How to apply
By initial letter of inquiry with name of person whom the foundation should contact Contact: Brian Spielmann Vp, 401 Charmany Drive, Madison, Wi, 6082325977 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Local organizations engaged in non-profit activities designed improve the economic and social well being of the community by First Business Financial Services, Inc
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Dane County IncFitchburg, WI | Program support | $125K |
| United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WI | Program support | $38K |
| American Heart Association IncBoone, IA | Program support | $25K |
| Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation IncMadison, WI | Program support | $15K |
| Envision UnlimitedChicago, IL | Program support | $10K |
| Madison Public Library Foundation IncMadison, WI | Program support | $10K |
| American Cancer Society IncPewaukee, WI | Program support | $9,100 |
| Stoughton Hospital Foundation IncStoughton, WI | Program support - pmt 3 of | $5,000 |
| Community Smiles DentalWaukesha, WI | Program support - pmt 1 of | $5,000 |
| Edgewood CollegeMadison, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lad Lake IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Coordinated Child Care IncMadison, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Reedsburg Area Medical Center FoundationReedsburg, WI | Program support - pmt 1 of | $5,000 |
| The Grand Oshkosh IncOshkosh, WI | Program support- pmt 5 of 5 | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Center of East Central WiMenasha, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras IncMadison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assoc IncChicago, IL | Program support | $3,000 |
| Bridging the Gap IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $3,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyDetroit, MI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Abundant Life Christian School Fdn IncMadsion, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Meta House IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center IncMonona, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Chamber OrchestraMadison, WI | Family series contribution | $2,500 |
| Wha Research & Education FoundationMadison, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Cathedral Center IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Community Action Coalition for South Central WiMadison, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Vogel Foundation IncMadison, WI | School supplies for kids | $2,000 |
| Ozaukee Nonprofit Center IncGrafton, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin IncMiddleton, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wi IncWauwatosa, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Madison IncMadison, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| South Central Library System FoundationMadison, WI | General support | $1,500 |
| River Food PantryMadison, WI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| New Heights Lutheran ChurchMazomanie, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Pecatonica Area Food PantryBlanchardville, WI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Hope Clinic IncMiddleton, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| District Council of Madison Inc Society of St Vincent de PaulMadison, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Kandu Industries IncMilton, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Disability Rights Wisconsin IncMadison, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Blackhawk Evangelical Free ChurchMiddleton, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wayforward ResourcesMiddleton, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WisconsinMadison, WI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Goodman Community Center IncMadison, WI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Lussier Community Education Center IncMadison, WI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Reap Food GroupMadison, WI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Third and Long FoundationKansas City, MO | Program support | $1,000 |
| Badger Prairie Needs Network IncVerona, WI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Waunakee Ecumenical Board IncWaunakee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Oregon Area Food Pantry IncOregon, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Nurses on Board Coalition C/O Kollath CpaMadison, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Dane County Parks IncMadison, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Village Diaper Bank IncMadison, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Liuna Wi Charitable Foundation IncDeforest, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Christ Lutheran ChurchDeforest, WI | Program support | $500 |
| Greater Kansas City Community FoundationOverland Park, KS | Program support | $500 |
| Erin Andra Wilson FoundationOverland Park, KS | Program support | $500 |
| Madison Reading Project IncMadsion, WI | Program support | $500 |
| Maydm IncMadison, WI | Program support | $500 |
| Deforest Police FoundationDeforest, WI | Program support | $500 |
By state: Wisconsin 55 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 3 · Michigan 1 · Kansas 2 · Missouri 1
About this foundation
First Business Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Ed Sloane, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does First Business Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. By initial letter of inquiry with name of person whom the foundation should contact Deadlines: None.
How much does First Business Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $339K across 63 grants, a median of $1,500.
Where does First Business Charitable Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (55 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Madison that accept applications
All in Wisconsin| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Incsince 2008 | Madison, WI | $20M3 grants · 2024 | $120K | Preselected only | $342M |
| Engelke Family Foundation Incsince 2013 | Madison, WI | $3.5M21 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $107M |
| Everythings Possible Foundation Incsince 2016 | Madison, WI | — | — | Not stated | $107M |
| Henry J Predolin Foundation Incsince 1998 | Madison, WI | $2.9M3 grants · 2024 | $970K | Preselected only | $69M |
| Oscar Rennebohm Foundationsince 1951 | Madison, WI | $3.2M37 grants · 2025 | $75K | Yes | $49M |
| Madison Gas & Electric Foundation Incsince 1966 | Madison, WI | $1.9M217 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $45M |
| Sally Mead Hands Foundationsince 2009 | Madison, WI | $2.2M49 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $33M |
| American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Incsince 2015 | Madison, WI | $14M14 grants · 2024 | $569K | Preselected only | $31M |