The Pyle Foundation

MADISON, WI EIN: 39-1867322

The Pyle Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $190K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$190K

+35.7% YoY

Grant Count

6

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

+58.3% YoY

About The Pyle Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Pyle Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $190K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

BARABOODES MOINESMADISONPALM DESERTPHILADELPHIAWASHINGTONWASHINGTON DCWHITE RIVER JUNCTIONWYNDMOOR

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$48K$95K$143K$190K9 grants20199 grants20207 grants20219 grants20227 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM$50KTHE JOHN F KENNEDY CENTE…$50KWISCONSIN YOUTH SYMPHONY…$40KCARBONE INNOVATION FUND$25KUNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY$15KMADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$10K

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

31<$50K7$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Madison Children's Museum ($50,000), The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ($50,000), Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra ($40,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
CARBONE INNOVATION FUND MADISON, WICARBONE CANCER CENTER INNOVATION RESEARCH FUND$25,000
MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM MADISON, WIGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - EDUCATIONAL$50,000
MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MADISON, WISUPPORT OF LOCAL SYMPHONY ARTS$10,000
THE JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS WASHINGTON DC, DCSUPPORT LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS$50,000
UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY MADISON, WIGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT$15,000
WISCONSIN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MADISON, WASUPPORT MUSICAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND APPRECIATION$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
THOMAS F PYLE JRTRUSTEE0.1
MARGARET PYLETRUSTEE0.1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pyle Foundation?

The Pyle Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MADISON, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Pyle Foundation operate?

The Pyle Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Pyle Foundation award?

In 2024, The Pyle Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $190K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Pyle Foundation's EIN?

The Pyle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1867322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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