Wisconsin History Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Wisconsin History Foundation Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Wisconsin History Foundation Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin History 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 History Foundation Inc generated $14.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION EXISTS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: TO HELP PEOPLE CONNECT TO THE PAST BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND SHARING STORIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES: THE DIVISION OF MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES COLLECTS AND PRESERVES THE MATERIAL CULTURE OF WISCONSIN AND INTERPRETS THE STATE'S HISTORY AND PREHISTORY FOR THE PUBLIC. THE DIVISION FULFILLS ITS EDUCATIONAL ROLE THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, TOURS AND A VARIETY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS CONDUCTED AT THE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN MADISON, AND AT HISTORIC SITES AND OTHER VENUES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.


HISTORY CENTER CAMPAIGN: TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HISTORY CENTER.


WHF OPERATIONS: WHF WAS FOUNDED IN 1954 AND IT'S OPERATIONS ARE FOCUSED ON THE SUPPORT OF THE SOCIETY'S MISSION BY PROVIDING PHILANTHROPIC, FINANCIAL, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES TO THE SOCIETY. AS A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION, WHF MUST SUPPORT FINANCIALLY ITS OWN OPERATIONS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME FULFILL ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT THE SOCIETY. LIKE OTHER SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS, WHF UTILIZES A NUMBER OF REVENUE STREAMS TO SUPPORT OPERATING COSTS, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS, FEES ON THE FUNDS IT HOLDS, ENDOWMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, AND SERVICE REVENUE. WHF OPERATIONS GENERATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIETY INITIATIVES AND OPERATIONS WHF AND PROVIDES OTHER SUPPORT TO THE SOCIETY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Theresa Richards
Chair
$0
Patrick Fee
Vice Chair
$0
Susan Crane
Secretary
$0
Daniel Pfeiffer
Treasurer
$0
Diane Dei Rossi
Director
$0
Gary Pesicka
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,296,290
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,978,168
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,296,290
Total Program Service Revenue$2,499,111
Investment income $582,765
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,378,166

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin History Foundation Inc has awarded $3,111,862 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,936,795

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE

$175,067
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