Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6609049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$632K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wis Nature Conservancy | Madison, WI | General purpose | $410,000 |
| Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Clearing Folk School | Ellison Bay, WI | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Nrdc | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wis Academy | Columbus, WI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Eagle School - Andy Wright Director | Fitchburg, WI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | Madison, WI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Women's Medical Fund | Madison, WI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance | Madison, WI | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society | Madison, WI | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Foundry | Cambridge, MA | General purpose | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $631,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $657,500 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104957
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6609049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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