Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc
Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Madison, Wisconsin. It supports public education and awareness about buying local, collaboration among like-minded organizations, and initiatives that strengthen locally owned businesses and the surrounding community.
Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,036
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $12,797
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $17,579
- -31.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The scholarship program accepts online applications. Applicants should be area high school seniors planning to pursue a business career and enroll in a qualifying post-secondary program. The listed deadline of March 1, 2027, is upcoming.
- Review Cycle
- March 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- March 1, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Yvette's Local Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund)
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 International Lane 110, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 826-2047
Website: https://danebuylocal.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc
Who Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1,446 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,445 grants of 1,446 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The scholarship program serves high school seniors in the Dane County, Wisconsin area. The Foundation describes its broader work as supporting locally owned businesses in South Central Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2022) to $12.7M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County of Dane Madison, WI | Covid Relief Return | $136,209 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,036 | $12,797 | $17,579 | — | — |
| 2023 | $20,818 | $14,400 | $25,639 | — | — |
| 2022 | $32,057 | $29,662 | $189,798 | $136,209 | 1 |
| 2021 | $199,958 | $19,130,759 | $18,987,687 | $12,667,595 | 1,382 |
| 2020 | $94,386 | $10,754,631 | $10,714,399 | $378,000 | 63 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the Foundation’s 2024 filing is to advance Dane Buy Local’s mission and receive grants and contributions benefiting that organization. The filing describes its primary program as educating the public about the benefits of prioritizing local businesses, promoting buying local, and fostering collaboration among like-minded organizations.
The Foundation’s website says donations support buy-local education campaigns, including resources to build local business and support for underserved neighborhoods. It also describes goals such as providing mentorship opportunities in schools and training, marketing, and networking opportunities for local businesses. Its scholarship fund supports young people pursuing business, marketing, and entrepreneurship education.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s 2024 filing reports no grants. The available program information describes scholarships for graduating area high school seniors who plan to pursue a business career and enroll in a post-secondary program preparing them for independent business ownership. The program is intended particularly to support students who might otherwise lack support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca Muehl as president and treasurer, Scott Seid as vice president, Paula Severson as secretary, and Lee Kampa and Lauri Lee as directors.
Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc is led by Rebecca Muehl, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Muehl
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauri Lee
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Kampa
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Seid
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Severson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Colin Murray (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc
How large is Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc?
Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13K.
What does Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc fund?
The mission stated on the Foundation’s 2024 filing is to advance Dane Buy Local’s mission and receive grants and contributions benefiting that organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc?
The scholarship program accepts online applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc make grants?
The scholarship program serves high school seniors in the Dane County, Wisconsin area. The Foundation describes its broader work as supporting locally owned businesses in South Central Wisconsin.
What is Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3494555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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