Technology Education Foundation Inc
Technology Education Foundation Inc is a Madison, Wisconsin public charity that supports community organizations and groups providing technology resources and education, especially for people with limited access to technology. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $109,199. The organization’s 2023 filing says it approved a plan for liquidation and proceeded to close down operations and program activities during that tax year, so it appears to have wound down; its 2024 filing nevertheless reports grants made that year.
Technology Education Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Technology Education Foundation Inc gave $109K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,199
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,100
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $30,339
- -96.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Technology Education Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 44787, Madison, WI 53744
Phone: (608) 516-0154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Technology Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St James Catholic School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as serving Dane County and the greater Madison area. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 6% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Technology Education Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $109K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Catholic School Madison, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $15,000 |
| YWCA Madison Madison, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $14,000 |
| Monroe School District Monroe, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Simpson Street Free Press Monona, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Bayview Foundation Madison, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center Madison, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $9,455 |
| Wisconsin Youth Company Madison, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $9,044 |
| Neighborhood House Community Center Inc Madison, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $7,200 |
| Door of Hope Ministrires Blaine, MN | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $6,500 |
| Badgerbots Robotics Corporation Madison, WI | Funds for Technology Initiatives | $6,000 |
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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 | $30,339 | $158,724 | $278,171 | $109,199 | 12 | $21,756 |
| 2023 | $990,208 | $143,773 | $164,764 | $105,238 | 12 | $18,419 |
| 2022 | $1,123,631 | $186,107 | $162,091 | $90,280 | 10 | $54,760 |
| 2021 | $1,115,786 | $145,873 | $125,423 | $95,679 | 11 | $29,311 |
| 2020 | $765,823 | $146,086 | $121,144 | $96,091 | 13 | $10,325 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to advance individuals’ education by providing information technology hardware and software to public schools, libraries, and other nonprofit educational organizations where people can learn to use the equipment. Its filing describes grants for computer and equipment purchases, technology training initiatives, and classroom programs.
The 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, YWCA Madison says it works to eliminate racism and empower women; Bayview Foundation says it supports culturally diverse, low-income families through housing, education, arts, and recreation; and Simpson Street Free Press says it provides after-school and summer academic instruction and aims to bridge achievement gaps. BadgerBots Robotics Corporation describes its work as promoting STEM through hands-on, mentor-based programs for students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $109,199. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $15,000, with a median of $9,250. The listed grant purposes were “funds for technology initiatives.” The largest awards included $15,000 to St James Catholic School, $14,000 to YWCA Madison, $10,000 each to Monroe School District, Simpson Street Free Press, and Bayview Foundation, and $9,455 to Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center.
The 2023 filing describes a review practice in which selection committee members visit two grantee organizations each year, report back to the full committee, and review eight of approximately 16 different grantees annually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- James G Berbee — President
- Paul S Shain — Vice President
- Brett M Rimkus — Secretary/Treasurer
Technology Education Foundation Inc is led by James G. Berbee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James G. Berbee
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett M. Rimkus
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul S. Shain
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Technology Education Foundation Inc
How much does Technology Education Foundation Inc give each year?
Technology Education Foundation Inc gave $109K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 12 grants.
What is Technology Education Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Technology Education Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,250, and its average grant was $9,100, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Technology Education Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Technology Education Foundation Inc give grants?
Technology Education Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (9 grants).
Does Technology Education Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Technology Education Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funds for Technology Initiatives" (12 grants).
Who are Technology Education Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Technology Education Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St James Catholic School ($15,000), YWCA Madison ($14,000) and Monroe School District ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Technology Education Foundation Inc?
Technology Education Foundation Inc reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $159K.
What does Technology Education Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to advance individuals’ education by providing information technology hardware and software to public schools, libraries, and other nonprofit educational organizations where people can learn to use the equipment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Technology Education Foundation Inc?
Technology Education Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Technology Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Technology Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0761976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 June 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Technology Education Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/technology-education-foundation-inc-morg_55e3fa8c494744fc8e0393387bd424ed
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