Private foundation · EIN 47-5039443 · Madison, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nick and Judith Topitzes 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: 13 grants paid, $159K total, median $3,000. 54% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$159K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WI
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Paypal Charitable Giving FundWashington, DCGeneral Operations$71K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIGeneral Operations$50K
Hellenic College Holy CrossBrookline, MAGeneral Operations$7,000
Assumption ChurchMadison, WIGeneral Operations$5,000
International Orthodox Christian CharitiesTowson, MDGeneral Operations$5,000
Catholic Charities Diocese of MadisonMadison, WIGeneral Operations$4,000
Friends of PBS WisconsinMadison, WIGeneral Operations$3,000
Hope for UkraineRoseland, NJGeneral Operations$3,000
Ss Cyril & Methodius Orthodox ChurchMadison, WIGeneral Operations$3,000
St Coletta of WisconsinJefferson, WIGeneral Operations$3,000
St Katherine's Greek Orthodox ChurchNaples, FLGeneral Operations$2,500
American ForestsWashington, DCGeneral Operations$1,000
Special Olympics of WiMadison, WIGeneral Operations$1,000

By state: District of Columbia 2 · Wisconsin 7 · Massachusetts 1 · Maryland 1 · New Jersey 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Nick Topitzes, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Nick and Judith Topitzes 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 Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $159K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), Wisconsin (7 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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