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Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc

Grantmaker Madison, WI EIN: 51-0195146 Website

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.

Key facts about Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc

In short: Wisconsin Realtors Foundation Inc gave $63K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
51-0195146
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$63,250
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$10,542
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$1,171,706
Primary geography
Wisconsin (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+11.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$63K

+5.4% YoY

Grant Count

6

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-29.7% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

MadisonChicagoWest BendFitchburgHoustonMilwaukeeNew RichmondSaukville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 4 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Realtors Relief Foundation: $20KRealtors Relief Foundation$20KWisconsin Realtors Association Inc: $11KWisconsin Realtors AssociationInc$11KEnergy Services Inc: $10KEnergy Services Inc$10KFive Loaves Food and Clothing Center Inc: $10KFive Loaves Food and ClothingCenter Inc$10KHabitat for Humanity of Wisconsin Inc: $7KHabitat for Humanity ofWisconsin Inc$7KFeeding Wisconsin Inc: $6KFeeding Wisconsin Inc$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Realtors Relief Foundation ($20K). Together the top 6 received $63K.

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Realtors Relief Foundation Chicago, ILGeneral Support$20,000
Wisconsin Realtors Association Inc Madison, WIGeneral Support$11,250
Energy Services Inc Fitchburg, WIGeneral Support$10,000
Five Loaves Food and Clothing Center Inc New Richmond, WIGeneral Support$10,000
Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin Inc West Bend, WIGeneral Support$6,500
Feeding Wisconsin Inc Madison, WIGeneral Support$5,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,171,706$1,049,763$932,203
Revenue$152,911$144,299$153,102
Expenses$90,886$85,046$58,836
Net Investment Income$22,454$12,113$11,599

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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