Private foundation · Madison, WI
Sub-zero Group Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$1K – $2K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
71
Repeat grantees
34
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactSANDRA S VAN SLYKE · 6082712233
MaterialsSUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION INDICATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR FUND USAGE.
RestrictionsPRINCIPAL AREA OF FOCUS: SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, IN OR NEAR DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
James J Bakke
PRESIDENT
Deborah a Schwartz
VICE PRESIDENT
Tony Fox
TREASURER
Blaine R Renfert
SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL, DIRECTOR
Susan a Bakke
DIRECTOR
Frederick P Schwartz
DIRECTOR
Maggie M Pascaly
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sandra S Van Slyke
TREASURER
Thomas G Ragatz
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Helen a Bakke
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
78.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'20
'21
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'24
281
Total grants awarded
$5.6M
Total amount
$20K
Average grant
$1.9M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.