Backus Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Backus Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waunakee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,126 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27,126
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$612,279
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11,247 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,247 | 38 | $558,673 |
| 2024 | $27,126 | 48 | $612,279 |
How to apply
Backus Family 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 Backus Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 21 | $10,181 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $2,464 |
| Virginia | 3 | $927 |
| Michigan | 2 | $750 |
| Arizona | 3 | $600 |
| Ohio | 1 | $514 |
| California | 2 | $458 |
| New York | 2 | $410 |
| Utah | 1 | $210 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nanostead Foundation DBA Marshall Relief Alliance | Marshall relief alliance | $10,000 |
| Faith Congregational Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Gale Etrick Trempeleau School District | Alan bratberg scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Wilton Hillside Cemetery | General support | $1,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General support | $521 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc | Children's miracle network hospitals fund | $518 |
| International Crane Foundation | General support | $515 |
| Three Pillars Senior Living Communities | Resident support fund health carecenter | $515 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Center Foundation Inc | General support | $515 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | General support | $514 |
| Apostolic Praise Tabernacle | General support | $500 |
| Blackhawk Church | General support | $500 |
| Help the Least of These | Projects in nairobo, kenya | $500 |
| Stoughton Hospital Foundation | General support | $500 |
| United Pentecostal Church of Stoughton | General support | $500 |
| Wayne High School Marching Band | Scholarship | $500 |
| Alter-Ations Inc | General support | $400 |
| St Ann's Parish | General support | $300 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | General support | $300 |
| Trempealeau County Humane Society | General support | $300 |
| United Way of Dane County | General support | $300 |
| Arizona Hemophilia Association Inc (DBA Arizona Bleeding Disorders) | General support | $250 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | General support | $250 |
| Mingus Mountain VFW Post 10227 | General support | $250 |
| Parkinson's Association of San Diego | General support | $250 |
| St Matthew's House | General support | $214 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $210 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $210 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General support | $208 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | General support | $206 |
| Home for the Troops | General support | $206 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | General support | $206 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | General support | $206 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General support | $206 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $206 |
| Angel's Wish Incorporated | General support | $200 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $200 |
| Fortunate Ferals Inc | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas A Backus
- Diana D Backus
- Bret Backus
Questions people ask
Does Backus Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Backus Family Foundation Inc give?
$27,126 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Backus Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas A Backus (President), Diana D Backus (Vice President) and Bret Backus (Secretary).
What does Backus Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and health.