TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF AND ADVANCE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON BY ENCOURAGING THE INTEREST, ENGAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ALUMNI, DONORS, AND FRIENDS IN THE LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH EACH OTHER.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8B
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$456.3M
+34.2% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$91.3M
+34.2% YoY
About University of Wisconsin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
University of Wisconsin Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $456.3M. Net investment income was $300.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,809,599,535 | $5,258,973,342 | $4,965,210,272 |
| Revenue | $776,771,718 | $490,458,457 | $1,306,102,571 |
| Expenses | $564,023,383 | $435,563,925 | $379,636,732 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $300,118,550 | $137,020,737 | $926,194,952 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Wisconsin Madison ($153,614,785), University of Wisconsin Madison ($104,996,375), University of Wisconsin Madison ($74,574,859).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON MADISON, WI | SEE SCH I, PART IV | $74,574,859 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON MADISON, WI | SEE SCH I, PART IV | $63,003,421 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON MADISON, WI | SEE SCH I, PART IV | $60,063,817 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON MADISON, WI | SEE SCH I, PART IV | $104,996,375 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON MADISON, WI | SEE SCH I, PART IV | $153,614,785 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL M KNETTER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EX OFFICIO | 60 | $800,626 |
| PAUL S SHAIN | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LOUIS A HOLLAND | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LINDA L AHLERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RAJIV BATRA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE A BEHNKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN J CELLMER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUZANNE N DEWOLF | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY J DIERMEIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SONNET C EDMONDS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN S ENGELEITER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL B FERDMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| COLLEEN A GOGGINS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH M QUADRACCI HARNED | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELZIE L HIGGINBOTTOM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM P HSU | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CYNTHIA A IHLENFELD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER S KIES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| VALARIE KING-BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JUN W LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROGER M MANSUKHANI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALICE D MORTENSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LORNA E NAGLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID O NICHOLAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN S PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN R PETERSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TODD C PULVINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINE A ROTSCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAUREEN E SEEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL S SHANNON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SANDRA G SPONEM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS D STEVENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICK A THIELE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES T THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY D WIESNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL J COLLINS | EX OFFICIO - TERM IS CONTINUOUS | 2 | — |
| JERE D FLUNO | EX OFFICIO - TERM IS CONTINUOUS | 2 | — |
| TED D KELLNER | EX OFFICIO - TERM IS CONTINUOUS | 2 | — |
| JOHN J OROS | EX OFFICIO - TERM IS CONTINUOUS | 2 | — |
| FRANCES S TAYLOR | EX OFFICIO - TERM IS CONTINUOUS | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL L STOHLER | CIO | 55 | $1,570,221 |
| ALISA A ROBERTSON | PRESIDENT/CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 55 | $522,035 |
| CARL J LAURINO | CFO | 50 | $356,988 |
| BRENDA J PHEBUS | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 55 | $195,690 |
| NICOLE R MCDONALD | CONTROLLER/TREASURER | 50 | $219,320 |
| ABIGAIL A CAHAK | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 50 | $189,906 |
| FALICIA N HINES | SECRETARY | 50 | $155,975 |
| CHRISTOPHER A MOORE | DEPUTY CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 50 | $846,887 |
| RICHARD J SHEPLEY | SR. MANAGING DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 50 | $831,819 |
| KATHERINE L WYBLE | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 50 | $672,714 |
| SEAN ARP | CHIEF OPERATING OFF OF INVESTMENTS | 50 | $424,006 |
| JAMES G ELKINS | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 50 | $349,608 |
| JOHN C NORTON | FORMER ASSISTANT TREASURER | — | $210,885 |
| SCOTT T MCKINNEY | FORMER CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | — | $199,375 |
| SARAH L SCHUTT | FORMER CHIEF ALUMNI OFFICER & EXEC. | — | $183,294 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Wisconsin Foundation?
University of Wisconsin Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $5.8B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University of Wisconsin Foundation?
As of 2024, University of Wisconsin Foundation holds $5.8B in total assets with $776.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $456.3M in 2024.
Where does University of Wisconsin Foundation operate?
University of Wisconsin Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does University of Wisconsin Foundation award?
In 2024, University of Wisconsin Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $456.3M — an average of about $91.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University of Wisconsin Foundation's EIN?
University of Wisconsin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0743975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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