Madison Advertising Federation Foundation
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1630870 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $21,240 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM KENNEDY |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 ODANA CT, MADISON WI 537191121 |
| Phone | 6082301000 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WAS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION CEASED OPERATIONS IN JUNE 2025. |
| Deadlines | NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS MUST BE PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT AN INSTITUTION LOCATED IN DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, AND MUST BE MAJORING IN MARKETING, COMMUNICATION ARTS, VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, JOURNALISM, PUBLIC RELATIONS, OR ADVERTISING WITH AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY REMAINING AFTER APPLICATION SUBMISSION. THE FOUNDATION CEASED OPERATIONS IN JUNE 2025 AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Sjmc madison advertising federation scholarship fund to support the school of journalism & mass communication | $25,000 |
| Madison College Foundation | Madison, WI | The madison advertising federation foundation creative futures scholarship endowed fund | $25,000 |
| Edgewood College | Madison, WI | Madison advertising federation endowed scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Lsc madison advertising federation scholarship fund to support the college of agricultural and life sciences | $21,240 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($4,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,240 | 8 |
| 2023 | $5,500 | 6 |
| 2022 | $5,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512839349100626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1630870
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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