Private foundation · EIN 39-1225145 · Monona, Wisconsin · Community improvement

Tfi 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $202K total, median $101K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$202K
Median grant
$101K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tellurian IncMonona, WIGeneral support$200K
Specialty Care Free ClinicMadison, WIGeneral support$2,000

About this foundation

Tfi Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Monona, Wisconsin, administered in care of Stephen Lawrence, tax-exempt since 1980. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Tfi Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Tfi Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $202K across 2 grants, a median of $101K.

Where does Tfi Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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