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David S Bourne Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Madison, Wisconsin · EIN 202047629

David S Bourne Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $61,000 the year before.

44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,0003$1.2 million
2024$61,0006$1.3 million
2025$108,00010$6.1 million

How to apply

David S Bourne 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What David S Bourne Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin9$93,000
New York1$15,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Food for thought program$20,000
Biodynamic Association
Albany, NY
Zinniker farm stewardship$15,000
Goodman Community Center
Madison, WI
General support for charitable activities$10,000
Goodman Community Center
Madison, WI
Pantry emergency fund$10,000
Healthy Food for All
Madison, WI
General support for charitable activities$10,000
Madison Bach Musicians
Madison, WI
General support for charitable activities$10,000
Reap Food Group
Madison, WI
Uproot food truck tour program$10,000
Rooted Wi Inc
Madison, WI
Community workshops at troy$10,000
Music Con Brio Inc
Madison, WI
Rental costs for program space use$8,000
East Madison Community Center
Madison, WI
Fit for the future renew$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does David S Bourne Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does David S Bourne Foundation Inc give?

$108,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs David S Bourne Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Damon Bourne (President/Secretary), Ronald Bourne (Treasurer) and Frieda Bourne (Vice President).

What does David S Bourne Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, community development and arts and culture.

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