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Groundswell Conservancy Inc

Madison, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 391452825  ·  Private foundation

Groundswell Conservancy Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $8.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 9 individual grants from this funder — $1.2M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$8.0M
Total assets
9
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Groundswell Conservancy Inc funds

Groundswell Conservancy Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, food & agriculture.

Adult EducationFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include older adults, veterans.

older adultsveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Groundswell Conservancy Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Town of Westport
LAND PURCHASE
Waunakee, WI$1.0M2023
Uw-extension
USDA PASS-THRU GRANT
Madison, WI$86K2024
Operation Fresh Start
PASS THRU GRANT MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Madison, WI$30K2024
Uw-extension
OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS AND VETERAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Madison, WI$21K2023
Fairshare Csa Coalition Inc
USDA PASS-THRU GRANT
Madison, WI$18K2024
Gathering Water Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Madison, WI$18K2019
Operation Fresh Start Inc
GENERAL PURPOSES
Madison, WI$15K2022
Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition Inc
OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS AND VETERAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Eau Claire, WI$12K2023
Fairshare Csa Coalition Inc
OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS AND VETERAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Madison, WI$11K2023

Groundswell Conservancy Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$18K
2022$15K
2023$1.0M
2024$133K

How to apply for funding from Groundswell Conservancy Inc

Groundswell Conservancy 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 groundswellconservancy.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Groundswell Conservancy Inc

Does Groundswell Conservancy Inc accept grant applications?
Groundswell Conservancy 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 Groundswell Conservancy Inc fund?
Groundswell Conservancy Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Town of Westport, Uw-extension, Operation Fresh Start. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Groundswell Conservancy Inc give in grants?
Groundswell Conservancy Inc reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.2M over 9 grants.
Where is Groundswell Conservancy Inc located?
Groundswell Conservancy Inc is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391452825.
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About this profile. This page is built from Groundswell Conservancy 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 Groundswell Conservancy Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.