Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc gave $10.8M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2.7M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,774,042
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,693,511
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $271,542
- Total assets
- $142,624,739
- +6.5% 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.
How to apply to Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
Director's Fellowship Award
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
Amount
$7,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
T32 Training Program
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Translational GlycOmics K12 Program
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Versiti Wisconsin Inc ($10.8M across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 18 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 30% 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 $7.9M (2020) to $10.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $10.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Versiti Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Research | $10,216,154 |
| Versiti Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Project Research | $458,652 |
| Versiti Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Organ Projects | $84,432 |
| Versiti Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Clinical Projects | $14,804 |
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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 | $142,624,739 | $17,317,531 | $12,431,033 | $10,774,042 | 4 | $9,242,860 |
| 2023 | $133,873,238 | $10,946,946 | $11,357,497 | $9,242,529 | 4 | $4,768,070 |
| 2022 | $123,463,060 | $9,619,286 | $9,805,415 | $8,273,184 | 4 | $3,173,912 |
| 2021 | $138,899,953 | $26,125,003 | $9,484,983 | $8,297,326 | 3 | $5,467,134 |
| 2020 | $111,661,539 | $23,540,947 | $9,189,809 | $7,881,629 | 3 | $5,530,906 |
About Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $142.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10.8M. Net investment income was $9.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc is led by Chris Miskel, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Miskel
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Syburg
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alberto G. Huerta
Director Fdn Development
Director of Fdn Development → Director Fdn Development, 2023
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $111K (2024)
John Mabry
Director Tech Transfer
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$181K (2023) → $199K (2024)
Kelley McCaskill
Vice President of Philanthropy
Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer → Vice President of Philanthropy, 2021
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Michael Deininger MD
Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Sci Officer - → Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $34K (2024)
Andy Anderson MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Watkins
Executive Vice President & Cfo-
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer → Executive Vice President & Cfo-, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bart Reuter
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dixon Benz II
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emery Harlan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guy Crane
Treasurer
Chair → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johan Segerdahl
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Raymond Sr. MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Klein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Crowley
Board Member -
Board Member - → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Manegold
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzy Stemper
Board Member -
Board Member - → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Bradt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abhishek Pulakanti
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Crowley
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bryant
Executive Vice President & Chief Med. Officer -
Executive Vice President & Chief Med Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Med. Officer -, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Geilfuss
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Dvorak
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Tyus
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer - As
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Anderson MD
Executive Vice President & Chief Med. Officer -
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Michael H. White (2020–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Thomas Hauske Jr. (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Hyland (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Pelz (2020–2022) — Board Member -
- Former: Brenda Garbo (2020–2021) — Board Member -
- Former: Gilbert C. White MD (2020–2021) — Principal Investigator
- Former: Laura Savatski (2020–2021) — Technology Transfer Officer
- Former: Dale Kent (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James M. Rauh (2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Melinda Lanham (2020) — Fndn Development Director
- Former: Peter Ziegler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard S. Gallagher (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $199K, to John Mabry (Director Tech Transfer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc
How much does Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc give each year?
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc gave $10.8M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.2M across 4 grants.
What is Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $271,542, and its average grant was $2,693,511, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc give grants?
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants).
Does Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc?
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc reported $142.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.3M.
What is Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc?
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $142.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc's EIN?
Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1372542. 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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