Private foundation · EIN 30-6057248 · Gays Mills, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Figure Foundation

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: 3 grants paid, $150K total, median $50K. 33% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$150K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WI
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation Southern WiscoJanesville, WIAdd to donor-advised fund$80K
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundBoston, MAEndowment for up to 5 funds$50K
NolsLander, WYMoving Hands Fund$20K

By state: Wisconsin 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Wyoming 1

About this foundation

Figure Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, 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.

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Does Figure Foundation 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 Figure Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $150K across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Figure Foundation give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Wyoming (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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