Veridian Foundation Inc
Veridian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Associated with Veridian Homes, it supports charitable causes and nonprofit organizations, with the foundation describing its commitment as strengthening neighborhoods and communities in Southern Wisconsin and beyond.
Veridian Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $34,358
- +8801.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $34,028
- -79.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $56
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Veridian Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also provides an application form and says incomplete forms will not be accepted. The form requests organizational and event details, a description or supporting materials, the amount requested, 501(c)(3) status, and contact and payment information.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists quarterly submission dates of February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
- Deadline
- The website lists quarterly submission dates of February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6801 South Towne Drive, Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 226-3100
Website: https://veridianhomes.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Veridian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 149 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its charitable giving as serving Southern Wisconsin and beyond. Its 2025 Generous Home announcement refers to donations to local nonprofit organizations, and several listed 2023 grantees are based in Madison-area communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Veridian Foundation Inc gives
- 21% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−14%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2022) to $1.2M (2021). In 2023 it made 71 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aly Wolff Foundation Inc Cottage Grove, WI | Aly Wolff Foundation | $10,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Intervention Services Madison, WI | Domestic Abuse Intervention | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County Madison, WI | Habitat for Humanity | $10,000 |
| The Playing Field Madison, WI | The Playing Field | $7,500 |
| Madison Children's Museum Madison, WI | Madison Childrens Museum | $6,500 |
| American Heart Association Madison, WI | American Heart Assoc | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Madison, WI | Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 |
| Journey Mental Health Center Madison, WI | Journey Mental Health | $5,000 |
| Oconomowoc Area School District Oconomowoc, WI | Silver Lake Intermediate School - Av System | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Madison, WI | Safe Harbor Child Advocacy | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,358 | $34,028 | $56 | — | — | — | $1,254 |
| 2023 | $386 | $162,900 | $170,203 | $169,550 | 71 | $169,800 | $6,455 |
| 2022 | $2,689 | $139,100 | $156,608 | $155,950 | 49 | $156,275 | $667 |
| 2021 | $20,197 | $1,208,500 | $1,202,002 | $1,201,354 | 17 | $1,201,354 | $8,995 |
| 2020 | $12,599 | $210,100 | $197,696 | $197,696 | 12 | — | $559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Veridian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as strengthening the neighborhoods where Veridian Homes builds and the broader communities where it lives. Its website identifies environmental stewardship and community impact as areas of focus.
Its 2023 grantees include organizations working in several fields. Domestic Abuse Intervention Services says its mission is to empower people affected by domestic violence and advocate for social change through support, education, and outreach. Habitat for Humanity of Dane County says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. The Playing Field says it works to reduce barriers low-income families face in accessing high-quality early care and education. Madison Children’s Museum describes its work as connecting children with families, communities, and the wider world through discovery learning and creative play.
Other 2023 grantees included organizations focused on neuroendocrine tumor awareness and research, mental health services, child advocacy, and support for a local school.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports 71 grants totaling $169,550 in 2023 and 49 grants totaling $155,950 in 2022. The 2024 filing reports no grants. The foundation’s website says it has supported organizations including American Family Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Habitat for Humanity, Clean Wisconsin, Second Harvest Foodbank, and Project Baby’s Community Baby Shower.
Among the 2023 grants listed, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services and Habitat for Humanity of Dane County each received $10,000; the Aly Wolff Foundation received $10,000; The Playing Field received $7,500; Madison Children’s Museum received $6,500; Journey Mental Health Center and Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center each received $5,000; and One City Schools Foundation received $4,000.
In an October 2025 announcement, Veridian Homes said proceeds from the sale of The Generous Home would go through the foundation and result in more than $400,000 in donations to nine local nonprofit organizations. The announcement described the program as donating 100% of the home’s sale proceeds to local charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Matt Cudney, chair; David Simon, president; and Karen Simon Dreyer, secretary/treasurer.
Veridian Foundation Inc is led by David Simon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Simon
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Cudney
Chair
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Simon Dreyer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Veridian Foundation Inc
How large is Veridian Foundation Inc?
Veridian Foundation Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What does Veridian Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as strengthening the neighborhoods where Veridian Homes builds and the broader communities where it lives. Its website identifies environmental stewardship and community impact as areas of focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Veridian Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Veridian Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation’s website describes its charitable giving as serving Southern Wisconsin and beyond. Its 2025 Generous Home announcement refers to donations to local nonprofit organizations, and several listed 2023 grantees are based in Madison-area communities.
How much is Veridian Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Veridian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Veridian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Veridian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0803937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Veridian Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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