Firerose Foundation Inc
Firerose Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Firerose Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Firerose Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $92K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,287,500
- -8.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $91,964
- +11.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (65% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Firerose Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Shana Dall'Osto
Mailing address: 2901 W Beltline Hwy, Suite 201, Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 273-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Firerose Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Wingra School ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 46 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (65%), Pennsylvania (16%), New Jersey (16%), Maryland (2%), and Oregon (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Firerose Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 266% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $1.8M (2020). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wingra School Madison, WI | Education | $250,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Madison, WI | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | Scholarship Fund | $200,000 |
| Moorestown Friends School Moorestown, NJ | Financial Aid | $200,000 |
| Woodland Montessori School Madison, WI | Education | $200,000 |
| Chenrezig Fund Inc Madison, WI | Scholarship Fund | $75,000 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Operations | $35,000 |
| National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | General Operations | $25,000 |
| League of Women Voters of WI Madison, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras Portland, OR | General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,572,110 | $1,365,089 | $1,287,500 | 14 | $1,287,500 | $1,465,573 | $484,047 |
| 2021 | $12,309,204 | $2,582,930 | $1,557,739 | $1,407,000 | 17 | $1,407,000 | $508,138 | $515,432 |
| 2020 | $11,284,013 | $4,765,912 | $1,808,842 | $1,751,000 | 15 | — | $2,708,144 | $313,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Firerose Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $484K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included support for schools, colleges, public media organizations, and other nonprofits. Among the grantees’ own stated missions, Wingra School described its work as practicing responsive and progressive education and striving for equity; Dickinson College described providing a liberal arts and sciences education to prepare students for engaged global citizenship; and Friends of PBS Wisconsin described supporting educational, cultural, and community broadcasting.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $1,287,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $30,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to Wingra School for education and $250,000 to Wisconsin Public Radio for general operations; $200,000 each to Dickinson College for a scholarship fund, Moorestown Friends School for financial aid, and Woodland Montessori School for education. Other grants included $75,000 to Chenrezig Fund for a scholarship fund and $35,000 to Friends of PBS Wisconsin for general operations.
The filing lists application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Shana Dall’Osto as Secretary/Treasurer, Judith R. Faulkner as President, and Gordon T. Faulkner as Vice Preside.
Firerose Foundation Inc is led by Judith R. Faulkner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Judith R. Faulkner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon T. Faulkner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shana Dall'osto
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Firerose Foundation Inc
How much does Firerose Foundation Inc give each year?
Firerose Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.4M across 17 grants.
What is Firerose Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Firerose Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $30,000, and its average grant was $91,964, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Firerose Foundation Inc give grants?
Firerose Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (16%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (8 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Firerose Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Firerose Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Firerose Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Firerose Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Wingra School ($250,000), Wisconsin Public Radio ($250,000) and Dickinson College ($200,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Firerose Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for schools, colleges, public media organizations, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Firerose Foundation Inc?
Firerose Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Firerose Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Firerose Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $484K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Firerose Foundation Inc's EIN?
Firerose Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1386584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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