The Jensen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 26-1629635 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4,717
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$150
Total assets$175K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $250.
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
66% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Funding for university | $2,202 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for city zoo | $750 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Sacramento, CA | Funding for homeless shelter | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Cincinnati, OH | Cancer research | $250 |
| Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering | Phoenix, AZ | Support music and poetry | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | Support veterans returning from tours | $250 |
| St Bernard | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for catholic church | $150 |
| Clean Lake Alliance | Madison, WI | To support the effort to maintain the lakes in the region | $100 |
| Mount Horeb Music Boosters | Mt Horeb, WI | Public school | $100 |
| Wayforward Resources | Middleton, WI | Funding for food security, housing and stability | $100 |
| Catboat Association | Bristol, RI | General charitable endeavors | $50 |
| Wikipedia | San Francisco, CA | Support wikipedia | $15 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,717 | 12 |
| 2024 | $9,090 | 32 |
| 2023 | $13,525 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102491
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1629635
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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