Outrider Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Outrider Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $217,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $170,000. 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$217,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,000 the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 4 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $217,000 | 4 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Outrider 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $172,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism Funding Partners | Journalism fellowship | $170,000 |
| Individual | Journalism fellowship | $25,000 |
| Complexly | Journalism fellowship | $20,000 |
| Psr-La | Public support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Adams
- David Vitse
- Robert K Elder
- Frank Burgess
- Charles P Ries
- Hillary Vedvig
- Tom Loftus
Questions people ask
Does Outrider Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Outrider Foundation Inc give?
$217,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Outrider Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Adams (Vice President), David Vitse (Treasurer), Robert K Elder (President & CEO) and Frank Burgess (Chairman) among 7 officers and trustees.