Debeck Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Debeck Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,390 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,743 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$162,390
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,743
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$105,837
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,108 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,117 | 8 | $36,098 |
| 2024 | $100,108 | 10 | $127,428 |
| 2025 | $162,390 | 10 | $105,837 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tom Debeck 8500 Greenway Blvd Suite 202, Middleton, WI 53562 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 836-1071, tom@speedwaysg.com |
| What to submit | Grant request |
| Restrictions | Provides grants to fund scholarships and other educational needs at colleges and universities. |
What Debeck Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $129,390 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Deborah wells and thomas debeck fund | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Dane County Parks | Mission support | $30,000 |
| Spelman College | Scholarship awards | $30,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Scholarship awards | $13,404 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Scholarship awards | $11,486 |
| The Harbor Recovery Center | Mission support | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Pets make a difference fund | $10,000 |
| Minnesota State University | Scholarship award- mankato campus | $3,000 |
| Badger Praire Needs Network | Mission support | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Mission support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Debeck
- Deborah Wells
- Peter Oettinger
Questions people ask
Does Debeck Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Debeck Foundation Inc give?
$162,390 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,743.
Who runs Debeck Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Debeck (President), Deborah Wells (Vice President) and Peter Oettinger (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Debeck Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.