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Colony Brands Foundation Inc

Monroe, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 201344988  ·  Private foundation

Colony Brands Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monroe, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $4.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 139 individual grants from this funder — $9.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for libraries & literacy. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.7M
Total assets
139
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Colony Brands Foundation Inc funds

Colony Brands Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy, mental health.

Libraries & LiteracyMental Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Colony Brands Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Green County Family YMCA
General Support
Monroe, WI$4.0M2024
Monroe Arts Center
Building funding & general support
Monroe, WI$706K2018
Green County Family YMCA
General Support
Monroe, WI$404K2018
School District of Monroe Wi
Football Stadium Scoreboard
Monroe, WI$252K2022
School District of Monroe Wi
Public library renovations
Monroe, WI$250K2023
Uw-madison Foundation
Recruiting flights & gen. support
Madison, WI$230K2022
Monroe Clinic & Hospital Fdn
Hospice Care
Monroe, WI$212K2017
Uw-madison Foundation
Recruiting flights & gen. support
Madison, WI$186K2018
Uw-madison Foundation
Recruiting flights & gen. support
Madison, WI$169K2024
Uw-madison Foundation
Endowed scholarship pledge
Madison, WI$162K2022
Uw-madison Foundation
Recruiting flights & gen. support
Madison, WI$150K2020
School District of Monroe Wi
Support of school tech programs
Monroe, WI$147K2017
Uw-madison Foundation
Recruiting flights & gen. support
Madison, WI$137K2023
School District of Monroe Wi
Support of Spanish curriculum
Monroe, WI$105K2020
Uw-madison Foundation
Kohl Center Expansion
Madison, WI$100K2024

Colony Brands Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$784K
2018$1.6M
2020$1.0M
2022$979K
2023$718K
2024$4.5M

How to apply for funding from Colony Brands Foundation Inc

Colony Brands Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Colony Brands Foundation Inc

Does Colony Brands Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Colony Brands Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Colony Brands Foundation Inc fund?
Colony Brands Foundation Inc's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Green County Family YMCA, Monroe Arts Center, Green County Family YMCA. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Colony Brands Foundation Inc give in grants?
Colony Brands Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 139 grants.
Where is Colony Brands Foundation Inc located?
Colony Brands Foundation Inc is based in Monroe, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201344988.
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About this profile. This page is built from Colony Brands Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Colony Brands Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.