Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $17K to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $1,000. 0 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in WA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick and Lee Baxter Family Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Madison Investments Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Podolsky Family Foundation C/O Randy Podolsky | Riverwoods, IL | 1 | $950 | $950 | Preselected only | Charitable Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Madison, Washington?
Patrick and Lee Baxter Family Foundation Inc, Madison Investments Foundation Inc, Podolsky Family Foundation C/O Randy Podolsky reported grants to Madison organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.