Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc
The purpose of the Wisconsin Public Radio Association (WPRA) is to support Wisconsin public radio by engaging in cooperative fundraising, stewardship and advocacy. The WPRA generates support through programs and participatory activities that show the value provided by Wisconsin public radio; provides proper stewardship for association funds and fundraising and enhances efforts for association members and wpr staff to collaborate in creating opportunities for donations to the association.
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc gave $834K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $834K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $834,358
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $834,358
- +43.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $834,358
- Total assets
- $22,325,097
- +36.6% 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 Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Madison ($834K).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 25 (52%).
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 Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% 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 $421K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $834K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, WI | Wpr news and music support, wi life, second century and simonson fellowships | $834,358 |
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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 | $22,325,097 | $17,050,803 | $11,481,528 | $834,358 | 1 | $1,211,574 |
| 2024 | $16,341,778 | $13,002,122 | $11,412,232 | $1,165,936 | 2 | $488,230 |
| 2023 | $13,567,543 | $12,775,655 | $12,329,458 | $667,250 | 6 | $326,700 |
| 2022 | $11,978,603 | $13,336,665 | $11,533,465 | $649,715 | 9 | $633,441 |
| 2021 | $12,483,447 | $12,302,250 | $10,173,219 | $461,919 | 7 | $631,889 |
| 2020 | $9,268,907 | $11,638,307 | $10,452,982 | $420,567 | 5 | $282,399 |
About Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $834K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc is led by Eric Greiling, Executive Director of Wpra on the 2025 filing; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Greiling
Executive Director of Wpra
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$19K (2025)
Roy Christianson
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Rauscher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janan Najeeb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niles Berman
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sturgul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dede Eckels
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mai Lo Lee
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Stuart
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Granados
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shauna Singh Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Roberts
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Brabham
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Wigfield
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Bergeson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Abts
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Heim
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lundberg
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ashworth
Licensee Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Larry Graham (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Tikalsky (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tim Coburn (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Will Hsu (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Kocha (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Muse (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katrina Keller (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Dan Van Daalwyk (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Luisa Herrera (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Luljak (2022–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Michael Crane (2021–2022) — Director of Radio to Oct
- Former: Mary Peterson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Cisler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anne Katz (2020) — Director
- Former: Barbara Gilmore (2020) — Director
- Former: Dean Dietrich (2020) — Director
- Former: Katherine Schneider (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Sigman (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Crane (2020) — Director of Radio & Licensee
- Former: Ronald Dunlap (2020) — Chair
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 $19K, to Eric Greiling (Executive Director of WPRA).
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc
How much does Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc gave $834K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 2 grants.
How large is Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc?
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.1M.
What is Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc?
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Madison, WI. It holds $22.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc operate?
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7363536. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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