Forest Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Forest Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,455 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $46,400. 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$188,455
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$46,400
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $185,100 the year before.
7% 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 | $168,960 | 15 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $185,100 | 15 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $188,455 | 14 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Forest 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 Forest Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $106,055 |
| Illinois | 1 | $46,400 |
| New York | 2 | $26,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University | General operations | $46,400 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wi | General operations | $30,000 |
| Jewish Fdn of Education for Women | General operations | $25,000 |
| Women's Medical Fund Inc | General operations | $20,000 |
| Goodman Community Centre | General operations | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | General operations | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Madison Senior Center Fdn | General operations | $7,500 |
| Jewish Social Services Madison | General operations | $7,500 |
| Camp Interlaken JCC | General operations | $7,055 |
| Madison Public Library | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wyso-Madison Music Makers | General operations | $5,000 |
| Four Seasons Theatre | General operations | $4,000 |
| Laguardia High School | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara E Klein
- Daniel A Klein
- Brandon Krueger
Questions people ask
Does Forest Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forest Foundation Inc give?
$188,455 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Forest Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara E Klein (President), Daniel A Klein (Vice Preside) and Brandon Krueger (Director).
What does Forest Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.