Trustage Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6105418 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$16.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $50,000.
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
39% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | Charitable | $650,000 |
| Yourcause Inc | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $509,557 |
| The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness | Madison, WI | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Bayview Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $150,000 |
| YMCA Madison | Madison, WI | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| National Credit Union Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | Madison, WI | Charitable | $100,000 |
| 247 Blac | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $80,000 |
| The 1619 Freedom School | Cedar Falls, IA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Ceos of Tomorrow | Madison, WI | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dane County | Madison, WI | Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Jesse Cosby Center | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start | Madison, WI | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Gay Straight Alliance for Safeschools | Madison, WI | Charitable | $65,000 |
| United Way Waverly Shell Rock | Waverly, IA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Outreach Community Center | Madison, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mtz Charitable Organization Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Dane County Parks | Madison, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| National Credit Union Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Centro Hispano Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Waverly, IA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Job Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Middleton Outreach Ministry (Nka Wayforward Resources) | Middleton, WI | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Literacy Network | Madison, WI | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Simpson Street Free Press | Monona, WI | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Root to Rise Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Horizon High School | Madison, WI | Charitable | $32,000 |
| One City United | Madison, WI | Charitable | $30,400 |
| Working Against Violence Inc | Rapid City, SD | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Briarpatch Youth Services Inc | Fitchburg, WI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| All in Mentoring | Waverly, IA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar Valley | Cedar Falls, IA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| YMCA Madison | Madison, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| East Madison Community Center | Madison, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rapid City Club for Boys | Rapid City, SD | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities - the Beacon | Madison, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hospitality House of the Cedar Valley | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Uplift Foundation | Custer, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Transformations by Austin Angels | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Project Home Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Madison Area Community Land Trust | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Embracing Explorations | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Asset Builders | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Americans for Independent Living | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Social Action Inc | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities Dyslexia | Madison, WI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School | Waverly, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Marching Against the Darkness | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Star Community Services | Waterloo, IA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Dress for Success Dallas | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Womens Institute for a Secure Retirement | Washington, DC | Charitable | $250 |
| Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Inc | Mazomanie, WI | Charitable | $250 |
| Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Inc | Mazomanie, WI | Charitable | $250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,558,457 | 74 |
| 2023 | $5,020,946 | 95 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101927
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6105418
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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