The Wha Foundation Inc
The Wha Foundation, inc. Was formed to carry on educational, literacy, research, and charitable program related to the field of health, including but not limited to hospital care and administration, with the following specific objects: to assist the health care system in insuring that it has adequate workforce to meet the needs of Wisconsin's citizens; to conduct and sponsor educational programs of all types for training of health career personnel and consumers interested in a better understanding of the health care system; to foster the accumulation and exchange of health information and to publish and disseminate such information; to assist, sponsor, and encourage individuals pursuing and education in health careers, scientific research, and literacy endeavor by providing scholarships and grants-in-aid or making loans to worthy individuals in pursuit of these objects; to support the mission of Wisconsin hospital association, inc. And its affiliated related organizations.
The Wha Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wha Foundation Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $37,000
- Median grant
- $37,000
- Total assets
- $1,067,244
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wha Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health Occupations Students of America ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $305K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Occupations Students of America Southlake, TX | To Provide Funding to the Hosa Wisconsin Chapter | $37,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,067,244 | $167,874 | $207,455 | $37,000 | 1 | $53,524 |
| 2023 | $1,050,854 | $56,873 | $150,829 | — | — | $6,126 |
| 2022 | $1,041,112 | $108,168 | $176,151 | — | — | $90,111 |
| 2021 | $1,398,826 | $179,279 | $129,993 | — | — | $159,279 |
| 2020 | $1,359,449 | $49,764 | $444,026 | $305,250 | 2 | $48,591 |
About The Wha Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Wha Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Fitchburg, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $54K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wha Foundation Inc is led by Eric Borgerding, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Borgerding
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristie McCoic
Chairperson
Trustee → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joni Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruse Roesler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Pasard
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bergmann
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Bauman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff Euclide (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Jenny Derks (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Beth White-Jacobs (2020) — Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wha Foundation Inc
How much does The Wha Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wha Foundation Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Wha Foundation Inc?
The Wha Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $168K.
Where does The Wha Foundation Inc operate?
The Wha Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Texas, Wisconsin.
What is The Wha Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wha Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6125163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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