Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc
To promote greater technical competency and higher professional standards in the real estate industry, to sponsor research projects on real estate and related matters and to disseminate the results of the research projects to the public, and to engage in and support charitable and educational activities.
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc gave $63K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,250
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,542
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,171,706
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Realtors Relief Foundation ($20K). Together the top 6 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 $30K (2020) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Realtors Relief Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin Realtors Association Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $11,250 |
| Energy Services Inc Fitchburg, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Five Loaves Food and Clothing Center Inc New Richmond, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin Inc West Bend, WI | General Support | $6,500 |
| Feeding Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $5,500 |
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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 | $1,171,706 | $152,911 | $90,886 | $63,250 | 6 | $22,454 |
| 2023 | $1,049,763 | $144,299 | $85,046 | $60,000 | 4 | $12,113 |
| 2022 | $932,203 | $153,102 | $58,836 | $40,000 | 2 | $11,599 |
| 2021 | $915,985 | $170,919 | $95,362 | $60,000 | 1 | $20,500 |
| 2020 | $646,736 | $198,363 | $58,037 | $30,000 | 1 | $12,964 |
About Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $22K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc is led by Tina Balaka, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tina Balaka
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Jamrozy
Director
Director → Vice Chairperson & Treasurer, 2023
Vice Chairperson & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Seegert
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Maurer-Martin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Moe-Knutson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Sayas
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Billings
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Bunbury Sjowall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Doran
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Flor
Vice Chairperson & Treasurer
Director → Vice Chairperson & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Bowe
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Larson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Christopher Stark (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Courtney Stefaniak (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Theo (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Sveum (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kc Maurer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Spranger (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Steven Lane (2020–2022) — Vice Chairperson & Treasurer
- Former: Matt Seegert (2021) — Director
- Former: Adam Redman (2020) — Director
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 Realtors Foundation Inc
How much does Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc gave $63K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $60K across 4 grants.
What is Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,542, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc give grants?
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Realtors Relief Foundation ($20,000), Wisconsin Realtors Association Inc ($11,250) and Energy Services Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $153K.
What is Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0195146. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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