Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $102,000, with listed recipients including charitable organizations in Wisconsin and several other states.
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc gave $102K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,000
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,375
- +79.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $236,990
- -10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2901 West Beltline Hwy 201, Madison, WI 53719
Phone: (608) 273-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Andrew Lutheran Church ($31K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining reported shares were Florida (4%), Washington (3%), Virginia (1%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 410% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Lutheran Church Middleton, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $31,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $26,000 |
| Lifecamp USA Dousman, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $25,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| 3 Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $2,000 |
| Hogs for Heroes Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $2,000 |
| Outreach for World Hope Verona, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $2,000 |
| Live Action Arlington, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,500 |
| 3 Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,990 | $81,180 | $108,548 | $102,000 | 16 | $102,000 | $74,632 | $24,855 |
| 2023 | $264,358 | $40,099 | $104,459 | $96,000 | 27 | $96,000 | $33,532 | $25,346 |
| 2022 | $328,718 | $75,761 | $96,988 | $88,500 | 21 | $88,500 | $67,576 | $30,264 |
| 2021 | $349,945 | $31,138 | $97,831 | $88,500 | 23 | $88,500 | $21,807 | $37,122 |
| 2020 | $416,638 | $25,363 | $87,148 | $79,500 | 24 | — | $17,715 | $30,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions address a range of needs. For example, LIFECAMP USA says it supports young men who have lost fathers serving in the U.S. military or law enforcement. Hogs for Heroes says it raises funds to support injured Wisconsin veterans. World Vision describes its work as Christian humanitarian aid and community development, while Fond Blanc Foundation says it serves children at an orphanage and in the surrounding community in Haiti.
Other supported organizations describe missions that include humanitarian aid, defending the rights of preborn children, and research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $102,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $31,000, with a median of $1,750. It reported 27 grants totaling $96,000 in 2023 and 21 grants totaling $88,500 in 2022.
Among its 2024 grants, the largest were $31,000 to St Andrew Lutheran Church, $26,000 to Care Net Pregnancy Center, and $25,000 to LIFECAMP USA. Other reported grants included $3,000 each to CRU and World Vision; $2,000 each to Hogs for Heroes and Outreach for World Hope; $1,500 to Live Action; and $1,000 each to Fond Blanc Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The filing describes the listed gifts as unrestricted charitable gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Gussel as president, Jade Gussel as vice-president, and John Suby as treasurer.
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc is led by Gary Gussel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Gussel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jade Gussel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Suby
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc
How much does Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc give each year?
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc gave $102K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 27 grants.
What is Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $6,375, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc give grants?
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants) and Middleton, WI (2 grants).
Does Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Andrew Lutheran Church ($31,000), Care Net Pregnancy Center ($26,000) and Lifecamp USA ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc?
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc reported $237K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions address a range of needs. For example, LIFECAMP USA says it supports young men who have lost fathers serving in the U.S. military or law enforcement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gary and Jade Gussel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2620069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gary and Jade Gussel 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 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 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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