Backus Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-0513483
Foundation Overview
Based in Waunakee, WI, Backus Family Foundation Inc has awarded 341 grants totaling $117,712 to organizations in Florida, Wisconsin and 20 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $2,500, with a median award of $210.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$117,712
Total Assets
$558,673
Median Grant (all grants)
$210
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$210
% Median Grant Decline
-16%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%
7 of 38 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Wisconsin
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Wisconsin and funding distributed across 22 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Madison (22%), Stoughton (13%), Wilton (8%).
Funding Trajectory
-42%
Declining funding trend with 42% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects
Dual focus on general purposes (71%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Backus Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $102 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Alter-ations Inc | $200 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Angel's Wish | $206 | Verona, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Arizona Bleeding Disorders | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $210 | Kanab, UT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $206 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Blackhawk Church | $525 | Middleton, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Caringbridge | $200 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Centrica Care Navigators Hospice Care Of Southwest Mi | $200 | Paw Paw, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Children's Cancer Research | $633 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | $208 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dane County Humane Society | $108 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $514 | Dublin, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Floria Sheriffs Youth Ranches | $200 | Boys Ranch, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor | $206 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fortunate Ferals | $200 | Alva, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | $207 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $208 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gunderson Medical Foundation | $1,018 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Help The Least Of These My Brethren | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $205 | Taunton, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Huron Valley | $250 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| International Crane Foundation | $515 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $210 | Hollywood, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | $206 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Midwest Horse Welfare Agency | $250 | Pittsville, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Parkinson's Association Of San Diego | $250 | Solana Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $214 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Matthew's House | $214 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Ann Parish | $250 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Stoughton Hospital Foundation | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Team Blueline | $250 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Three Pillars Senior Living Communities | $515 | Dousman, WI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Toys For Tots Foundation | $207 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | $210 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Young America's Foundation | $200 | Reston, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $300 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Florida State Golf Association | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Midwest Horse Welfare Agency | $250 | Pittsville, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| My Faith Votes | $200 | Plano, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | $1,260 | Glenview, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gale-ettrick-trempealeau Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Galesville, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mingus Mountain Estate Resident Center Inc | $750 | Prescott Valley, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trempealeau Humane Society | $250 | Blair, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Of Virginia | $300 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $250 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fortunate Ferals | $200 | Alva, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Pentecostal Church Of Stoughton | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $500 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gunderson Medical Foundation | $500 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | $200 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Home | $500 | Dousman, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Help The Least Of These My Brethren | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Floria Sheriffs Youth Ranches | $200 | Boys Ranch, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $200 | Hollywood, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Caring Bridge Foundation | $200 | Eagan, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots Foundation | $200 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $300 | Taunton, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $200 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stoughton Hospital Foundation | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Angel's Wish | $200 | Verona, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Association Of San Diego | $200 | Solana Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Faith Congregational Church | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Village Of Wilton | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | $200 | Richland Center, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Foundation | $500 | Dousmann, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | $250 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Haven On Earth Animal League | $200 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Young America's Foundation | $200 | Reston, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $200 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $250 | Dublin, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $250 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Carcinaid Cancer Foundation | $200 | Mount Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Apostolic Praise Tabernacle | $500 | Hoschton, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mutts With A Mission | $100 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Guardian Angels Of Naples Foundation | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Starlight Children's Foundation | $500 | Culver City, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alter-ations Inc | $200 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Saint Johns Nw Military Academy | $250 | Delafield, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $200 | San Angelo, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Matthew's House | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $200 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation | $500 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wayne-westland Community School District | $500 | Wayne, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Ann Parish | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Huron Valley Schools | $200 | Highland, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blackhawk Church | $500 | Middleton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arizona Hemophilia Association Inc | $200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Rescue Inc | $200 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Vision Inc | $200 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thomas More Society | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $300 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Florida State Golf Association | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Midwest Horse Welfare Agency | $250 | Pittsville, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| My Faith Votes | $200 | Plano, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | $1,260 | Glenview, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gale-ettrick-trempealeau Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Galesville, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mingus Mountain Estate Resident Center Inc | $750 | Prescott Valley, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trempealeau Humane Society | $250 | Blair, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Of Virginia | $300 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $250 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fortunate Ferals | $200 | Alva, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Pentecostal Church Of Stoughton | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $500 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gunderson Medical Foundation | $500 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | $200 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Home | $500 | Dousman, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Help The Least Of These My Brethren | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Floria Sheriffs Youth Ranches | $200 | Boys Ranch, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $200 | Hollywood, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Caring Bridge Foundation | $200 | Eagan, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots Foundation | $200 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $300 | Taunton, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $200 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stoughton Hospital Foundation | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Angel's Wish | $200 | Verona, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Association Of San Diego | $200 | Solana Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Faith Congregational Church | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Village Of Wilton | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | $200 | Richland Center, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Foundation | $500 | Dousmann, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | $250 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Haven On Earth Animal League | $200 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Young America's Foundation | $200 | Reston, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $200 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $250 | Dublin, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $250 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Carcinaid Cancer Foundation | $200 | Mount Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Apostolic Praise Tabernacle | $500 | Hoschton, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mutts With A Mission | $100 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Guardian Angels Of Naples Foundation | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Starlight Children's Foundation | $500 | Culver City, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alter-ations Inc | $200 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Saint Johns Nw Military Academy | $250 | Delafield, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $200 | San Angelo, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Matthew's House | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $200 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation | $500 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wayne-westland Community School District | $500 | Wayne, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Ann Parish | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Huron Valley Schools | $200 | Highland, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blackhawk Church | $500 | Middleton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arizona Hemophilia Association Inc | $200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Rescue Inc | $200 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Vision Inc | $200 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thomas More Society | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $300 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Florida State Golf Association | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Midwest Horse Welfare Agency | $250 | Pittsville, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| My Faith Votes | $200 | Plano, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | $1,260 | Glenview, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gale-ettrick-trempealeau Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Galesville, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mingus Mountain Estate Resident Center Inc | $750 | Prescott Valley, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trempealeau Humane Society | $250 | Blair, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Of Virginia | $300 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $250 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fortunate Ferals | $200 | Alva, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Pentecostal Church Of Stoughton | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $500 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gunderson Medical Foundation | $500 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | $200 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Home | $500 | Dousman, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Help The Least Of These My Brethren | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Floria Sheriffs Youth Ranches | $200 | Boys Ranch, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $200 | Hollywood, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Caring Bridge Foundation | $200 | Eagan, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots Foundation | $200 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $300 | Taunton, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $200 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stoughton Hospital Foundation | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Angel's Wish | $200 | Verona, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Association Of San Diego | $200 | Solana Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Faith Congregational Church | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Village Of Wilton | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | $200 | Richland Center, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Foundation | $500 | Dousmann, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | $250 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Haven On Earth Animal League | $200 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Young America's Foundation | $200 | Reston, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $200 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $250 | Dublin, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $250 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Carcinaid Cancer Foundation | $200 | Mount Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Apostolic Praise Tabernacle | $500 | Hoschton, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mutts With A Mission | $100 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Guardian Angels Of Naples Foundation | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Starlight Children's Foundation | $500 | Culver City, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alter-ations Inc | $200 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Saint Johns Nw Military Academy | $250 | Delafield, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $200 | San Angelo, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Matthew's House | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $200 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation | $500 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wayne-westland Community School District | $500 | Wayne, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Ann Parish | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Huron Valley Schools | $200 | Highland, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blackhawk Church | $500 | Middleton, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arizona Hemophilia Association Inc | $200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Rescue Inc | $200 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Vision Inc | $200 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thomas More Society | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $570 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Shelter From The Storm Animal Rescue | $100 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Florida State Golf Association | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Midwest Horse Welfare Agency | $450 | Pittsville, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| My Faith Votes | $400 | Plano, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Uso Lounge | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Children's Miracle Network | $250 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs | $100 | Catlett, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Northwestern Evans Scholars | $1,220 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Gale-ettrick-trempealeau Educational Foundation | $1,500 | Galesville, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Bridgetown At The Plantation Veterans Club | $150 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mingus Mountain Estate Resident Center Inc | $250 | Prescott Valley, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Trempealeau Humane Society | $250 | Blair, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Special Olympics Of Virginia | $200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Folds Of Honor | $250 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fortunate Ferals | $100 | Alva, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| United Pentecostal Church Of Stoughton | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| International Crane Foundation | $500 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Gunderson Medical Foundation | $1,000 | La Crosse, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | $200 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Three Pillars Senior Living Communities | $500 | Dousman, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Help The Least Of These My Brethren | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Floria Sheriffs Youth Ranches | $300 | Boys Ranch, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $250 | Hollywood, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Caring Bridge Foundation | $200 | Eagan, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Toys For Tots Foundation | $200 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $200 | Taunton, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $200 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Stoughton Hospital Foundation | $500 | Stoughton, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Angel's Wish | $200 | Verona, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Parkinson's Association Of San Diego | $500 | Solana Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Faith Congregational Church | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Village Of Wilton | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | $200 | Richland Center, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Foundation | $500 | Dousmann, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | $250 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Arizona Bleeding Disorders | $200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Haven On Earth Animal League | $200 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | $200 | Rockville, MD, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Young America's Foundation | $300 | Reston, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | $100 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Si Dance Llc | $100 | Williamsburg, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $200 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | $200 | Dublin, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Lee Health Foundation | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Carcinaid Cancer Foundation | $200 | Mount Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Huron Valley | $200 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Apostolic Praise Tabernacle | $500 | Hoschton, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mutts With A Mission | $200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Guardian Angels Of Naples Foundation | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Starlight Children's Foundation | $500 | Culver City, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Alter-ations Inc | $200 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Saint Johns Nw Military Academy | $500 | Delafield, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $200 | San Angelo, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St Matthew's House | $250 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $300 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $300 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Turning Point Usa | $200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Gulf Coast Literacy Council | $100 | Bonita Springs, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Foundation | $500 | Dousemann, WI, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Angel's Wish | $200 | Verona, WI, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Parkinsons Association Of San Diego | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Help The Least Of These My Brethren | $500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $200 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Hillside Cemetery Association | $1,000 | Wilton, WI, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Big Brothers- Dane County | $100 | Madison, WI, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Caring Bridge | $200 | Egan, MN, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Folds Of Honor | $500 | Owasso, OK, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
| Hospice Care Of Sw Michigan | $200 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Donation To Futher Organizations Cause | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Backus Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-0513483 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 217 Waunakee, WI 53597-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Backus Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Douglas A Backus |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Diana D Backus |
| Secretary | Bret Backus |
Forms 990-PF
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