Fairway Foundation Inc

MADISON, WI EIN: 20-1161841

BESTOW GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES OR ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+37.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$140K

+598.0% YoY

Grant Count

6

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+132.7% YoY

About Fairway Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Fairway Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $68K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states
+2 more states

Cities

AuburnBaldwinBaltimoreBeltonHoustonIndianapolisLeague CityLynbrookMadisonNashvilleNew YorkProvidenceRodeoTaylorsvilleTownson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$329K$658K$988K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,829,397$1,327,573$1,342,812
Revenue$1,197,165$124,603$100,550
Expenses$623,295$189,089$197,795
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$68,350$3,875$2,512
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$64K$128K$191K$255K4 grants20205 grants20213 grants20222 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

AMERICAN WARRIOR INITIAT…$30KHVAF OF INDIANA INC$25KMAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION O…$25KBALANCE AND BELIEVE FOUN…$25K7 WANDERING BACKPACKS$25KHELPING HANDS INC$9K

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Warrior Initiative Inc ($30,275), Hvaf of Indiana Inc ($25,000), Make-a-wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Inc ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
HELPING HANDS INC TAYLORSVILLE, UTGENERAL ASSISTANCE$9,331
HVAF OF INDIANA INC INDIANAPOLIS, INGENERAL ASSISTANCE$25,000
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND INC PROVIDENCE, RIGENERAL ASSISTANCE$25,000
BALANCE AND BELIEVE FOUNDATION INC MADISON, WIGENERAL ASSISTANCE$25,000
AMERICAN WARRIOR INITIATIVE INC MADISON, WISERVICE DOGS$30,275
7 WANDERING BACKPACKS AUBURN, WAGENERAL ASSISTANCE$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
STEVEN JACOBSONPRESIDENT1
TODD GAVINSKITREASURER1
JULIE FRYSECRETARY (BEGAN APRIL)1
LEONARD KRUPINSKIVICE PRESIDENT1
PAULA WILCOXSECRETARY (THRU APRIL)1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairway Foundation Inc?

Fairway Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Fairway Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Fairway Foundation Inc holds $1.8M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $140K in 2024.

Where does Fairway Foundation Inc operate?

Fairway Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Fairway Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Fairway Foundation Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Fairway Foundation Inc's EIN?

Fairway Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1161841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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