Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN
To support the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum including its collections, exhibits, educational programs, research efforts, and personnel.
Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN at a glance
In short: Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,258
- -67.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,258
- -67.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,258
- Total assets
- $815,701
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin - Madison ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $81K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI | general support for University of Wisconsin Geology Museum | $26,258 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $815,701 | $82,092 | $28,919 | $26,258 | 1 | $31,534 |
| 2024 | $693,637 | $131,035 | $84,668 | $81,145 | 1 | $27,245 |
| 2023 | $573,389 | $58,640 | $25,361 | $22,813 | 1 | $15,958 |
| 2022 | $472,921 | $61,662 | $24,073 | $21,815 | 1 | $15,316 |
| 2021 | $529,489 | $45,797 | $18,633 | $16,273 | 1 | $16,604 |
About Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $816K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $32K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN is led by Theresa Marche, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theresa Marche
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Rambow-Larsen
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Norsted
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lindner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Brar
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Larsen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucretia Ghastin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Slaughter
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Herron
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George Rothdrake (2021–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN
How much does Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN give each year?
Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $81K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN?
Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN reported $816K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $82K.
Where does Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN operate?
Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN's EIN?
Friends of the Geology Museum University of Wisconsin Madison IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6285287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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