Fairway Foundation Inc
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Fairway Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fairway Foundation Inc gave $140K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $139,606
- +598.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,268
- +132.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,829,397
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fairway Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Warrior Initiative Inc ($30K). Together the top 6 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fairway Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $255K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Warrior Initiative Inc Madison, WI | Service Dogs | $30,275 |
| Hvaf of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Balance and Believe Foundation Inc Madison, WI | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| 7 Wandering Backpacks Auburn, WA | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Helping Hands Inc Taylorsville, UT | General Assistance | $9,331 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,829,397 | $1,197,165 | $623,295 | $139,606 | 6 | $68,350 |
| 2023 | $1,327,573 | $124,603 | $189,089 | $20,000 | 2 | $3,875 |
| 2022 | $1,342,812 | $100,550 | $197,795 | $49,740 | 3 | $2,512 |
| 2021 | $1,632,220 | $814,356 | $454,395 | $198,216 | 5 | $1,233 |
| 2020 | $1,126,732 | $562,885 | $628,615 | $255,250 | 4 | $9,624 |
About Fairway Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fairway Foundation Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fairway Foundation Inc is led by Steven Jacobson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Jacobson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Krupinski
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Gavinski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Wilcox
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Fry
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fairway Foundation Inc
How much does Fairway Foundation Inc give each year?
Fairway Foundation Inc gave $140K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is Fairway Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fairway Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,268, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fairway Foundation Inc give grants?
Fairway Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and Rhode Island (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Fairway Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Fairway Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Fairway Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fairway Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Warrior Initiative Inc ($30,275), Hvaf of Indiana Inc ($25,000) and Make-a-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fairway Foundation Inc?
Fairway Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Fairway Foundation Inc?
Fairway Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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