The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6039252 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$77.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JENNIFER JEFFRESS PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5187, MADISON WI 53705 |
| Phone | 6084924282 |
| Form and materials | A ONE PAGE LETTER DESCRIBING THE PROJECT AND SCOPE CAN BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN OR A GRANT APPLICATION CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.RENNEBOHMFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO OPERATING 509(A)(1) AND 509(A)(2) ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN, AND FOR PROJECTS BENEFITING, THE GREATER MADISON COMMUNITY. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Black Excellence and Culture | Madison, WI | Community | $300,000 |
| Madison Public Library | Madison, WI | Education | $300,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Education | $200,000 |
| Uw Madison School of Education | Madison, WI | Health | $191,790 |
| Combat Blindness | Madison, WI | Health | $150,000 |
| Centro Hispano of Dane County | Madison, WI | Community | $135,000 |
| Mtz Charitable Organization | Madison, WI | Community | $125,100 |
| University of Wisconsin School of Nursing | Madison, WI | Education | $125,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Prison Education Initiative | Madison, WI | Education | $120,000 |
| Access Community Health | Madison, WI | Health | $100,000 |
| Brairpatch Youth Services | Madison, WI | Health | $100,000 |
| Hmong Insitute | Madison, WI | Community | $100,000 |
| Latino Academy of Workforce Development | Madison, WI | Community | $100,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Madison | Madison, WI | Community | $100,000 |
| Uw-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Alzheimer's Biomarker Lab | Madison, WI | Health | $100,000 |
| Eastmorland Community Center | Madison, WI | Community | $85,000 |
| YMCA of Dane County | Madison, WI | Health | $83,333 |
| Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Inc | Madison, WI | Health $40,000/community $40,000 | $80,000 |
| Agebetter | Madison, WI | Community | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison | Madison, WI | Community | $75,000 |
| Justdane Inc | Madison, WI | Community | $75,000 |
| Rise Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Community | $75,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Intervention Services | Madison, WI | Community | $55,000 |
| Jump in Foundation Inc Dba Miracle League of Dane County | Madison, WI | Community | $50,000 |
| Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens | Madison, WI | Community | $50,000 |
| Bayview Community Center | Madison, WI | Community | $40,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Community Center | Madison, WI | Community | $30,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Pantry | Madison, WI | Community | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Dane County | Madison, WI | Health | $25,000 |
| First Congregational Church - Prison Ministry Project | Madison, WI | Community | $20,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | Madison, WI | Community | $20,000 |
| Dane County Parks | Madison, WI | Health | $10,000 |
| Journey Mental Health Center | Madison, WI | Health | $10,000 |
| Vera Court Neighborhood Center | Madison, WI | Community | $10,000 |
| Anesis Therapy | Madison, WI | Health | $5,000 |
| Focused Interruption | Madison, WI | Community | $4,000 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | Madison, WI | Health | $4,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Madison Senior Center | Madison, WI | Community | $656,509 |
| The Salvation Army of Dane County | Madison, WI | Community | $250,000 |
| Uw Madison School of Education | Madison, WI | Child development | $250,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Health | $200,000 |
| YMCA of Dane County | Madison, WI | Community | $166,667 |
| Eastmorland Community Center | Madison, WI | Community | $160,000 |
| Centro Hispano Caminos | Madison, WI | Capacity building | $135,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Prison Education Initiative | Madison, WI | Education | $120,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Intervention Services | Madison, WI | Community | $55,000 |
| Bayview Community Center | Madison, WI | Community | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,153,223 | 47 |
| 2024 | $3,151,426 | 52 |
| 2023 | $2,536,443 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621529349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6039252
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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