Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc
Marc Foundation of Dane County has provided financial support to programs of madison area rehabilitation centers, inc (dba marc, inc.). The primary support has been through building leases and improvements to marc and to support their daily programs for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc at a glance
In short: Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc gave $36K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,321
- -80.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,161
- -70.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,161
- 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 Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers Inc ($36K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $184K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers Inc Madison, WI | Contribution from foundation fall fund drive for client support. | $19,265 |
| Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers Inc Madison, WI | Contribution towards fund developer position & two $1k employee recognition awards for outstanding services. | $17,056 |
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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 | — | $135,619 | $101,289 | $36,321 | 2 | $24,304 |
| 2023 | $2,415,108 | $138,490 | $246,329 | $183,755 | 3 | $15,285 |
| 2022 | $2,448,327 | $126,805 | $126,187 | $36,036 | 2 | $6,759 |
| 2021 | $2,573,555 | $117,047 | $120,042 | $37,153 | 2 | $7,690 |
| 2020 | $2,610,256 | $127,148 | $135,348 | $40,744 | 3 | $7,571 |
About Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc is led by Michael Lawton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Lawton
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Stransky CPA
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carie Fancher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Kraus
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Kesling
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Christensen CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Kelter-Ketelboeter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hanson
Ex-Officio & Assistant Secretary
Ex-Officio, Assistant Secretary & Executive Director Marc Inc. → Ex-Officio & Assistant Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Farrell
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christine Toal (2020–2023) — Board Member
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 Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc
How much does Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc give each year?
Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc gave $36K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $184K across 3 grants.
What is Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc?
Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI.
Where does Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc operate?
Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc's EIN?
Marc Foundation of Dane County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1660939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- 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 May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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