Therese Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Therese Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$457,655
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $23,000 | 4 | $409,393 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 4 | $389,037 |
| 2025 | $23,500 | 5 | $457,655 |
How to apply
| Contact | George Farah Therese Foundation 1328 Vilas Avenue, Madison, WI 53715 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 251-9676 |
| What to submit | Mail a one page grant proposal along with the IRS determination letter. |
| Deadlines | Distributions are made throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Grants are provided to charitable organizations that serve our four target areas: physical health, mental health, interfaith, and the environment. |
What Therese Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Community Health Centers | Support the expansion of patient services | $5,000 |
| Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation | Support el pahuma orchid reserve project to protect the cloud forest in ecuador's tropical andes region | $5,000 |
| The Christine Center | Support general mission | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | Support the nelson institute for environmental studies | $5,000 |
| Insight Meditation Center of the Mid-Peninsula | Support general mission | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- George Farah
- Diane Farah
- Simone Goldman
Questions people ask
Does Therese Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Distributions are made throughout the year.
How much does Therese Foundation Inc give?
$23,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Therese Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George Farah (Executive Director/ Treasurer), Diane Farah (Director) and Simone Goldman (Director).
What does Therese Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.