Private foundation · EIN 20-0299399 · Madison, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burnstad Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $151K total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$151K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Falcon Foundation PTAUsaf Academy, COGeneral administration$20K
School District of LacrosseLA Crosse, WIGeneral administration$20K
NasaWashington, DCGeneral administration$11K
Boys & Girls ClubTomah, WIGeneral administration$10K
Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter IncTomah, WIGeneral administration$10K
Family's FIRSTTomah, WIGeneral administration$10K
Kupper Ratsch Senior CenterTomah, WIGeneral administration$10K
Neighbor for Neighbor Food PantryTomah, WIGeneral administration$10K
St Clares Medical MissionLA Crosse, WIGeneral administration$10K
Tomah Cancer SupportTomah, WIGeneral administration$10K
Tomah Fire Fighters AssociationTomah, WIGeneral administration$10K
Tomah Booster ClubTomah, WIGeneral administration$5,000
Tomah Comm TheatreTomah, WIGeneral administration$5,000
Onalaska Hilltoppers Booster ClubOnalaska, WIGeneral administration$5,000
Tomah Area MuseumTomah, WIGeneral administration$5,000

By state: Wisconsin 13 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Burnstad Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Rita R Burnstad, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Burnstad Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Burnstad Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $151K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Burnstad Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (13 grants), Colorado (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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