Give Back Foundation
Give Back Foundation is a Madison, Wisconsin–based public charity that operates as a donor-advised fund and giving platform, rather than as a charity donors give to directly. Its stated mission is to encourage more giving; its platform helps individuals, employees, and employers direct donations to selected 501(c)(3) charities.
Give Back Foundation at a glance
In short: Give Back Foundation gave $40.1M across 639 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), top state Virginia. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,120,283
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 639
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,786
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,066
- Total assets
- $31,262,122
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (91 of 637, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Give Back Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 2302 International Lane, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 316-2548
Website: https://givebackfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Give Back Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CHC Creating Healthier Communities ($6.4M). Together the top 10 received $22.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
3,710 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3,381 grants of 3,710 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (39%), California (25%), the District of Columbia (13%), Maryland (4%), and Massachusetts (3%). These figures describe the states of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 639 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Give Back Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 91 of 637 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40.1M (2025) to $57.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 639 grants totaling $40.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHC Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA | Program Support | $6,384,949 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area Vienna, VA | Program Support | $3,873,964 |
| America's Best Charities San Rafael, CA | Program Support | $2,945,281 |
| America's Charities Chantilly, VA | Program Support | $1,967,403 |
| Global Impact Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,597,852 |
| Health and Medical Research Charities of America San Rafael, CA | Program Support | $1,563,859 |
| Animal Charities of America San Rafael, CA | Program Support | $1,320,206 |
| Earthshare Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,118,051 |
| CHC Creating Healthier Communities Local Alexandria, VA | Program Support | $1,087,114 |
| Military Family and Veterans Service Organizations of America San Rafael, CA | Program Support | $987,973 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,262,122 | $65,699,493 | $67,785,725 | $40,120,283 | 639 | — |
| 2024 | $29,420,295 | $69,726,777 | $70,769,389 | $45,852,834 | 711 | — |
| 2023 | $32,103,508 | $69,958,100 | $72,298,369 | $45,785,116 | 709 | $302,288 |
| 2022 | $33,991,854 | $82,252,512 | $86,249,088 | $57,198,065 | 848 | $76,947 |
| 2021 | $36,333,568 | $83,771,815 | $82,362,853 | $55,405,862 | 803 | $19,398 |
| 2020 | $35,740,490 | $86,031,736 | $85,085,403 | $57,366,874 | 788 | $54,745 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to encourage more giving” and, in its filing, “more people, giving more, more often, to more charitable organizations.” The filing describes a platform for individuals, employees, and employers to donate to selected 501(c)(3) charities. The foundation’s website says it does not direct funds; donors designate the charities that receive them.
The 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span different causes. For example, CHC Creating Healthier Communities says it seeks to help people in every community live their healthiest lives. EarthShare says it provides tools and inspiration for working toward a just and sustainable world. Animal Charities of America says it raises funds and awareness to improve animals’ lives by aiding partner charities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Give Back Foundation reported 639 grants totaling $40,120,283. Grant amounts ranged from $5,019 to $6,384,949, with a median of $9,066. The filing identifies the largest grants as program support, including:
The foundation’s FAQ says it does not direct funds and delivers funds to charities as directed by donors. It also says it does not accept direct solicitations or partner directly with charities and nonprofits. How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its website says it does not work directly with charities or individuals. Its described giving platform supports donor-directed distributions and workplace giving programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Jeanan Yasiri Moe, chair; Pamela Terry, vice chair; Michael Stoetzel, treasurer; Tyler Novogoratz, secretary; and directors David Lee and William Pierce.
Give Back Foundation is led by Jeanan Yasiri Moe, Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanan Yasiri Moe
Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $55K (2025)
David Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Pierce
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Novogoratz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stoetzel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Terry
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mike Stoetzel (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Pam Terry (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $55K, to Jeanan Yasiri Moe (Chair).
Frequently asked questions about Give Back Foundation
How much does Give Back Foundation give each year?
Give Back Foundation gave $40.1M across 639 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $45.9M across 711 grants.
What is Give Back Foundation's typical grant size?
Give Back Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,066, and its average grant was $62,786, across 639 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Give Back Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Give Back Foundation give grants?
Give Back Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (25%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (44 grants), Baltimore, MD (22 grants), Dayton, OH (10 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (10 grants).
Does Give Back Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 639 grants with a stated purpose on Give Back Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (639 grants).
Who are Give Back Foundation's largest grantees?
Give Back Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CHC Creating Healthier Communities ($6,384,949), United Way of the National Capital Area ($3,873,964) and America's Best Charities ($2,945,281), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Give Back Foundation?
Give Back Foundation reported $31.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65.7M.
What does Give Back Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to encourage more giving” and, in its filing, “more people, giving more, more often, to more charitable organizations.” The filing describes a platform for individuals, employees, and employers to donate to selected 501(c)(3) charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Give Back Foundation?
Give Back Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check givebackfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Give Back Foundation's EIN?
Give Back Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2449481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Give Back Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Give Back Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/give-back-foundation-morg_21666571c9c14bd6ba2665cad1cddb85
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