Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc 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 06/2022, Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc generated $161.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $323.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 7 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 2015, Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc has awarded 144 individual grants totaling $1,121,845. 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 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION (WROF) FOSTERS THE VITALITY OF RURAL WISCONSIN, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, AND SUPPORT OF THE RURAL ECONOMIC BASE. DURING THE 2021-2022 YEAR, WROF PROVIDED GRANTS TO SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO MET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.


WROF MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO A DONOR-ADVISED FUND. FUND IS USED TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM RURAL WISCONSIN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joan Behr
President
$0
James Caldwell
Vice President
$0
Pat Duffy
Secretary
$0
Mary Elverkorg
Treasurer
$0
Michelle Livanos
Marketing Director
$0
Charles Crave
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $24,853
Interest on Savings $3,519
Dividends & Interest $62,303
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $52,155
Capital Gain Net Income $52,155
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $18,500
Total Revenue $161,330

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Inc has awarded $232,595 in support to 22 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

EDGEWOOD COLLEGE

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$7,000

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$3,000

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GREEN BAY

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$3,000

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON - FARM & INDUSTRY SHORT COURSE

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$3,000

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON BEGINNING FARMER

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$750

UNIVERISTY OF WISCONSIN MADISON SCHOOL OF NURSING

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$5,000
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