JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN
Madison, WI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-0650341
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The John W. Thompson and Jane A. Bartell Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With total grants paid amounting to $368.2K in 2024 and 42 grantees supported, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
Madison, WI
$3M
78%

VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM
Decorah, IA
$105.3K
3%
MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
MADISON, WI
$44.6K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN?
No. JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN give?
JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Iowa, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN make each year?
In 2024, JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $368 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC, VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM, and MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN?
JOHN W THOMPSON AND JANE A BARTELL CHARITABLE FOUN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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