Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization, inc. Is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes and for the beneift of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the university of Wisconsin-madison, and for programs and activities conducted by the university of Wisconsin foundation which supports the functions and purposes of the university of Wisconsin-madison; to engage in activities relating to the aforementioned purposes; and to invest in, receive, hold, use and dispose of all property, real or personal, as may be necessary or desirable to carry into effect the aforementioned purposes.
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc at a glance
In short: Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc gave $505K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $252K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $504,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $252,250
- Median grant
- $252,250
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation DBA Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Assoc ($505K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $505K.
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation DBA Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Assoc Madison, WI | Support University of Wisconsin Foundation | $300,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation DBA Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Assoc Madison, WI | Support University of Wisconsin Foundation | $204,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020* | — | $504,500 | $504,500 | $504,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | $11,907 | — | — | — | — |
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc
Based on IRS filings
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $505K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc is led by Michael M. Knetter, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael M. Knetter
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca M. Blank
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa A. Robertson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott T. McKinney
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc
How much does Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc give each year?
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc gave $505K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. The 2020 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc?
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI.
Where does Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc operate?
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc's EIN?
Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1947636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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