Bidwell Foundation
Bidwell Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in PORTAGE, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $51K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$51K
Grant Count
7
Avg Grant Size
$7K
About Bidwell Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bidwell Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in PORTAGE, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $51K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | — |
| Expenses | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Uw Eau Claire College ($16,000), City of Portage - Park&rec Dept ($10,000), Uw Platteville College ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2ND HARVEST FOOD PANTRY MADISON, WI | FOOD FOR HUNGRY | $4,000 |
| CITY OF PORTAGE - PARK&REC DEPT PORTAGE, WI | PARK SHELTER | $10,000 |
| PORTAGE FOOD PANTRY PORTAGE, WI | FOOD FOR HUNGRY | $4,000 |
| UW LACROSSE COLLEGE LACROSSE, WI | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| UW EAU CLAIRE COLLEGE EAU CLAIRE, WI | SCHOLARSHIP | $16,000 |
| UW PLATTEVILLE COLLEGE PLATTEVILLE, WI | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU PORTAGE, WI | CONCERTS IN THE PARK | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD WITT | TRUSTEE | 8 | $9,000 |
| GARY WITT | TRUSTEE | 2 | $9,000 |
| MARK WITT | TRUSTEE | 2 | $9,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Bidwell Foundation operate?
Bidwell Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Bidwell Foundation award?
In 2020, Bidwell Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $51K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bidwell Foundation's EIN?
Bidwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1340893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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