United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc
The United Way of Dane County Foundation, Inc. exists to support the United Way of Dane County mission: to unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives. By providing a base of support, the Foundation helps United Way invest our community's resources to achieve the Agenda for Change. The Foundation allows caring community members to create a legacy of giving.
United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,158,149
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,158,149
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,158,149
- Total assets
- $34,566,914
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Dane County Inc ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $545K (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | Supporting Organization | $1,158,149 |
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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 | $34,566,914 | $4,157,342 | $1,347,288 | $1,158,149 | 1 | $2,141,238 |
| 2023 | $29,834,191 | $3,189,997 | $832,511 | $701,013 | 1 | $555,073 |
| 2022 | $24,406,132 | $3,372,886 | $937,900 | $836,157 | 1 | $352,575 |
| 2021 | $25,144,891 | $10,283,109 | $1,716,954 | $1,609,909 | 1 | $2,025,387 |
| 2020 | $15,906,818 | $2,982,458 | $627,463 | $545,402 | 1 | $212,932 |
About United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc is led by Renee Moe, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee Moe
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Heinrichs
Board Chair
Board Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2021
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rademacher
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hannon
Board Trustee
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Board Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Prestigiacomo
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cottingham
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Dewey
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Steffens
Board Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cedric Johnson
Board Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ursula Norwood
Board Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Cain
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Houghton
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Madden
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kundert
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teo Trandafir
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Schaefer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E Dott
Board Vice Chair
Board Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Wood
CFO & Vice President Administration
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Andy King (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Heiner (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Jaimes Johnson (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Marion Brown (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Nick Wood (2021–2023) — CFO & Vice President Administration
- Former: Catherine Taylor (2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Jay Sekelsky (2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Jeff Levy (2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Kristin Balistreri (2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Donald Bernards (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: Jeff F Mack (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: Bill Westrate (2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: Tom Walker (2020–2021) — Board Trustee
- Former: Dave Beck-Engel (2021) — Board Trustee
- Former: Rick Spiel (2020) — Executive Vice President -Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Ryan Behling (2020) — Board Trustee
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 United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc
How much does United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc give each year?
United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $701K across 1 grant.
How large is United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc?
United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc reported $34.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
Where does United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc operate?
United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc's EIN?
United Way of Dane County Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1763471. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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