Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
FOUNDED IN 1911, OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE WISCONSIN THE MOST COMPETITIVE STATE IN THE NATION TO DO BUSINESS. WE ARE WISCONSIN'S BUSINESS VOICE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$308K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$308K
About Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is a nonprofit organization, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $308K. Net investment income was $267K.
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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 | $8,018,488 | $7,257,623 | $5,538,182 |
| Revenue | $6,051,428 | $5,702,877 | $4,829,298 |
| Expenses | $5,320,850 | $4,719,010 | $4,594,606 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $267,380 | $195,503 | $21,966 |
| 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
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wmc Issues Mobilization Council Inc ($308,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WMC ISSUES MOBILIZATION COUNCIL INC MADISON, WI | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $308,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KURT BAUER | PRESIDENT/CEO | 33.4 | $719,914 |
| CHRISTOPHER DREES | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JANE BLAIN GILBERTSON | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID KRUTZ | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL DEFNET | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL NIKOLAI | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| BECKY BARTOSZEK | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| KIM BASSETT | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| NATALIE BELL | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| TROY BERG | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| GREGORY CLEMENT | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JEFFREY CRESSMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| BRAD DENOYER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DAVID ECKMANN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| RANDY EPPLI | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ELIZABETH FILTER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN FREISMUTH | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ROBERT GARVIN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| LOUIS GENTINE II | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ROBERT GERBITZ | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN BUELOW | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JAMES HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| TODD KELSEY | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| TODD KOSS | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JAMES LEEF | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| PATRICK FLESCH | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| SCOTT MAYER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ROSALIE MORGAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JAMES OSTROM | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JERRY PRITCHETT | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| PATRICK REZIN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| BRENT RIDGE | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| KARL SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| WILLIAM SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JUSTIN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| LOUIS FREDERICK STEPHAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ROBERT WAHLIN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| WILLARD WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| GEORGE WHITTIER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| LOUIS WYSOCKI | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| AARON GOTHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ALEXEI KUZNETSOV | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN UTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| SADIE HOWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DANIEL ARIENS | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0.03 | — |
| THOMAS BOLDT | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0.03 | — |
| ROBERT KAMPHUIS | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0.03 | — |
| JAY SMITH | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0.03 | — |
| ARTHUR NESBITT | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0.03 | — |
| STEVE D LOEHR | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0.03 | — |
| ROCKNE FLOWERS | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024) | 0.03 | — |
| S MARK TYLER | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) | 0.3 | — |
| JOSEPH POEHLING | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) | 0.3 | — |
| TIM MICHELS | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) | 0.3 | — |
| TROY LINK | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) | 0.3 | — |
| SCOTT MANLEY | EXECUTIVE VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 34.1 | $280,332 |
| WADE GOODSELL | COO & VP, MEMBERSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS | 16.5 | $257,668 |
| KAY KERTZ | VP, FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES | 28.1 | $165,521 |
| NICK NOVAK | VP, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING | 31.9 | $189,227 |
| RACHEL VER VELDE | ASSOC VP OF GOVT RELATIONS & SR POLITICAL ADVISOR | 35.6 | $159,027 |
| ROBERT BAKER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE SERVICES | 35.6 | $110,600 |
| EVAN UMPIR | DIRECTOR OF TAX, TRANSPORTATION & LEGAL AFFAIRS | 3.8 | $122,561 |
| NICK BURGER | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP | 37.5 | $117,107 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce?
As of 2024, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce holds $8.0M in total assets with $6.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $308K in 2024.
Where does Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce operate?
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce award?
In 2024, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce awarded 1 grants totaling $308K — an average of about $308K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce's EIN?
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1233219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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