Thomas A Fox Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Thomas A Fox Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,775 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,988 and the largest $26,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$79,775
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,988
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,300 the year before.
25% 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 | $72,250 | 11 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $86,300 | 11 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $79,775 | 12 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jill Brodkey 313 Sauk Creek Dr, Madison, WI 53717 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 732-6344, jill.brodkey@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applicants should include their mission and financials. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Charitable nature, wildlife, and AIDS are the areas that will be considered. |
What Thomas A Fox Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $63,300 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,975 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Aids | $26,000 |
| Treatment Action Group | Aids | $7,500 |
| Illinois Birddog Rescue | Nature | $6,975 |
| Gathering Waters | Nature | $6,650 |
| Landmark Conservancy | Nature | $5,250 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Wildlife rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| Door County Land Trust | Nature | $4,975 |
| Waukesha Land Conservancy | Nature | $4,975 |
| Groundswell Conservancy | Nature | $4,975 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust | Nature | $4,475 |
| Animal Retreat | Wildlife | $2,000 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | Nature | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Brodkey
Questions people ask
Does Thomas A Fox Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Thomas A Fox Charitable Trust give?
$79,775 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,988.
Who runs Thomas A Fox Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill Brodkey (Trustee).
What does Thomas A Fox Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and animals.