support | $500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($48,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,975 | 36 |
| 2024 | $368,150 | 28 |
| 2023 | $60,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101443
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0650341
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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