Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $550,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
11% 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 | $1.9 million | 39 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 49 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 46 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable 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 Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 27 | $1.7 million |
| Florida | 4 | $58,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 3 | $15,750 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gigi's Playhouse | Charitable operations | $550,000 |
| St Mary's Foundation | Charitable operations | $260,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc | Charitable operations and capital fund | $252,000 |
| St Augustine University Parish | Charitable operations | $200,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Just One International Inc | Charitable operations | $50,000 |
| St Paul's University Catholic Foundation | Charitable operations | $35,000 |
| Catholic Multicultural Center | Charitable operations | $30,000 |
| Down Home Ranch | Charitable operations | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable operations and we build campaign | $30,000 |
| St Matthew's House | Charitable operations | $30,000 |
| The Woods Camp | Charitable operations | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dane County Inc | Charitable operations | $25,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Gilda's Club Madison Wisconsin Inc | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Post College Connections Inc | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Solace Friends Inc | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Charitable operations | $15,000 |
| The Miracle League of Dane County | Charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| FMSC (Feeding My Starving Children) | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe Social Services | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Horizon High School of Madison Inc | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Specialty Free Care Clinic Inc | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| St Ambrose Academy | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| The Road Home Dane County | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| UW Foundation | Odyssey project | $10,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Greenco Industries Foundation | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Hazotte Ministries AIDS Orphans | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Ibmglobal | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Wisconsin | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Focus Ministries | Charitable operations | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Hartung
- Julie A Hartung
- Heather L Surana
- Courtney F Hyzer
Questions people ask
Does Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Hartung (Director), Julie A Hartung (Director), Heather L Surana (Director) and Courtney F Hyzer (Director).
What does Daniel & Julie Hartung Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.