David S Bourne Foundation Inc
David S Bourne Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2025, it provided grants to 10 charitable organizations, with awards supporting activities that included food access, agriculture, community programs, and music.
David S Bourne Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David S Bourne Foundation Inc gave $108K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,000
- +77.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,800
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,239,039
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David S Bourne Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 N Prospect Ave, Madison, WI 53726-3974
Phone: (608) 233-5176
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David S Bourne Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodman Community Center ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 14% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How David S Bourne Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 188% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $108K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | Food for Thought Program | $20,000 |
| Biodynamic Association Albany, NY | Zinniker Farm Stewardship | $15,000 |
| Goodman Community Center Madison, WI | General Support for Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Goodman Community Center Madison, WI | Pantry Emergency Fund | $10,000 |
| Healthy Food for All Madison, WI | General Support for Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Madison Bach Musicians Madison, WI | General Support for Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Reap Food Group Madison, WI | Uproot Food Truck Tour Program | $10,000 |
| Rooted WI Inc Madison, WI | Community Workshops at Troy | $10,000 |
| Music Con Brio Inc Madison, WI | Rental Costs for Program Space Use | $8,000 |
| East Madison Community Center Madison, WI | Fit for the Future Renew | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,239,039 | $80,166 | $137,461 | $108,000 | 10 | $108,997 | $42,504 | $188,218 |
| 2024 | $1,296,334 | $160,829 | $75,874 | $61,000 | 6 | $61,895 | $46,850 | $59,098 |
| 2023 | $1,211,379 | $135,732 | $43,301 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,845 | $25,306 | $54,186 |
| 2022 | $1,118,948 | $236,081 | $50,425 | $37,500 | 5 | $38,130 | $24,506 | $46,831 |
| 2021 | $934,803 | $160,246 | $53,831 | $42,500 | 6 | $43,085 | $49,500 | $45,496 |
| 2020 | $830,184 | $128,728 | $63,000 | $52,500 | 7 | — | $18,813 | $42,175 |
| 2019 | $765,313 | $121,489 | $38,925 | $30,000 | 6 | — | $13,119 | $36,343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David S Bourne Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $188K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for food programs, agricultural stewardship, community workshops, community-center activities, and music programs.
Among its grantees, the Biodynamic Association describes its mission as renewing the vitality of the earth, the integrity of food, and the health and wholeness of communities through relationships between people and the earth. REAP Food Group says it works to transform communities, economies, and lives through good food. Rooted WI describes a vision of food, land, and learning collaborations that help people thrive in healthy, equitable, and sustainable neighborhoods. Madison Bach Musicians says it presents Bach’s music to the public and schools to enrich and educate.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $108,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable awards included $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin for its Food for Thought program; $15,000 to the Biodynamic Association for Zinniker Farm stewardship; and $10,000 each to Goodman Community Center, Healthy Food for All, Madison Bach Musicians, REAP Food Group, and Rooted WI. Goodman Community Center received two separate $10,000 grants, one for general charitable activities and one for its Pantry Emergency Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Damon Bourne as president/secretary, Ronald Bourne as treasurer, and Frieda Bourne as vice president.
David S Bourne Foundation Inc is led by Damon Bourne, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Damon Bourne
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frieda Bourne
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Bourne
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 David S Bourne Foundation Inc
How much does David S Bourne Foundation Inc give each year?
David S Bourne Foundation Inc gave $108K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 6 grants.
What is David S Bourne Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David S Bourne Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,800, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David S Bourne Foundation Inc give grants?
David S Bourne Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (9 grants).
Does David S Bourne Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of David S Bourne Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David S Bourne Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David S Bourne Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Goodman Community Center ($20,000 across 2 grants), Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin ($20,000) and Biodynamic Association ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David S Bourne Foundation Inc?
David S Bourne Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David S Bourne Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for food programs, agricultural stewardship, community workshops, community-center activities, and music programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David S Bourne Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David S Bourne Foundation Inc's EIN?
David S Bourne Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2047629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does David S Bourne 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 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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