Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin
Supports the activities of the crossing, an ecumenical christian campus ministry at the university of Wisconsin-madison. Denominational support comes from American baptists. It provides pastoral staff, weekly worship services, mission trips, and counseling.
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin at a glance
In short: Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin gave $185K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $185K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,000
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $185,000
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $185,000
- Total assets
- $3,441,274
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Crossing Inc ($185K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin gives
- Giving grew 23% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $185K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Crossing Inc Madison, WI | Support Campus Ministry | $185,000 |
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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 | $3,441,274 | $172,383 | $210,087 | $185,000 | 1 | $172,383 |
| 2023 | $3,356,444 | $61,496 | $180,911 | $160,000 | 1 | $61,496 |
| 2021 | $3,851,410 | $413,450 | $174,417 | $150,400 | 1 | $413,450 |
About Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin
Based on IRS filings
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin is a public charity focused on religion, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $185K. Net investment income was $172K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin is led by Chris Blythe, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Blythe
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Evans
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Fiore
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Dugan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Hansen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin
How much does Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin give each year?
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin gave $185K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $160K across 1 grant.
How large is Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin?
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin?
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin is a public charity focused on religion, based in Madison, WI. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin operate?
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin's EIN?
Francis Wayland Foundation of Wisconsin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0847568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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