Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc
The Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $158,500, supporting organizations including the University of Wisconsin Foundation, charitable giving, religious organizations, and other nonprofits.
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state District of Columbia. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,500
- +53.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,192
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,541,397
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1750 Camelot Drive, Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (608) 231-1250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paypal Charitable Giving Fund ($71K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 115 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 45% to recipients in Washington, DC; 44% in Wisconsin; 4% in Massachusetts; 3% in Maryland; and 2% in New Jersey. The listed 2025 grants also include a recipient in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $104K (2024) to $208K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC | General Operations | $71,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Hellenic College Holy Cross Brookline, MA | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Assumption Church Madison, WI | General Operations | $5,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities Towson, MD | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison Madison, WI | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Hope for Ukraine Roseland, NJ | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Ss Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church Madison, WI | General Operations | $3,000 |
| St Coletta of Wisconsin Jefferson, WI | General Operations | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,541,397 | $70,465 | $154,208 | $158,500 | 13 | $160,100 | $66,405 | $113,821 |
| 2024 | $1,625,140 | $135,789 | $116,763 | $103,500 | 8 | $105,084 | $130,999 | $106,616 |
| 2023 | $1,606,114 | $77,133 | $110,762 | $105,943 | 12 | $108,165 | $74,091 | $96,892 |
| 2022 | $1,639,743 | $24,164 | $146,602 | $142,751 | 36 | $144,008 | $22,906 | $98,960 |
| 2021 | $1,762,181 | $108,495 | $212,972 | $206,108 | 46 | $207,308 | $61,854 | $106,120 |
| 2020 | $1,866,658 | $263,709 | $228,100 | $208,157 | 42 | — | $147,544 | $99,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $114K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Wisconsin Foundation says it promotes the welfare and advances the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging engagement and financial support. St. Coletta of Wisconsin says it supports people with diverse abilities in pursuing quality of life, personal growth, and spiritual awareness. Friends of PBS Wisconsin says it supports educational, cultural, and community broadcasting, while Hope for Ukraine says it provides humanitarian aid and supports well-being, education, and healthcare in Ukraine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $158,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $71,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grants were $71,000 to PayPal Charitable Giving Fund for general operations and $50,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for general operations. Other notable grants included $7,000 to Hellenic College Holy Cross, $5,000 each to Assumption Church and International Orthodox Christian Charities, and $4,000 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison; each was designated for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc is led by Nick Topitzes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nick Topitzes
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Papageorge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Boyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Nicholas Topitzes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Topitzes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent C. N. Topitzes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc
How much does Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 8 grants.
What is Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $12,192, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Wisconsin (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Paypal Charitable Giving Fund ($71,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($50,000) and Hellenic College Holy Cross ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc?
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nick and Judith Topitzes Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5039443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nick and Judith Topitzes 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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