Wisconsin Technical College System
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) foundation, inc., seeks to advance the Wisconsin Technical College System, its constituent technical colleges and public and private sector career, technical and workplace education. The foundation focuses on providing products and services, distributing and licensing intellectual property, operating and managing programs and projects and soliciting and accepting gifts in support of its mission.
Wisconsin Technical College System at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Technical College System gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,500
- +320.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,500
- +320.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $7,822,972
- +2.3% 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 Technical College System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wisconsin Technical College System ($53K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
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 Technical College System gives
- Giving grew 320% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $68K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Technical College System Madison, WI | $12,500 to support the wtcs ambassador program and $40,000 to enhance statewide communications capabilities. | $52,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,822,972 | $1,502,736 | $1,885,361 | $52,500 | 1 | $169,589 |
| 2024 | $7,648,985 | $1,766,972 | $1,898,721 | $12,500 | 1 | $137,399 |
| 2023 | $7,235,002 | $2,091,722 | $1,657,179 | $52,750 | 1 | $186,192 |
| 2022 | $6,394,183 | $1,539,680 | $1,430,099 | $12,500 | 1 | $194,483 |
| 2021 | $7,183,730 | $1,498,112 | $1,554,851 | $67,500 | 3 | $213,224 |
| 2020 | $6,051,172 | $1,459,229 | $1,571,762 | $62,000 | 2 | $115,474 |
| 2019 | $6,071,061 | $1,486,475 | $1,584,188 | $11,000 | 1 | $161,300 |
About Wisconsin Technical College System
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Technical College System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $53K. Net investment income was $170K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Technical College System is led by Leah Osborn, Interim Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leah Osborn
Interim Executive Director
Wids Director → Interim Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$136K (2019) → $188K (2025)
Paul Gabriel
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$152K (2019) → $161K (2025)
Daniel Clancy
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Stewart
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sorensen
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Johnson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Wermuth
Controller
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$125K (2019) → $148K (2025)
Terri Johnson
Wids Associate Director Product Development
Wids Learning Design Consultant → Wids Ass Director, Product Development & Training, 2023
Wids Ass Director, Product Development & Training → Wids Associate Director Product Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $131K (2025)
Tessa Campbell
Wids Software & Curriculum Consult
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Edward Chin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Wink
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Nelson (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Annette Czarnecki (2019–2022) — Wids Learning Design Consultant
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $188K, to Leah Osborn (Interim Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Technical College System
How much does Wisconsin Technical College System give each year?
Wisconsin Technical College System gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Wisconsin Technical College System?
Wisconsin Technical College System reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Wisconsin Technical College System?
Wisconsin Technical College System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. It holds $7.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wisconsin Technical College System operate?
Wisconsin Technical College System has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Technical College System's EIN?
Wisconsin Technical College System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1273103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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