The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc
To partner with the public and private sectors to develop and hold real estate for the benefit of the university of Wisconsin-milwaukee. The UWM Real Estate Foundation, inc. Holdings may include any properties that advance the mission of the university such as residence halls, research and academic space, and facilities to promote economic development.
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,133
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,133
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,133
- Total assets
- $59,746,530
- -2.7% 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 The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The UWM Foundation Inc ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2025) to $686K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UWM Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Operations | $44,133 |
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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 | $59,746,530 | $6,692,055 | $5,957,292 | $44,133 | 1 | $1,067,259 |
| 2024 | $61,411,375 | $6,992,790 | $6,694,929 | $85,030 | 1 | $1,023,424 |
| 2023 | $63,247,390 | $6,777,734 | $6,716,666 | $686,491 | 1 | $1,150,984 |
| 2022 | $64,987,804 | $656,196 | $6,663,217 | — | — | $-5,134,655 |
| 2021 | $83,241,635 | $5,703,376 | $6,901,081 | — | — | $940 |
| 2020 | $83,049,435 | $5,697,210 | $7,118,163 | — | — | $41,985 |
| 2019 | $85,960,602 | $5,818,152 | $7,263,078 | — | — | $111,508 |
About The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc is led by Curtis Stang, COO & Interim President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curtis Stang
COO & Interim President
Chief Operating Officer → COO & Interim President, 2025
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gilbert
President & Ex-Officio
On filings since 2019
26 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Block
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Orgeman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Smith
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lubar
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Barry III
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Brickman (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Clark (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc
How much does The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc give each year?
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc?
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc reported $59.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What is The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc?
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $59.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc operate?
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc's EIN?
The UWM Real Estate Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-7809136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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