John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $572,500 in 99 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$572,500
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was down from $590,577 the year before.
2% 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 | $595,500 | 100 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $590,577 | 100 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $572,500 | 99 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
John J Frautschi 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 John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 74 | $516,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $13,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra | General | $100,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | General | $77,000 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra | General | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Women's Shelter | General | $25,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (Dais) | General | $19,500 |
| American Players Theatre | General | $17,500 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | General | $15,000 |
| Overture Center Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Madison Rotary Foundation | General | $13,500 |
| Madison College Foundation | General | $12,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | General | $11,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra | General | $10,000 |
| Madison Lakeway Partners | General | $10,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance | General | $9,500 |
| International Shakespeare Center Santa Fe | General | $8,000 |
| Canopy Center | General | $7,500 |
| Chrysalis | General | $7,500 |
| The Foundation for Madison Public Schools | General | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| International Crane Foundation | General | $7,000 |
| St Phillip Presbyterian Church | General | $7,000 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Foundation Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Fountain Valley School | General | $5,000 |
| Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | General | $5,000 |
| Madison Opera | General | $5,000 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | General | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Fdn (Paul Carbone Cancer Center) | General | $5,000 |
| Madison Childrens Museum | General | $4,500 |
| Amherst College | General | $4,000 |
| Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society | General | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin | General | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane Co | General | $3,000 |
| The Cradle Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Upstart Crows of Santa Fe | General | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth Inc (Wcaty) | General | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra | General | $3,000 |
| Arts for All | General | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General | $2,000 |
| CTM Madison Family Theatre Company | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth J Frautschi
- Anthony M Frautschi
- Christopher J Frautschi
- Jac Gardner
Questions people ask
Does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc give?
$572,500 in tax year 2025, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth J Frautschi (Vice-Pres), Anthony M Frautschi (Treas), Christopher J Frautschi (Pres/Sec) and Jac Gardner (Director).
What does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and human services.