Private foundation · EIN 82-0650341 · Madison, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable 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: 36 grants paid, $135K total, median $2,500. 81% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$135K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in WI
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wisconsin Historical SocietyMadison, WIGeneral support$17K
UW FoundationMilwaukee, WI10000 fund xxx-xx-xxxx 2000 odessey pr0ject$12K
Madison Public Schools FoundationMadison, WICampaign for high school athletics academics$10K
VesterheimDecorah, IAGeneral support$10K
Childrens Theatre of MadisonMadison, WIGeneral support$10K
UW FoundationMilwaukee, WI3000 norwegian language 2500 award in the arts$5,500
NagcWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
Wisconsin Public RadioMadison, WIGeneral support$5,000
Holy Wisdom MonestaryMiddleton, WIGeneral support$5,000
Overture Center for the ArtsMadison, WIGeneral support$5,000
PBS WisconsinMadison, WIGeneral support$5,000
YWCAMadison, WIGeneral support$3,000
Planned Parenthood of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$3,000
Torkse Kubben FoundationMadison, WIGeneral support$3,000
Art Literature LabMadison, WIGeneral support$2,500
Clean Lakes AllianceMadison, WIGeneral support$2,500
American Players TheatreSpring Green, WIGeneral support$2,500
Midwest Environmental AdvocatesMadison, WIGeneral support$2,500
Wisconsin Chamber OrchestraMadison, WIGeneral support$2,500
Reach Out and Read WisconsinGlendale, WIGeneral support$2,000
Bethel Lutheran ChurchMadison, WIGeneral support$2,000
The Center for Black Excellence andMadison, WIGeneral support$2,000
DaisMadison, WIGeneral support$2,000
Wayforward ResourcesMiddleton, WIGeneral support$2,000
Operation Fresh StartMadison, WIGeneral support$2,000
Forward Theatre CompanyMadison, WIGeneral support$1,500
Aldo Leopold Nature CenterMonona, WIGeneral support$1,500
Madison Area Concert HandbellsMadison, WIGeneral support$1,500
Friends of the Pheasant Branch ConsMiddleton, WIGeneral support$1,200
Habitat for Humanity of Lee HendrFort Myers, FLGeneral support$1,000
South Fork Lacrosse Booster ClubWater Mill, NYGeneral support$1,000
Springs Food PantryEast Hampton, NYGeneral support$1,000
East Hampton Food PantryEast Hampton, NYGeneral support$1,000
East Hampton Educational FoundationEast Hampton, NYGeneral support$1,000
Dane County Humane SocietyMadison, WIGeneral support$500
RootedMadison, WIGeneral support$500

By state: Wisconsin 29 · Iowa 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 4 · Florida 1

About this foundation

John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Jane a Bartell, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable 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 John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $135K across 36 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (29 grants), Iowa (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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