UWM Research Foundation Inc
Support research and innovation at the university of Wisconsin - milwaukee by providing reserach funding, entrepreneurship support, and by engaging in corporate partnering activities to that end.
UWM Research Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: UWM Research Foundation Inc gave $319K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $319,007
- +81.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,168
- -69.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,227,993
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who UWM Research Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ($194K). Together the top 6 received $319K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How UWM Research Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2020) to $393K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Research | $194,007 |
| Intelligent Composites LLC Milwaukee, WI | Funding | $25,000 |
| Fluidflow Experience LLC Milwaukee, WI | Funding | $25,000 |
| Estrigenix Theraputics Inc Wauwatosa, WI | Funding | $25,000 |
| Roboheal Innovations LLC Milwaukee, WI | Funding | $25,000 |
| Perrymedical LLC Delafield, WI | Funding | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,227,993 | $1,486,615 | $1,390,815 | $319,007 | 6 | $339,553 |
| 2024 | $4,064,472 | $1,348,306 | $1,200,674 | $175,797 | 1 | $286,271 |
| 2023 | $3,979,687 | $1,204,642 | $1,143,931 | $190,411 | 5 | $151,435 |
| 2022 | $3,912,892 | $743,682 | $1,399,184 | $393,378 | 1 | $-500,919 |
| 2021 | $4,481,641 | $1,769,513 | $1,288,847 | $313,094 | 1 | $455,695 |
| 2020 | $3,971,775 | $1,390,418 | $1,142,051 | $174,131 | 1 | $161,026 |
About UWM Research Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
UWM Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $319K. Net investment income was $340K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
UWM Research Foundation Inc is led by Jessica Silvaggi, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Silvaggi
President
Vice President → Vice President & Interim President, 2023
Vice President & Interim President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Rigby
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair & Vice Chair, 2024
Chair & Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Myers
Chair
Director → Director Vice Chair, 2024
Director Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gilbert
Ex-Officio Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Orgeman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Nattinger
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Webb
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Frederick
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Fiasca
Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Krueger
Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Maschek
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Walsh
Senior Tech Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew McNeil
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jacquelyn Fredrick (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Anderes (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Brian Thompson (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Gregg Tushaus (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Torinus Jr. (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph Kerschner MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sujeet Chand (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Daniel Ewig (2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy Schaefer (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 UWM Research Foundation Inc
How much does UWM Research Foundation Inc give each year?
UWM Research Foundation Inc gave $319K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $176K across 1 grant.
What is UWM Research Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
UWM Research Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,168, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does UWM Research Foundation Inc give grants?
UWM Research Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants).
Does UWM Research Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on UWM Research Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding" (5 grants).
Who are UWM Research Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
UWM Research Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ($194,007), Intelligent Composites LLC ($25,000) and Fluidflow Experience LLC ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is UWM Research Foundation Inc?
UWM Research Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is UWM Research Foundation Inc?
UWM Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is UWM Research Foundation Inc's EIN?
UWM Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8297675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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