Thomas a Fox Charitable Trust
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6608889 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,475 and $6,650.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JILL BRODKEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 313 SAUK CREEK DR, MADISON WI 53717 |
| Phone | 4147326344 |
| JILL.BRODKEY@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE THEIR MISSION AND FINANCIALS. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE NATURE, WILDLIFE, AND AIDS ARE THE AREAS THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED. |
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
25% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | AIDS | $26,000 |
| Treatment Action Group | New York, NY | AIDS | $7,500 |
| Illinois Birddog Rescue | Wooddale, IL | Nature | $6,975 |
| Gathering Waters | Madison, WI | Nature | $6,650 |
| Landmark Conservancy | Menomonee, WI | Nature | $5,250 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Wildlife rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| Door County Land Trust | Sister Bay, WI | Nature | $4,975 |
| Waukesha Land Conservancy | Waukesha, WI | Nature | $4,975 |
| Groundswell Conservancy | Madison, WI | Nature | $4,975 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust | Appleton, WI | Nature | $4,475 |
| Animal Retreat | Emmett, ID | Wildlife | $2,000 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | Saukville, WI | Nature | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,775 | 12 |
| 2024 | $86,300 | 11 |
| 2023 | $72,250 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6608889
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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