John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc
The John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. It is organized and operated solely to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities and does not engage in other direct charitable activities.
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc gave $573K across 99 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $572,500
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 99
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,783
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,376,007
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John J Frautschi Family 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: 303 Lakewood Boulevard, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 249-7028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra ($110K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 291 grants of 301 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Wisconsin recipients received 90% of grant dollars. Other reported shares were Texas and New Mexico at 2% each, and California and Massachusetts at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc gives
- 98% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $510K (2021) to $620K (2022). In 2025 it made 99 grants totaling $573K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Madison, WI | General | $100,000 |
| United Way of Dane County Madison, WI | General | $77,000 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra Madison, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation Madison, WI | General | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Women's Shelter Madison, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (Dais) Madison, WI | General | $19,500 |
| American Players Theatre Spring Green, WI | General | $17,500 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church Madison, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Overture Center Foundation Madison, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Madison Rotary Foundation Madison, WI | General | $13,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,376,007 | $1,626,834 | $712,679 | $572,500 | 99 | $600,250 | $961,142 | $526,220 |
| 2024 | $7,461,852 | $1,845,935 | $693,208 | $590,577 | 100 | $617,815 | $1,245,161 | $482,854 |
| 2023 | $6,309,125 | $641,007 | $689,333 | $595,500 | 100 | $622,015 | $148,326 | $422,705 |
| 2022 | $6,357,451 | $549,931 | $716,127 | $619,500 | 1 | $645,704 | $85,996 | $410,719 |
| 2021 | $6,523,647 | $1,008,556 | $601,467 | $510,000 | 1 | $535,838 | $392,134 | $440,343 |
| 2020 | $6,116,558 | $776,444 | $608,269 | $526,000 | 1 | — | $169,995 | $353,364 |
| 2019 | $5,948,383 | $707,924 | $686,263 | $604,000 | 1 | — | $156,752 | $329,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $526K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in music and the arts, community services, history, food assistance, and waterfront planning. For example, the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as “enriching lives by providing transformational musical experiences and opportunities”; United Way of Dane County says it unites the community to achieve measurable results that change lives; and The River Food Pantry describes its mission as providing food, resources, and faith to build a stronger community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $572,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest were $100,000 to Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra, $77,000 to United Way of Dane County, $25,000 each to Madison Symphony Orchestra and Wisconsin Historical Foundation, and $25,000 to The Salvation Army Women’s Shelter. Other notable awards included $19,500 to Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, $17,500 to American Players Theatre, and $15,000 each to Christ Presbyterian Church and Overture Center Foundation.
The Overture Center Foundation describes its mission as enriching individual and community life through extraordinary experiences, including performing arts programming and educational outreach. The Wisconsin Historical Foundation says it advances the Wisconsin Historical Society’s mission of helping people connect to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth J Frautschi as vice-president, Anthony M Frautschi as treasurer, Christopher J Frautschi as president/secretary, and Jac Gardner as director.
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc is led by Christopher J. Frautschi, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher J. Frautschi
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Jac Gardner
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Elizabeth J. Frautschi
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Anthony M. Frautschi
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter W. Frautschi (2019–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $10K, to Elizabeth J Frautschi (Vice-Pres). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc
How much does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc give each year?
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc gave $573K across 99 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $591K across 100 grants.
What is John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,783, across 99 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc give grants?
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (65 grants), Houston, TX (7 grants), Santa Fe, NM (2 grants) and Baraboo, WI (2 grants).
Does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (99 of 99) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra ($110,000 across 2 grants), United Way of Dane County ($77,000) and Wisconsin Historical Foundation ($32,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc?
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $600K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $526K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in music and the arts, community services, history, food assistance, and waterfront planning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John J Frautschi Family 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 John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1561017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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