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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 39-6105418

Trustage Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Madison, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 74 grants and $3.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,558,457

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $14,628,211

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,020,946

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $14,419,175

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,901,432

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $19,102,370

  • Tax year 2021

    $7,900,873

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $18,228,322

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,914,724

    Grants listed
    240
    Assets, end of year
    $14,186,838

Grants paid in 2024

74 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $650,000
  2. Yourcause IncCharleston, SC

    Charitable

    $509,557
  3. The Foundation for Black Women's WellnessMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $250,000
  4. Bayview Foundation IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $150,000
  5. YMCA MadisonMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $150,000
  6. Iowa Heartland Habitat for HumanityWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  7. National Credit Union FoundationWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $100,000
  8. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane CountyMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $100,000
  9. 247 BlacWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $80,000
  10. The 1619 Freedom SchoolCedar Falls, IA

    Charitable

    $75,000
  11. Ceos of TomorrowMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $75,000
  12. Boys and Girls Club of Dane CountyFitchburg, WI

    Charitable

    $75,000
  13. The Jesse Cosby CenterWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $70,000
  14. Operation Fresh StartMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $70,000
  15. Gay Straight Alliance for SafeschoolsMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $65,000
  16. United Way Waverly Shell RockWaverly, IA

    Charitable

    $60,000
  17. Outreach Community CenterMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $50,000
  18. MTZ Charitable Organization IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $50,000
  19. Foundation for Dane County ParksMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $50,000
  20. National Credit Union FoundationWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $50,000
  21. Goodman Community CenterMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $50,000
  22. Centro Hispano IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $50,000
  23. Cedar Valley Friends of the FamilyWaverly, IA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  24. The Job FoundationCedar Falls, IA

    Charitable

    $40,000
  25. Middleton Outreach Ministry (nka Wayforward Resources)Middleton, WI

    Charitable

    $40,000
  26. Literacy NetworkMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $40,000
  27. Simpson Street Free PressMonona, WI

    Charitable

    $35,000
  28. Root to Rise IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $35,000
  29. Horizon High SchoolMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $32,000
  30. One City UnitedMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $30,400
  31. Working Against Violence IncRapid City, SD

    Charitable

    $30,000
  32. Briarpatch Youth Services IncFitchburg, WI

    Charitable

    $30,000
  33. All in MentoringWaverly, IA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  34. Porchlight IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $25,000
  35. Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar ValleyCedar Falls, IA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  36. YMCA MadisonMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $25,000
  37. East Madison Community CenterMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $25,000
  38. Rapid City Club for BoysRapid City, SD

    Charitable

    $20,000
  39. Catholic Charities - the BeaconMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $20,000
  40. Hospitality House of the Cedar ValleyWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  41. The Uplift FoundationCuster, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  42. Transformations by Austin AngelsWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  43. Project Home IncMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  44. Madison Area Community Land TrustMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  45. Gigi's PlayhouseMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  46. Embracing ExplorationsWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  47. Clean Lakes AllianceMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  48. American Red CrossMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  49. Asset BuildersMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  50. Americans for Independent LivingWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $7,500
  51. Social Action IncWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $7,000
  52. Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities DyslexiaMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $6,000
  53. Waverly-Shell Rock Middle SchoolWaverly, IA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  54. Marching Against the DarknessWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  55. United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  56. North Star Community ServicesWaterloo, IA

    Charitable

    $1,250
  57. Dress for Success DallasDallas, TX

    Charitable

    $500
  58. Womens Institute for A Secure RetirementWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $250
  59. Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation IncMazomanie, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  60. Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation IncMazomanie, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  61. Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation IncMazomanie, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  62. Nationwide Chirldren's Hospital FoundationColumbus, OH

    Charitable

    $250
  63. The Second Chance FundLodi, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  64. Sugar River Senior CenterBelleville, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  65. Sugar River Senior CenterBelleville, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  66. St Christopher ParishMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  67. Sigmas of Charlotte Foundation IncCharlotee, NC

    Charitable

    $250
  68. Project Flo AssociationNew Hampton, IA

    Charitable

    $250
  69. Grace ChurchNew Glarus, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  70. Fond Du Lac Soccer AssociationFond Du Lac, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  71. Cross Plains Lions Club FoundationCross Plains, WI

    Charitable

    $250
  72. Community Lutheran SchoolReadlyn, IA

    Charitable

    $250
  73. Community Lutheran SchoolReadlyn, IA

    Charitable

    $250
  74. Community Lutheran SchoolReadlyn, IA

    Charitable

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $255,25021% of the total
  2. Health1 grant $250,00020% of the total
  3. Human services6 grants $192,00015% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter7 grants $167,75014% of the total
  5. Youth development3 grants $125,00010% of the total
  6. Community development2 grants $80,5006% of the total
  7. 8 other causes11 grants $172,00014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin45 grants $2,256,150
  2. Iowa20 grants $591,500
  3. South Carolina1 grant $509,557
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $150,250
  5. South Dakota2 grants $50,000
  6. Texas1 grant $500
  7. North Carolina1 grant $250
  8. Ohio1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Angela RussellPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paul BarbatoSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian J BorakoveTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Katherine L CastroASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Todd M DunningASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • John CassidyDIRECTOR (START 05/24) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth McCluskeyDIRECTOR (START 05/24) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Danielle CruzDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Emily GnamVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (END 11/24) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelly ToyASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Scott TravisASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Angel McCann-LairDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Linda NedelcoffDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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