First Business Charitable Foundation Inc
EIN 421614475Total Given 2016–2023
$967K
223 grants · $121K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$4K
grant size
35%
supporter · 42/121 multi-year
repeat
$2.2M
Assets (2023)
121
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Ed Sloane VP
Phone
(608) 232-5970
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
By initial letter of inquiry with name of person whom the foundation should contact
Restrictions
Local organizations engaged in non-profit activities designed improve the economic and social well being of the community by First Business Financial Services, Inc
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $109K | $1.3M | $77K | 29 |
| 2017 | $94K | $1.4M | $89K | 38 |
| 2020 | $185K | $1.5M | $136K | 42 |
| 2021 | $165K | $1.5M | $173K | 35 |
| 2022 | $202K | $1.2M | $166K | 42 |
| 2023 | $212K | $2.2M | $1.0M | 37 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 223 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$73K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
BF
Brendan Freeman
4 yrs
President & Director
Leadership
BS
Brian Spielmann
2 yrs
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Leadership
PH
Pauline Hittesdorf
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CC
Corey Chambas
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Mark Meloy
6+ yrs
Director
DS
David Seiler
3 yrs
Director
FB
First Business Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
BF
Brendan Freeman
4 yrs
President & Director
Leadership
BS
Brian Spielmann
2 yrs
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Leadership
PH
Pauline Hittesdorf
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CC
Corey Chambas
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Mark Meloy
6+ yrs
Director
DS
David Seiler
3 yrs
Director
FB
First Business Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
ES
Ed Sloane
4 yrs
Vice President & Treasurer
Leadership
BF
Brendan Freeman
4 yrs
President and Director
Leadership
PH
Pauline Hittesdorf
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CC
Corey Chambas
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Mark Meloy
6+ yrs
Director
DS
David Seiler
3 yrs
Director
FB
First Business Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
ES
Ed Sloane
4 yrs
Vice President & Treasurer
Leadership
BF
Brendan Freeman
4 yrs
President and Director
Leadership
PH
Pauline Hittesdorf
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CC
Corey Chambas
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Mark Meloy
6+ yrs
Director
FI
First Business Trust Investment
2 yrs
Trustee
JB
Joan Burke
2 yrs
President and Director
Leadership
ES
Ed Sloane
4 yrs
Vice President & Treasurer
Leadership
PH
Pauline Hittesdorf
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CC
Corey Chambas
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Mark Meloy
6+ yrs
Director
FI
First Business Trust Investment
2 yrs
Trustee
JB
Joan Burke
2 yrs
President and Director
Leadership
ES
Ed Sloane
4 yrs
Vice President & Treasurer
Leadership
PH
Pauline Hittesdorf
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CC
Corey Chambas
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Mark Meloy
6+ yrs
Director
FI
First Business Trust & Investment
Trustee
Grants Awarded (223 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | $73,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | $39,150 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | $34,200 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | $33,333 | PROGRAM SUPPORT - PMT 2 OF | 2023 |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | $33,333 | PROGRAM SUPPORT PAYMENT 1 | 2022 |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Madison College Foundation | Madison, WI | $20,000 | STAND BY JACK CAMPAIGN-PMT | 2021 |
| Urban League of Greater | Madison, WI | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | $19,998 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | $17,853 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Inc | Fitchburg, WI | $15,200 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Inc | Fitchburg, WI | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Madison College Foundation | Madison, WI | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT - PMT 3 OF | 2023 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Inc | Fitchburg, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Madison College Foundation | De Forest, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT- PAYMENT 2 | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Sunrise, AZ | $12,400 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services of | Milwaukee, WI | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| WI Bankers Foundation | Madison, WI | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services of | West Allis, WI | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Inc | Fitchburg, WI | $10,000 | CARE FOR ALL CAMPAIGN-PMT 1 | 2021 |
| Securefutures Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Agrace Hospicecare Inc | Fitchburg, WI | $10,000 | CARE FOR ALL CAMPAIGN-PMT 3 | 2023 |