The Evjue Foundation Inc
The Evjue Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Madison, Wisconsin. Formed in 1958, it is the charitable arm of The Capital Times Company and makes contributions to religious, charitable, educational, civic, and cultural organizations.
The Evjue Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Evjue Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Wisconsin. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,501,000
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,443
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $30,254,985
- +9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (14 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Evjue Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1901 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 252-6401
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Evjue Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Badger Prairie Needs Network ($200K). Together the top 10 received $650K.
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 323 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 2% to recipients in New York. Listed Wisconsin recipients include organizations in Madison, Verona, Monona, and Milwaukee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Evjue Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 70 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Badger Prairie Needs Network Verona, WI | Adding an Additional Level to the Verona Facility | $200,000 |
| Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Madison, WI | Support Community Assistance & Empowerment Program | $75,000 |
| Access Community Health Centers Inc Madison, WI | Support Operations | $50,000 |
| Art House 360 Inc Verona, WI | Support Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Forward Theater Company Madison, WI | For the Future Forward Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of Madison Arts Commission Madison, WI | Support Funding for Projects | $50,000 |
| Madison College Foundation Madison, WI | Support Operations | $50,000 |
| United Way of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | Support Operations | $50,000 |
| Voces De La Frontera Milwaukee, WI | Support Election Protection Program in Dane County. | $50,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center Monona, WI | Capital Improvement Campaign | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,254,985 | $3,272,936 | $2,534,905 | $1,501,000 | 70 | $1,666,703 |
| 2024 | $27,743,306 | $2,192,952 | $2,419,713 | $1,313,900 | 77 | $627,172 |
| 2023 | $25,680,469 | $2,913,449 | $3,053,580 | $2,047,000 | 68 | $1,206,492 |
| 2022 | $28,866,251 | $3,896,003 | $2,222,423 | $1,320,500 | 66 | $2,305,403 |
| 2021 | $27,740,173 | $2,903,695 | $1,925,612 | $1,296,000 | 42 | $1,345,199 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it contributes to religious, charitable, educational, civic, and cultural organizations in support of activities that benefit or carry out the purposes of the Madison Community Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, Badger Prairie Needs Network describes its mission as fighting poverty and ending hunger; the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness says it works to eliminate health disparities and other barriers affecting Black women and girls; and Access Community Health Centers says it works to improve access to high-quality, affordable health care for people facing financial, cultural, or language obstacles. Other 2025 recipients include arts, housing, environmental education, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $1,501,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest reported grant was $200,000 to Badger Prairie Needs Network for adding an additional level to its Verona facility. Other notable awards included $75,000 to the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness for its community assistance and empowerment program, and $50,000 each to Access Community Health Centers for operations, Forward Theater Company for its future endowment fund, and Voces de la Frontera for its election protection program in Dane County. The foundation also awarded $50,000 to Art House 360 for a capital campaign, Friends of Madison Arts Commission for projects, Madison College Foundation for operations, and United Way of Dane County for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James D. Lussier as president and Dave Zweifel as secretary. Directors listed are Anne Lucke, Bob Sorge, Brenda Gonzalez, Dawn Lussier, Eric Salisbury, Laura J. Lussier-Lee, Marion F. Brown, and Mark Greene.
The Evjue Foundation Inc is led by James D. Lussier, President on every filing since 2021; 8 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Lussier
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Michelle Reynolds
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $24K (2025)
Dawn Lussier
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Laura J. Lussier-Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Nancy Brooke Gage
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Anne Lucke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Sorge
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Salisbury
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marion F. Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Therese Gulbransen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Linfield
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Greene
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Zweifel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Pam Wells
Treasurer
Executive Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Paul Fanlund
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Clayton Frink (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Scholz (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Bradley (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Vincent Sweeney (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Michelle Reynolds (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Evjue Foundation Inc
How much does The Evjue Foundation Inc give each year?
The Evjue Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 77 grants.
What is The Evjue Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Evjue Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,443, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Evjue Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Evjue Foundation Inc give grants?
The Evjue Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (56 grants), Monona, WI (3 grants), Verona, WI (2 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does The Evjue Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on The Evjue Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (43 grants).
Who are The Evjue Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Evjue Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Badger Prairie Needs Network ($200,000), Foundation for Black Women's Wellness ($75,000) and Access Community Health Centers Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Evjue Foundation Inc?
The Evjue Foundation Inc reported $30.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does The Evjue Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it contributes to religious, charitable, educational, civic, and cultural organizations in support of activities that benefit or carry out the purposes of the Madison Community Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Evjue Foundation Inc?
The Evjue Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Evjue Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Evjue Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6073981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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