Trustage Foundation Incorporated
The TruStage Foundation is the registered 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of TruStage headquartered in Madison, WI. The foundation focuses on economic mobility with emphasis on education (K–12 literacy, mentoring, tutoring) and housing (affordable housing, homelessness support, rental assistance), and prioritizes Madison/Dane County and the Cedar Valley area. The site publishes grant cycles and deadlines and provides an application link and contact email for CSR inquiries.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits working on economic mobility—especially affordable housing, homelessness assistance, K–12 literacy, mentoring/tutoring—or community-serving organizations based in Madison/Dane County or the Cedar Valley region, but also eligible organizations elsewhere that match program priorities.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on housing affordability, homelessness support, or K–12 literacy and mentoring.
- • A clear service footprint or partnership in Madison/Dane County or the Cedar Valley area.
- • Capacity to submit through an online grant portal during published cycles and to demonstrate measurable impact.
- • Organizational readiness for awards ranging from small operating grants up to six-figure partnerships.
Geography
Grantmaking is regionally concentrated: the foundation paid grants in 8 states but about 63% of dollars went to Wisconsin, with a strong emphasis on Madison/Dane County and the Cedar Valley area.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient base (74 grants to 66 distinct organizations), with a mix of small and larger awards rather than funding confined to a tiny circle.
New Applicants
Behavior shows high turnover into the portfolio (45 new recipients in the latest year) and the foundation lists an online application portal and CSR contact; while materials reference preselection/windowed intake, the giving history demonstrates that new entrants do receive funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
