TruStage Foundation Grants and Sponsorships

TruStage Foundation Grants and Sponsorships

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: TruStage Foundation
Last Updated: February 08, 2026

Summary

The TruStage Foundation focuses on fostering economic mobility through education and housing initiatives. By supporting K-12 literacy, mentoring, and affordable housing projects, the foundation aims to uplift marginalized communities. With a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities, TruStage seeks to empower individuals and families to build a brighter future. Their funding is directed towards impactful programs that align with their mission, while avoiding causes that do not meet their criteria for economic mobility.

Overview

The TruStage Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and is the philanthropic arm of the company. Since 1967, we've built relationships and invested into the communities where we live and serve. Supporting our community Our philanthropic efforts center on economic mobility in two key areas: education and housing. Our education focus is grounded in supporting K-12th grade students through literacy, mentoring and tutoring. Under the housing umbrella, we are focusing on funding requests for affordable housing, supporting people experiencing homelessness and rental assistance. To support meaningful and intentional investments that lead to systemic change, we prioritize organizations in Madison/Dane County, Wisconsin, and the Cedar Valley area (Waverly, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls), Iowa for our annual grant awards. These communities are where our corporate headquarters and the highest percentage of our employees are located. We support organizations focused on economic mobility across all 50 states through matching gifts during our annual employee giving campaign. What’s the difference between a grant and a sponsorship? Grant: A gift from the TruStage Foundation which allows us to receive named recognition but no other benefits from our financial support. Sponsorship: A contribution from TruStage that may provide us with named recognition, marketing and advertising opportunities, admission to events, etc.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. TruStage is headquartered in Madison, WI, and is present in all fifty (50) states. While Madison, Wisconsin, and the surrounding Dane County — where our corporate headquarters and the highest percentage of our employees are located — continue to receive the majority of our annual funding, the company is also focused on supporting organizations working to reduce and eliminate the racial and socioeconomic disparities that exist in all of our communities.

Ineligibility

The TruStage Foundation does not fund:Charitable causes that are not aligned with economic mobility (e.g., animal welfare, arts & culture, sports & recreation)Charitable causes that align with economic mobility but do not align with education or housing (e.g., anti-violence, food security, transportation)Capital campaignsIndividualsFraternal organizationsNon-educational religious organizationsPolitical causes or candidates