Versiti Wisconsin Inc
Versiti Wisconsin, inc. (versiti) is a blood health innovator which enhances lives through discovery, diagnosis and treatment. Versiti expands the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine and service.
Versiti Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: Versiti Wisconsin Inc gave $4.0M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $989K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,956,750
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $989,188
- -49.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,875
- Total assets
- $213,041,862
- +12.8% 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 Wisconsin Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Versiti Wisconsin Inc
Director's Fellowship Award
Versiti Wisconsin Inc
Amount
$7,500 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
T32 Training Program
Versiti Wisconsin Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Translational GlycOmics K12 Program
Versiti Wisconsin Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Versiti Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation ($3.8M). Together the top 4 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
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 Wisconsin Inc gives
- Giving fell 67% 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 $3.9M (2023) to $12.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Research | $3,810,000 |
| Great Lakes Hemophilia Fouundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Patient Financial Assistance | $129,750 |
| Marcus Performing Arts Center Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation West Allis, WI | General Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,041,862 | $281,020,247 | $263,641,087 | $3,956,750 | 4 | $4,323,810 |
| 2023 | $188,812,448 | $235,204,492 | $230,968,624 | $3,924,000 | 2 | $3,894,142 |
| 2022 | $141,863,484 | $220,819,216 | $207,344,800 | $4,139,000 | 3 | $5,541,393 |
| 2021 | $138,704,162 | $196,362,715 | $196,030,853 | $12,025,100 | 3 | $2,701,979 |
| 2020 | $135,380,410 | $186,827,160 | $186,240,771 | $9,287,100 | 2 | $2,269,212 |
About Versiti Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
Versiti Wisconsin 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 $213.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $4.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Versiti Wisconsin Inc is led by Chris Miskel, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 19 of 37 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Miskel
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
$459K (2020) → $714K (2024)
Fred Geilfuss
Chair
Vice Chair & Legal Advisor → Chair & Legal Advisor, 2023
Chair & Legal Advisor → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen E. Puca MD
Senior Medical Director
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$380K (2022) → $443K (2024)
Lynn M. Malec MD
Senior Medical Director
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$389K (2022) → $384K (2024)
Lisa Baumann Kreuziger
Senior Medical Director
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$372K (2023) → $395K (2024)
Anthony Watkins
Executive Vice President & Cfo-
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer → Executive Vice President & Cfo-, 2024
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
$233K (2020) → $329K (2024)
Bart Reuter
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
$265K (2020) → $379K (2024)
Bradley Pietz
Executive Vice President & Chief Laboratory Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Laboratory Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$173K (2020) → $264K (2024)
Brian Bautista
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$291K (2020) → $358K (2024)
Gitesh Dubal
Executive Vice President & Chief Mktg. Officer -
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Mktg. Officer -, 2024
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $179K (2024)
James Weidner
Executive Vice President & Chief Hr Officer
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $252K (2024)
Lynne Briggs
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $212K (2024)
Matthew Anderson MD
Executive Vice President & Chief Med. Officer -
Vice President & Diagnostic Lab Med. Director → Vice President & Diagnostic Lab Med Director, 2021
Vice President & Diagnostic Lab Med Director → Executive Vice President & Chief Med. Officer -, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$398K (2020) → $472K (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
48 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $637K (2024)
Barbara Bryant
Executive Vice President & Chief Med. Officer -
Executive Vice President & Chief Med Officer - → Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, 2023
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Med. Officer -, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$195K (2022) → $448K (2024)
Jessica Drouillard
Vice President & Chief Quality Officer
Vice President & Chief Qlt Officer - → Vice President & Chief Quality Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$69K (2023) → $121K (2024)
Karin Hoffmeister
Deputy Director Vbri
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$368K (2023) → $411K (2024)
Christian J. Kastrup PhD
Senior Investigator
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$399K (2024)
Derek Tyus
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer - As
New on the 2024 filing
23 hrs/week
$199K (2024)
Gretchen Jameson
Executive Vice President & Chief Mktg. Officer -
New on the 2024 filing
24 hrs/week
$97K (2024)
Dale Kent
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ginsburg MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Hanson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Wesley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. McDonald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Perras
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Alan Whaley
Vice Chair
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Ziegler
Board Member
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
Ron Miller
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Husa
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Hauske Jr.
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coreen Dicus-Johnson JD
Secretary
Board Member - → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Thornton-Bias
Board Member -
Board Member - → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Board Member -, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecelia Gore
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggey Oplinger
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Bauer
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Peter Newman PhD (2020–2023) — Vice President Research & Associate Director Bri
- Former: Alexandra Pieper (2021–2023) — Vice President & Chief Qlt Officer -
- Former: Joshua J. Field MD (2020–2022) — Senior Med Director -
- Former: Margaret McElligott (2020–2022) — Former Vice President & Chief Quality Officer
- Former: Bob Montgomery MD (2021–2022) — Senior Investigator
- Former: Gilbert C. White MD (2020–2021) — Principal Investigator
- Former: Kenneth Friedman MD (2020–2021) — Senior Medical Director
- Former: Mehraboon Irani MD (2020–2021) — Senior Medical Director
- Former: Mitchell G. Watt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Abshire MD (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President Msi & Chief Med Off-
- Former: Cathy Buck (2020) — Board Member -
- Former: James M. Rauh (2020) — Secretary
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 $714K, to Chris Miskel (President & CEO). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Versiti Wisconsin Inc
How much does Versiti Wisconsin Inc give each year?
Versiti Wisconsin Inc gave $4.0M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.9M across 2 grants.
What is Versiti Wisconsin Inc's typical grant size?
Versiti Wisconsin Inc's median grant in 2024 was $69,875, and its average grant was $989,188, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Versiti Wisconsin Inc give grants?
Versiti Wisconsin 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 (3 grants).
Does Versiti Wisconsin Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Versiti Wisconsin Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Versiti Wisconsin Inc?
Versiti Wisconsin Inc reported $213.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $281.0M.
What is Versiti Wisconsin Inc?
Versiti Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $213.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Versiti Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
Versiti Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0807235. 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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