WCTC Foundation Inc
WCTC Foundation inc. Is a not-for-profit organization established to secure charitable resources helping the students of Waukesha county technical college (WCTC) achieve their educational goals. The organization solicits, holds, invests, and expends donor funds.
WCTC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: WCTC Foundation Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,731
- -58.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,731
- -58.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,731
- Total assets
- $10,418,511
- +16.7% 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 WCTC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waukesha County Technical College ($56K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How WCTC Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $47K (2023) to $451K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | Delivering Student Learning | $55,731 |
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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 | $10,418,511 | $2,379,188 | $1,074,341 | $55,731 | 1 | $545,659 |
| 2024 | $8,929,078 | $1,445,718 | $1,775,357 | $134,917 | 1 | $283,395 |
| 2023 | $8,746,267 | $1,181,604 | $944,626 | $46,823 | 1 | $340,798 |
| 2022 | $8,323,756 | $1,760,804 | $1,020,309 | $200,613 | 1 | $541,171 |
| 2021 | $8,998,700 | $2,844,099 | $1,197,053 | $451,322 | 1 | $1,257,318 |
| 2020 | $6,564,836 | $366,005 | $1,411,064 | $78,371 | 1 | $-493,499 |
About WCTC Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
WCTC Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Pewaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $56K. Net investment income was $546K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WCTC Foundation Inc is led by Robyn Ludtke, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robyn Ludtke
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $125K (2025)
Sandy McGee
Chairperson
Treasurer → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wolfgram
Member
Chairperson → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Lennon
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Manning
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Kubow
Member
Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy McCormack
Vice Chairperson
Member → Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Rodriguez Cordero
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Nolde
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Dillon
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady Chuckel
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Hess
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Lehmann
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Basilotto
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ellen Phillips (2020–2024) — Foundation President
- Former: Manuel Santos (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Michael Hostad (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Peggy Bealhen (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Richard Brandt (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Eric Delzer (2020–2022) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $125K, to Robyn Ludtke (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about WCTC Foundation Inc
How much does WCTC Foundation Inc give each year?
WCTC Foundation Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $135K across 1 grant.
How large is WCTC Foundation Inc?
WCTC Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
Where does WCTC Foundation Inc operate?
WCTC Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is WCTC Foundation Inc's EIN?
WCTC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1325835. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work WCTC Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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