The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation is a private foundation based in Middleton, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $310,000, all to recipients in Wisconsin.
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation at a glance
In short: The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation gave $310K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,000
- +545.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,000
- +93.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $569,951
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Catherine Zdeblick as the contact. It states there is no specific form or format, no specific deadlines, and no restrictions or limits on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadlines are stated.
- Deadline
- No specific deadlines are stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Catherine Zdeblick
Mailing address: 5017 Saint Cyr Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: (608) 233-8776
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lighthouse Church and School ($250K). Together the top 9 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 585% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $316K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Church and School Madison, WI | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Miracle League of Dane County Madison, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| River Food Pantry Madison, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Wayforward Resources Middleton, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| McPasd Education Foundation Middleton, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance Madison, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| McPasd Education Foundation Middleton, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Bayview Foundation Madison, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Three Gaits Inc Stoughton, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Badger Camp Platteville, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $569,951 | $76,139 | $321,179 | $310,000 | 10 | $310,215 | $65,175 | $53,010 |
| 2024 | $807,991 | $27,639 | $58,254 | $48,000 | 3 | $48,000 | $15,450 | $44,777 |
| 2023 | $838,606 | $13,734 | $26,871 | $18,000 | 3 | $18,000 | $10,005 | $38,889 |
| 2022 | $851,743 | $-80,448 | $332,314 | $316,000 | 7 | $316,000 | $1,720 | $48,835 |
| 2021 | $1,264,505 | $162,286 | $130,270 | $117,082 | 5 | $117,082 | $149,098 | $65,401 |
| 2020 | $1,383,402 | $1,473,961 | $147,232 | $142,925 | 5 | — | $14,948 | $28,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 with varied activities. For example, WayForward Resources says its mission is to create food and housing security through action and advocacy; Wisconsin Badger Camp says it serves people with developmental disabilities through outdoor recreation; and Clean Lakes Alliance says it champions lakes and watershed stewardship. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $310,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest award was $250,000 to Lighthouse Church and School in Madison for program support. Other grants included $10,000 each to Miracle League of Dane County, River Food Pantry, and WayForward Resources, all for program support. The foundation also awarded $5,000 to MCPASD Education Foundation for education and $5,000 each to Clean Lakes Alliance, Bayview Foundation, Three Gaits, and Wisconsin Badger Camp for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine Zdeblick as trustee/president and John Zdeblick as director.
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation is led by Catherine Zdeblick, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Zdeblick
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Zdeblick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John F. Suby (2020–2024) — 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 The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation
How much does The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation give each year?
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation gave $310K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 3 grants.
What is The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation's typical grant size?
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $31,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation give grants?
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants) and Middleton, WI (3 grants).
Does The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation's largest grantees?
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lighthouse Church and School ($250,000), Miracle League of Dane County ($10,000) and McPasd Education Foundation ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation?
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation reported $570K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Catherine Zdeblick as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation's EIN?
The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2078521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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