Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc
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Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc gave $234K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,500
- +3013.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,700
- +522.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $3,813,057
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Inc ($100K). Together the top 5 received $234K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $234K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $234K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Inc Fitchburg, WI | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| The Jobs First Coalition Inc Brookfield, WI | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Republican Assembly Campaign Committee Madison, WI | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Kennedy Family Foundation Inc Janesville, WI | General Purpose | $11,500 |
| Committee to Elect a Republican Senate Madison, WI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,813,057 | $3,664,733 | $3,231,997 | $233,500 | 5 | $37,238 |
| 2023 | $3,499,094 | $3,385,754 | $3,260,477 | $7,500 | 1 | $36,118 |
| 2022 | $2,877,056 | $3,230,486 | $2,828,708 | $9,838 | Total only | $1,831 |
| 2021 | $2,490,380 | $2,659,928 | $2,207,489 | $17,850 | Total only | $6,388 |
| 2020 | $1,767,429 | $2,831,656 | $2,326,413 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,955 |
| 2019 | $1,389,913 | $2,427,563 | $2,544,663 | $11,355 | Total only | $4,518 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $234K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc is led by Steven Baas, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 5 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Baas
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$94K (2022) → $313K (2024)
Dan Zignego
President
Treasurer → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Grove
Director of Engineering & Construction Policy
Director of Construction → Director of Engineering & Construction Policy, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$140K (2019) → $168K (2024)
Elise Nelson
Director of Government Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Lane Kimble
Director of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Bill Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Samz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Oppman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bertram
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Duffek
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Grasser
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Golden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Evenson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Wise
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bartoszek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Maclaughlin-Barck
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Church
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Squires
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rowland Hoslet
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kennedy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Tauer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thor Wick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Jensen
General Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $159K (2024)
Dan Weinkauf
Treasurer
President → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Peterson
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jr Ramthun
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Wade
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Bakke
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Endres
1st Vice President
Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hahn
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Jeff Parisi (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Traas (2019–2023) — Director of Policy & Finance
- Former: Summer Strand (2019–2023) — 2nd Vice Preisdent
- Former: Jeff Frey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chad Shihata (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Goss (2019–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Brett Krahn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dennis Behnke (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Dembowski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Stephenson (2019–2021) — Director of Government & Member Relations
- Former: Craig Olsen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Larson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Trierweiler (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Megan Decker (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Sikma (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Sam Billhorn (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Nachreiner (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Bruch (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Collins (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $313K, to Steven Baas (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc
How much does Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc gave $234K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc's typical grant size?
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $46,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc give grants?
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc's largest grantees?
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Inc ($100,000), The Jobs First Coalition Inc ($100,000) and Republican Assembly Campaign Committee ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc?
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc?
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Madison, WI. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0138120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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