Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc

EIN 85-3578786 · WI · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$45K Funds in WI, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc based in WI paid 16 grants totaling $1.2M to 14 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $500K, with a median of $45K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF WI FOUNDATION, GIGIS PLAYHOUSE MADISON, and SANIBEL CAPTIVE CONSERVATION FOUNDA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$19,191,348
Giving (latest yr)
$1,155,200
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$45K
Recipients
14
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of WI Foundation$612,000
  • Gigis Playhouse Madison$100,000
  • Sanibel Captive Conservation Founda$100,000
  • Mequon Nature Preserve$60,000
  • Ice Age Trail Alliance$55,000

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$965,200 · 13 grants
  • Florida$190,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (16)

University of WI Foundation
Madison, WI
Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center Fund
$500,000
Gigis Playhouse Madison
Madison, WI
Believe IN Our Build Campaign
$100,000
University of WI Foundation
Madison, WI
Waisman Center Funding
$100,000
Sanibel Captive Conservation Founda
Sanibel, FL
Mobile Lab for Sea School & Sccf Programs
$100,000
Mequon Nature Preserve
Mequon, WI
Nature Center Campus
$60,000
Ice Age Trail Alliance
Cross Plains, WI
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Maintenance
$55,000
Souther WI Bird Alliance
Madison, WI
Childrens Education Program
$50,000
Ding Darling Wildlife Society
Sanibel, FL
Programs Supplies Summer Camps Lehigh Acres School
$50,000
Bailey-matthews National Shell Muse
Sanibel, FL
Aquarium Level Exhibit & Youth Education Programs
$40,000
Madison Parks Foundation
Madison, WI
Warner Park Know Program & Goodman Community Pool
$30,000
Olbrich Botanical Society
Madison, WI
Various Education and Development Projects
$25,500
Foundation for Dane County Parks
Madison, WI
Get Outside Youth Summer Programming
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc reported 16 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $500K (median $45K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF WI FOUNDATION, GIGIS PLAYHOUSE MADISON, SANIBEL CAPTIVE CONSERVATION FOUNDA, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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