The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc
Our mission is to improve human health by conducting, enabling and translating innovative, interdisciplinary biomedical research in partnership with the university of Wisconsin-madison and others, by leveraging our collective strength in research and education.our vision is to solve major challenges to human health by serving as an interdisciplinary research center and collaborative hub that enables investigators to address and answer fundamental biomedical questions.we envision using our private status and streamlined organizational structure to respond nimbly to emerging opportunities. In partnership with an outstanding public research university we will synergistically enhance our collective strengths.through community engagement we will promote better understanding of the health benefits of biomedical research.
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc at a glance
In short: The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,311,424
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,311,424
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,311,424
- Total assets
- $81,240,978
- -8.1% 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.
How to apply to The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc
Morgridge Fellows Program
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
NSF CAREER Award (Faculty Early Career Development Award)
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc
Amount
Approximately $900,000 over five years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin - Madison ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
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 The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). 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 $1.3M (2025) to $1.7M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI | To Support Ongoing Research and Education. | $1,311,424 |
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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 | $81,240,978 | $78,378,897 | $37,276,559 | $1,311,424 | 1 | $15,451 |
| 2024 | $88,421,400 | $33,569,331 | $32,259,175 | $1,519,557 | 1 | $-183,099 |
| 2023 | $87,077,299 | $26,189,437 | $28,100,888 | $1,394,317 | 1 | $-123,698 |
| 2022 | $39,159,232 | $31,260,275 | $28,634,578 | $1,587,229 | 1 | $1,471 |
| 2021 | $37,239,954 | $29,381,681 | $27,481,598 | $1,654,902 | 2 | $173 |
About The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $81.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc is led by Brad Schwartz, CEO & Trustee on every filing since 2021; 23 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Schwartz
CEO & Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$461K (2021) → $541K (2025)
Jacquelyn Fredrick
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Erik Iverson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Harvey Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
James Dahlberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
John Burris
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $15K (2025)
John Neis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Thomas Pyle Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Winslow L. Sargeant
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Eric Morgridge
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $15K (2025)
Tess Morgridge Gardner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $15K (2025)
Gregg Fergus
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
John Durant
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Randy Bartels
Director of Human Resources
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$367K (2025)
Fred Robertson
Trustee & Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Morgridge
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tashia Morgridge
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mattmiller
Chief Communications Officer & Secretary
Chief Communications Director & Secretary → Chief Communications Officer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$189K (2021) → $228K (2025)
Deborah Keller
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
$10K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Doug Eklund
Controller
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$160K (2021) → $191K (2025)
Kathi Stanek
CFO, COO & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$313K (2021) → $353K (2025)
Melissa Skala
Lead Investigator
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$245K (2021) → $297K (2025)
Patricia Lipton
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
$15K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Ronald Stewart
Associate Director - Bioinformatics
Associate Director - Bioin → Associate Director - Bioinformatics, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$186K (2021) → $209K (2025)
William Swisher Jr.
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$273K (2021) → $303K (2025)
Paul Ahlquist
Lead Investigator
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$175K (2022) → $230K (2025)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jill Walder (2021–2024) — Director of Human Resource
- Former: Mary Burke (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Krummel (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James A. Thomson (2021–2023) — Director Regenerative Biology
- Former: Carl Gulbrandsen (2021–2022) — Trustee & Chair
- Former: Jan Huisken (2021–2022) — Lead Investigator
- Former: Susan Engeleiter (2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Terri Potter (2021) — Trustee -
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $541K, to Brad Schwartz (CEO/Trustee). 23 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc
How much does The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc give each year?
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 1 grant.
How large is The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc?
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc reported $81.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78.4M.
What is The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc?
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Madison, WI. It holds $81.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc operate?
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc's EIN?
The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8325570. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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