Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
The purpose of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association shall be to foster and promote the development of the arts of aural and visual broadcasting in all its forms; to protect its members in every lawful and proper manner from injustices and unjust exactions; to do all things necessary and proper to encourage and promote customs and practices which will strengthen and maintain the broadcast industry to the end that it may best serve the public.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc gave $108K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $107,500
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,750
- -64.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $53,750
- Total assets
- $4,166,071
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (93% 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 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 9, 2027 (Awards for Excellence)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
Awards for Excellence
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Local Broadcast Legends
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Student Awards for Excellence
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Inc ($100K). Together the top 2 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% 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 $1K (2020) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $108K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Inc Madison, WI | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Texas Association of Broadcasters Austin, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
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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 | $4,166,071 | $1,723,009 | $1,445,894 | $107,500 | 2 | $97,063 |
| 2023 | $3,604,151 | $1,748,531 | $1,409,374 | $150,000 | 1 | $89,029 |
| 2022 | $3,203,053 | $1,409,623 | $1,226,638 | $100,000 | 1 | $-68,732 |
| 2021 | $2,733,431 | $1,651,806 | $1,106,070 | $150,000 | 1 | $107,955 |
| 2020 | $1,808,480 | $1,109,844 | $929,288 | $1,355 | Total only | $44,770 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $97K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc is led by Michelle Vetterkind, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Vetterkind
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $231K (2024)
Aleese Fielder
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chair-Radio → Vice Chair Elect, 2023
Vice Chair Elect → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Valkoun
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lupita Montoto
Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lavin
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Palmer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Klas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marta Bechtol
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Hansen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyle Banks
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Stevenson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Keefe
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Tyler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Voight
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Geissler
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$116K (2022) → $151K (2024)
Anna Engelhart
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Wade
Immediate Past Chairman
Vice Chair-Tv → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judson Beck
Chairman-Elect
Treasurer → Vice Chair-Tv, 2023
Vice Chair-Tv → Chairman-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Hawke
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wright
Vice Chairman-Radio
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chairman-Radio, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Sean Dwyer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Don Vesely (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Herb Cody (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Andy Gille (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Burns (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Bernier (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Dean Kallenbach (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Welton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Cameron (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Wright (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 $231K, to Michelle Vetterkind (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
How much does Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc gave $108K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Madison, WI. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc operate?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc has awarded grants in Texas, Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6123891. 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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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