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Give Back Foundation

Madison, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 262449481  ·  Private foundation

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Give Back Foundation has awarded $256.3M across 3,769 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Community Health Charities. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$62.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$35.7M
Total assets
3,769
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Give Back Foundation funds

Give Back Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationPublic Health

Populations it has supported include families, veterans.

familiesveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Give Back Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Health Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$7.2M2022
Community Health Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$6.9M2018
Chc Creating Healthier Communities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$6.8M2024
Community Health Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$6.8M2023
United Way of the National Capital Area
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Vienna, VA$6.0M2022
Community Health Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$5.7M2020
United Way of the National Capital Area
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Vienna, VA$5.3M2020
United Way of the National Capital Areas
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Vienna, VA$4.7M2018
United Way of the National Capital Area
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Vienna, VA$4.7M2023
United Way of the National Capital Area
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Vienna, VA$4.7M2024
America's Best Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
San Rafael, CA$4.2M2022
America's Best Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Larkspur, CA$3.4M2020
America's Best Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
San Rafael, CA$3.3M2023
America's Best Charities
PROGRAM SUPPORT
San Rafael, CA$3.3M2024
Global Impact
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$3.1M2020

Give Back Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$877K
2018$49.2M
2020$57.4M
2022$57.2M
2023$45.8M
2024$45.9M

How to apply for funding from Give Back Foundation

Give Back Foundation'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 givebackfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Give Back Foundation

Does Give Back Foundation accept grant applications?
Give Back Foundation'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 Give Back Foundation fund?
Give Back Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Community Health Charities, Community Health Charities, Chc Creating Healthier Communities. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Give Back Foundation give in grants?
Give Back Foundation reported $62.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $256.3M over 3,769 grants.
Where is Give Back Foundation located?
Give Back Foundation is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 262449481.
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About this profile. This page is built from Give Back Foundation'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 Give Back Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.