Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Madison, WI EIN: 39-1947636

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.

Key facts about Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc

In short: Uw-Madison Supporting Organization Inc gave $505K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $252K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.

EIN
39-1947636
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2020
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)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990 · Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed) · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$505K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$252K

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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Madison

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K0 grants2019 2 grants2020* Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed)

In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $505K.

*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2020

University of Wisconsin Foundation DBA Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Assoc: $505K across 2 grantsUniversity of WisconsinFoundation DBA Wisconsin…$505K · 2 grants

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

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wisconsin Foundation DBA Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Assoc Madison, WISupport University of Wisconsin Foundation$300,000
University of Wisconsin Foundation DBA Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Assoc Madison, WISupport University of Wisconsin Foundation$204,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$200K$400K$600K2019 2020* Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed)

*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Metric2020*2019
Total Assets—$11,907
Revenue$504,500—
Expenses$504,500—

*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020

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.

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