Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
The Wisconsin Builders Foundation's mission is to be the philanthropic arm of the Wisconsin builders association by offering training, scholarships, and charitable resources to promote residential construction in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,571
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,571
- +61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,571
- Total assets
- $379,928
- +3.6% 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 Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
BLAR Fund (Builders Legal Action and Research Fund)
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $5,000 per local HBA per calendar year (cap may be waived for vital issues)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies per recipient; total distribution approximately $20,000+ annually
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Crosse Area Builders Association ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $19K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Area Builders Association Onalaska, WI | General Purpose | $13,571 |
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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 | $379,928 | $79,695 | $85,298 | $13,571 | 1 | $8,177 |
| 2023 | $366,638 | $90,654 | $164,954 | $16,839 | 2 | $10,930 |
| 2022 | $447,580 | $66,580 | $127,919 | $19,271 | 1 | $31,995 |
| 2021 | $613,166 | $78,226 | $65,897 | $17,676 | Total only | $16,367 |
| 2020 | $542,201 | $25,666 | $85,000 | $16,580 | 2 | $5,070 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $380K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc is led by Bradley Boycks, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley Boycks
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Kessel
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Kurt
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Miller
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Viscuso-Mauthe
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Kieta
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Swenson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lewandowski
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Sillars
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Chilson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Reed
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim O'Brien
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Lamprecht
Secretary
Director → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Mike Vilstrup (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Andy Voeltner (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Dorner (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Angie Kieta (2022) — Wba Associate Vice President
- Former: Dawn McIntosh (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Amy Harrimann (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Albers (2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Schaffer (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
How much does Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
How large is Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc reported $380K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $80K.
Where does Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc operate?
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1967443. 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 October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 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 November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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