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Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc

Madison, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 237300462  ·  Private foundation

Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.7M in grants paid and $27.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 13 individual grants from this funder — $47.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$7.7M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$27.1M
Total assets
13
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc funds

Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Wisconsin - Madison
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS IS TO PROVIDE WHA-TV, (OPERATING AS PBS WISCONSIN, UNDER LICENSE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS
Madison, WI$8.7M2024
University of Wisconsin - Madison
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS IS TO PROVIDE WHA-TV, (OPERATING AS PBS WISCONSIN, UNDER LICENSE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS
Madison, WI$7.3M2023
University of Wisconsin - Madison
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS IS TO PROVIDE WHA-TV, (OPERATING AS PBS WISCONSIN, UNDER LICENSE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS
Madison, WI$5.3M2021
Wha-tv University of Wisconsin-extension
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS IS TO PROVIDE WHA-TV, (OPERATING AS WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION, UNDER LICENSE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BO
Madison, WI$5.2M2019
Wha-tv University of Wisconsin-extension
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS IS TO PROVIDE WHA-TV, (OPERATING AS WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION, UNDER LICENSE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BO
Madison, WI$4.3M2018
Wha-tv University of Wisconsin-extension
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS IS TO PROVIDE WHA-TV, (OPERATING AS WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION, UNDER LICENSE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BO
Madison, WI$3.7M2017
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WPBF, WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. (OPERATING AS PBS WISCONSIN, UNDER LICENSE FROM
Madison, WI$2.7M2023
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WPBF, WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. (OPERATING AS PBS WISCONSIN, UNDER LICENSE FROM
Madison, WI$2.4M2024
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WPBF, WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. (OPERATING AS PBS WISCONSIN, UNDER LICENSE FROM
Madison, WI$2.1M2021
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. (OPERATING AS WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION, UNDER LICEN
Madison, WI$1.8M2019
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. (OPERATING AS WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION, UNDER LICEN
Madison, WI$1.7M2018
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. (OPERATING AS WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION, UNDER LICEN
Madison, WI$1.6M2017
Boettcher Trinklein Television Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE BOETTCHER TRINKLEIN TELEVISION, INC. WITH GENERAL OVERALL SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PRODUCTION
Hartland, WI$285K2024

Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.3M
2018$6.0M
2019$7.0M
2021$7.4M
2023$10.0M
2024$11.4M

How to apply for funding from Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc

Friends of Pbs Wisconsin 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. You can review the foundation directly at pbswisconsin.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc

Does Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc accept grant applications?
Friends of Pbs Wisconsin 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 Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc fund?
Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc give in grants?
Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc reported $7.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $47.1M over 13 grants.
Where is Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc located?
Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237300462.
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About this profile. This page is built from Friends of Pbs Wisconsin 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 Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.