University Of Wisconsin Foundation

Organization Overview

University Of Wisconsin Foundation, operating under the name Wisconsin Foundation And Alumni Association, is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wisconsin Foundation And Alumni Association employed 473 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Foundation And Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Wisconsin Foundation And Alumni Association generated $739.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $391.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Wisconsin Foundation And Alumni Association has awarded 72 individual grants totaling $2,067,512,161. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AIDS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON BY SOLICITING GIFTS & BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS & INVESTS SECURITIES & PROPERTIES, & DISTRIBUTES PAYMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

FACULTY SUPPORT AND RESEARCH - WITH OVER $59 MILLION FROM THE UW FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FACULTY AND STAFF RECEIVED CRITICAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT ALLOWING FOR INCREASED RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVED CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS. PRIVATE GIFT SUPPORT HELPS THE UNIVERSITY ATTRACT AND RETAIN WORLD-CLASS FACULTY, WHICH ULTIMATELY ATTRACTS THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST STUDENTS, AND IMPROVES THE UNIVERSITY'S REPUTATION AS A LEADING UNIVERSITY. DURING 2021, THE NUMBER OF ENDOWED FACULTY POSITIONS (CHAIRS, DISTINGUISHED CHAIRS, PROFESSORSHIPS, AND FACULTY FELLOWSHIPS) INCREASED TO MORE THAN 600.


ACADEMIC AND STUDENT PROGRAM SUPPORT - THE UW FOUNDATION PROVIDED OVER $53 MILLION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN TO SUPPORT ITS ACADEMIC AND STUDENT PROGRAMS. THESE FUNDS ENABLE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR GROWTH AND SUCCESS BY OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY, RESPONSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, STUDENT PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BY EMPLOYING BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING; ADDING TO THE ACCUMULATED BODY OF KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVE WORK; ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING.


STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS RECEIVED MORE THAN $46 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS FROM PRIVATE GIFT SUPPORT. STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT ACROSS ALL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, CENTERS, AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY. PRIVATE GIFT SUPPORT IS CRITICAL TO ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO EXPLORE THEIR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, EXPERIENCE COLLEGE LIFE, AND MANAGE TUITION COSTS AND DEBT LOADS. IN 2021, UW FOUNDATION MANAGED OVER 4,300 GIFT FUNDS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO UW-MADISON STUDENTS. IN CONSULTATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY, THE UW FOUNDATION EMPHASIZES AND INCENTIVIZES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Robert W Baird Co Inc
Investment Manager
$1,106,221
Stepstone Group Lp
Investment Manager
$1,617,235
Eos Partners Gmbh
Investment Manager
$984,863
Legends Sales & Marketing Llc
Fundraising Services
$1,529,941
Mfs Institutional Advisors Inc
Investment Manager
$1,280,629
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$723,733
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $45,407,647
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$337,572,277
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $58,765,877
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$383,703,657
Total Program Service Revenue$144,663
Investment income $61,120,216
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $482,553
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $293,483,943
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $56,747
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $739,045,115

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, University Of Wisconsin Foundation has awarded $305,311,692 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON

PURPOSE: SEE SCH I, PART IV

$100,772,023

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON

PURPOSE: SEE SCH I, PART IV

$59,313,026

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON

PURPOSE: SEE SCH I, PART IV

$53,818,804

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON

PURPOSE: SEE SCH I, PART IV

$46,045,489

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON

PURPOSE: SEE SCH I, PART IV

$45,362,350
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that University Of Wisconsin Foundation has recieved totaling $79,300.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Pyle Foundation

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
Warwick Foundation

Northfield, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$20,000
Jenni & Kyle Foundation Inc

Belleville, WI

PURPOSE: WAISMAN CENTER FUND

$6,000
Marshall Family Foundation

Chico, CA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$5,000
Bentson Foundation

Wayzata, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$5,000
Singiser Family Foundation

Loveland, CO

PURPOSE: BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,113,109,833
Earnings$604,642,464
Admin Expense$23,535,484
Net Contributions$118,278,940
Other Expense$80,190,112
Ending Balance$2,732,305,641

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