Randy and Nancy Trachte Family
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family is a private foundation based in Middleton, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports $150,000 in grants to 10 organizations, including charitable organizations working in Wisconsin and other states.
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family at a glance
In short: Randy and Nancy Trachte Family gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Wisconsin. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,629,153
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (50% 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 Randy and Nancy Trachte Family
- 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: 5901 Clarewood Court, Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: (608) 230-6468
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Randy and Nancy Trachte Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Allergy Research & Education ($25K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 44 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining grant dollars were reported as 17% each in Virginia, Georgia, and Oregon. These figures describe the locations of the 2025 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Randy and Nancy Trachte Family open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 400% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% 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 $30K (2022) to $300K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Allergy Research & Education McLean, VA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| The X for Boys Albany, GA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Necanicum Watershed Council Seaside, OR | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Veterans Network West Allis, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Porchlight Inc Madison, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Middleton, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Blackhawk Church Middleton, WI | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Madison Cat Project Madison, WI | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Dane County Humane Society Madison, WI | Wildlife Center | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,629,153 | $160,579 | $164,684 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,000 | $145,895 | $102,797 |
| 2024 | $1,632,463 | $84,711 | $161,688 | $150,000 | 7 | $150,000 | $73,023 | $101,317 |
| 2023 | $1,709,223 | $95,151 | $104,556 | $90,000 | 10 | $90,000 | $81,195 | $93,643 |
| 2022 | $1,718,986 | $65,813 | $49,767 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,000 | $47,087 | $94,348 |
| 2021 | $1,703,536 | $192,699 | $327,871 | $300,000 | 11 | $300,000 | $169,873 | $112,875 |
| 2020 | $1,839,839 | $242,848 | $172,755 | $150,000 | 11 | — | $221,909 | $98,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Randy and Nancy Trachte Family reported a distributable amount of $103K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing food allergies, watershed preservation, veterans’ needs, homelessness, food assistance, animal welfare, and other charitable work. For example, Food Allergy Research & Education says its mission is to improve the quality of life and health of people with food allergies through research, education, and advocacy. Wisconsin Veterans Network says it serves veterans and their families facing crises, while Porchlight says it works to decrease homelessness through shelter, housing, and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $150,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $25,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest grants were $25,000 each to Food Allergy Research & Education, The X for Boys, and Necanicum Watershed Council. It gave $20,000 each to Wisconsin Veterans Network and Porchlight.
Other reported 2025 grants included $10,000 to Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy, $8,000 each to Blackhawk Church and Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, $5,000 to Madison Cat Project, and $4,000 to Dane County Humane Society. The foundation listed general operations as the purpose for all of these grants except the Dane County Humane Society grant, whose purpose was listed as “wildlife center.” Madison Cat Project says it saves cats’ lives through community solutions; Dane County Humane Society describes its work as fostering compassionate human-animal connections and providing care and transitional shelter to animals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randolph Trachte as president and treasurer, Nancy Trachte as vice president and secretary, and Tysen Trachte, Tiffany Johnson, Aaron Fuchs, and Thomas Fuchs as directors.
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family is led by Randolph Trachte, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randolph Trachte
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aaron Fuchs
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Fuchs
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tysen Trachte
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tiffany Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nancy Trachte
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tiffany Trachte (2020–2022) — Director
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 Randy and Nancy Trachte Family
How much does Randy and Nancy Trachte Family give each year?
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 7 grants.
What is Randy and Nancy Trachte Family's typical grant size?
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Randy and Nancy Trachte Family that year got $18K on average.
Where does Randy and Nancy Trachte Family give grants?
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and Georgia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (4 grants) and Middleton, WI (2 grants).
Does Randy and Nancy Trachte Family give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Randy and Nancy Trachte Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Randy and Nancy Trachte Family's largest grantees?
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family's largest 2025 grantees include Food Allergy Research & Education ($25,000), The X for Boys ($25,000) and Necanicum Watershed Council ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Randy and Nancy Trachte Family?
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Randy and Nancy Trachte Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing food allergies, watershed preservation, veterans’ needs, homelessness, food assistance, animal welfare, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Randy and Nancy Trachte Family?
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 Randy and Nancy Trachte Family's EIN?
Randy and Nancy Trachte Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5544736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Randy and Nancy Trachte Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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