B & D Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
B & D Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,378 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$126,378
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $169,775 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,130 | 22 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $169,775 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $126,378 | 23 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
B & D Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What B & D Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 23 | $126,378 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran Church and School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Manawa Revitalization Committee | General operations | $15,000 |
| Little Wolf High School | Education | $10,000 |
| Lions Pride Endowment Fund of Wi | General operations | $8,500 |
| Little Wolf High School | Education | $6,000 |
| Sturm Humanitarian Foundation | General operations | $6,000 |
| Manawa Community Living Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Manawa Area Food Pantry | General operations | $3,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran School | General operations | $3,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran School | General operations | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Lions Foundation | General operations | $1,800 |
| Rawride Boys Ranch | General operations | $1,500 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | General operations | $1,500 |
| St Joseph's Residence Inc | General operations | $1,500 |
| Theda Care Foundation | General operations | $1,500 |
| United Methodist Church | General operations | $1,500 |
| Waupaca Area Community Foundation | General operations | $1,500 |
| Zion Ev Lutheran Church | General operations | $1,500 |
| Mid-State Youth Football & Cheerlea | General operations | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Foundation of Wi | General operations | $1,000 |
| City of Manawa | General operations | $968 |
| Little Wolf River Trail | General operations | $890 |
| Little Wolf River Trail | General operations | $720 |
Officers and trustees
- Randal Carl
- David Carl
- Mary Mann
- Matthew Suby
Questions people ask
Does B & D Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B & D Foundation Inc give?
$126,378 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs B & D Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Randal Carl (President), David Carl (Vice Preside), Mary Mann (Secretary) and Matthew Suby (Treasurer).
What does B & D Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.