Conroy Family Foundation Inc
Conroy Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $305,000, primarily to organizations in Wisconsin.
Conroy Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Conroy Family Foundation Inc gave $305K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Wisconsin. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- +53.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,462
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,872,938
- +170.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Conroy Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 Lakewood Blvd, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 288-9222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Conroy Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $301K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 52 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (3%), Missouri (3%), Virginia (2%), and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Conroy Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021) to $946K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $100,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts Madison, WI | General Support | $75,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $60,000 |
| United Way of Dane County Madison, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Fight Colorectal Cancer Springfield, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Valerie Fund Maplewood, NJ | General Support | $3,500 |
| American Cancer Society (Coaches VS Cancer) Kennesaw, GA | Coaches VS. Cancer Program Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,872,938 | $8,672,084 | $343,299 | $305,000 | 13 | $324,149 | $534,214 | $314,330 |
| 2024 | $4,757,188 | $448,528 | $239,065 | $199,000 | 12 | $199,000 | $412,397 | $269,528 |
| 2023 | $4,547,725 | $199,666 | $983,697 | $945,690 | 11 | $945,690 | $163,662 | $260,078 |
| 2022 | $5,331,756 | $-58,492 | $565,352 | $524,230 | 7 | $524,230 | $38,742 | $293,037 |
| 2021 | $5,913,801 | $3,972,705 | $286,541 | $175,000 | 9 | $179,550 | $3,926,233 | $289,917 |
| 2020 | $2,229,481 | $5,002,417 | $351,229 | $281,000 | 9 | — | $45,581 | $111,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Conroy Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $314K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts, community, health, and charitable organizations. For example, United Way of Dane County describes its mission as uniting the community to achieve measurable results that change lives. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance says it works to end colon and rectal cancer through prevention, research, and support for patients, families, and caregivers. Fight Colorectal Cancer says it educates and supports patients, advocates for research, and empowers survivors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $305,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to the Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc., $75,000 to Overture Center for the Arts, and $60,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin; each was for general support. United Way of Dane County received $25,000 for general support.
Other 2025 grants included $10,000 each to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Fight Colorectal Cancer, both for general support, and $3,500 to The Valerie Fund. The Valerie Fund describes its purpose as raising funds to support comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders. Research for the Kids received $1,000; it says proceeds benefit pediatric brain tumor and heart defects research programs at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Conroy Family Foundation Inc is led by Sheila Conroy, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheila Conroy
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Conroy
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Dillig
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Conroy Family Foundation Inc
How much does Conroy Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Conroy Family Foundation Inc gave $305K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 12 grants.
What is Conroy Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Conroy Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,462, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Conroy Family Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Conroy Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Conroy Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants).
Does Conroy Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Conroy Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Conroy Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Conroy Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc ($100,000), Overture Center for the Arts ($75,000) and Medical College of Wisconsin ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Conroy Family Foundation Inc?
Conroy Family Foundation Inc reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $314K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Conroy Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts, community, health, and charitable organizations. For example, United Way of Dane County describes its mission as uniting the community to achieve measurable results that change lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Conroy Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Conroy Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Conroy Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2315197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Conroy Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Conroy Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/conroy-family-foundation-inc-morg_5e9be62186de436ca3027832f7d38818
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