Does Madison Public Library Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Madison Public Library 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 Madison Public Library Foundation Inc fund?

Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include City of Madison, Madison Public Library, Madison Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Madison Public Library Foundation Inc give in grants?

Madison Public Library Foundation Inc reported $915K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.7M over 13 grants.

Where is Madison Public Library Foundation Inc located?

Madison Public Library Foundation Inc is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391777242.

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Madison Public Library Foundation Inc

Madison, Wisconsin · EIN 391777242 · Private foundation

Madison Public Library Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $915K in grants paid and $10.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 13 individual grants from this funder — $3.7M awarded across 2017–2022 — including its support for libraries & literacy. Below is its full funding profile.

$915K

Annual giving (FY2020)

$10.2M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2022

Most recent grant

What Madison Public Library Foundation Inc funds

Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Madison Public Library Foundation Inc, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
City of Madison PINNEY LIBRARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	Madison, WI	$500K	2018
Madison Public Library VARIOUS GRANTS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES	Madison, WI	$481K	2022
Madison Public Library VARIOUS GRANTS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES	Madison, WI	$477K	2017
Madison Public Library BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS	Madison, WI	$420K	2022
Madison Public Library VARIOUS GRANTS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES	Madison, WI	$336K	2020
Madison Public Library VARIOUS GRANTS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES	Madison, WI	$311K	2018
City of Madison PINNEY LIBRARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	Madison, WI	$287K	2020
Madison Public Library BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS	Madison, WI	$280K	2017
Madison Public Library BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS	Madison, WI	$240K	2020
Madison Public Library BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS	Madison, WI	$197K	2018
Madison Public Library DREAM BUS	Madison, WI	$107K	2022
Madison Public Library READMOBILE	Madison, WI	$52K	2020
Madison Community Foundation CENTRAL LIBRARY ENDOWMENT FUND	Madison, WI	$29K	2017

Madison Public Library Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$786K

2018$1.0M

2020$915K

2022$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Madison Public Library Foundation Inc

Madison Public Library 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 Madison Public Library Foundation Inc

Does Madison Public Library Foundation Inc accept grant applications?: Madison Public Library 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 Madison Public Library Foundation Inc fund?: Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include City of Madison, Madison Public Library, Madison Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Madison Public Library Foundation Inc give in grants?: Madison Public Library Foundation Inc reported $915K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.7M over 13 grants.
Where is Madison Public Library Foundation Inc located?: Madison Public Library Foundation Inc is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391777242.
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About this profile. This page is built from Madison Public Library 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 Madison Public Library Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.