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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$380K
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
-19.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+61.2% YoY
About Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $379,928 | $366,638 | $447,580 |
| Revenue | $79,695 | $90,654 | $66,580 |
| Expenses | $85,298 | $164,954 | $127,919 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,177 | $10,930 | $31,995 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships
WISCONSIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies per recipient; total distribution approximately $20,000+ annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include La Crosse Area Builders Association ($13,571).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LA CROSSE AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION ONALASKA, WI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $13,571 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARVEY KESSEL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KIM REED | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW LAMPRECHT | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| AMANDA KURT | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DON MILLER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CORY SILLARS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| TIM O'BRIEN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JASON CHILSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MICHELLE VISCUSO-MAUTHE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ANGELA KIETA | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| PAUL LEWANDOWSKI | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JODI SWENSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| BRADLEY BOYCKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $380K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc holds $380K in total assets with $80K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $14K in 2024.
Where does Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc operate?
Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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