University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc is located in Eau Claire, WI. The organization was established in 1964. 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, University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 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 06/2021, University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc generated $22.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE SHALL BE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO WORTHY AND NEEDY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE, TO ENCOURAGE SCHOLARSHIP, TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENCOURAGE ALL ENDEAVORS TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION AT THIS UNIVERSITY, TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING AND INCREASING THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AT THIS UNIVERSITY PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OTHER THAN THOSE IN WHICH THE STATE OF WISCONSIN ORDINARILY MAKES APPROPRIATIONS AND TO DO ALL ACTS THAT THE CORPORATION SHALL DEEM TO BE IN THE INTEREST OF SAID UNIVERSITY. THE FUNDS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE INVESTED IN THE INVESTMENTS THAT SHALL MEET THE STANDARDS THAT THE CORPORATION, IN ITS DISCRETION, SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE, AND SHALL NOT BE RESTRICTED TO INVESTMENTS QUALIFYING AS TRUST FUND INVESTMENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION DISBURSED NEARLY 70% OF THEIR TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS. THIS REPRESENTS FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS AND COLLEGES. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENT ADVANCEMENT FUNDS THAT ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NOT SUPPORTED BY STATE FUNDING. THE GENERAL NUMBER IMPACTED BY THAT TYPE OF PROGRAM IS 40 ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS ON CAMPUS AND 900 ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS IS THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE OFFERED BY THE FOUNDATION. THIS EQUATES TO OVER 30% OF TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES. FUNDING COMES FROM RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS. THE NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IS OVER 1,387 STUDENTS.
THE THIRD LARGEST AREA OF FOUNDATION FUNDING SUPPORT IS FOR THE BLUGOLD RADIO. THE BLUGOLD OPERATES A NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION WITH THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE OF PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE, AND EDUCATING ITS AUDIENCE ABOUT IMPORTANT LOCAL CULTURAL AND GOVERNMENTAL MATTERS. OPERATIONS OF BLUGOLD RADIO CEASED ON 12/16/2020.
THE FOUNDATION DISBURSED NEARLY 70% OF THEIR TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS. THIS REPRESENTS FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS AND COLLEGES. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENT ADVANCEMENT FUNDS THAT ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NOT SUPPORTED BY STATE FUNDING. THE GENERAL NUMBER IMPACTED BY THAT TYPE OF PROGRAM IS 40 ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS ON CAMPUS AND 900 ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS IS THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE OFFERED BY THE FOUNDATION. THIS EQUATES TO OVER 30% OF TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES. FUNDING COMES FROM RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS. THE NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IS OVER 1,387 STUDENTS.
THE THIRD LARGEST AREA OF FOUNDATION FUNDING SUPPORT IS FOR THE BLUGOLD RADIO. THE BLUGOLD OPERATES A NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION WITH THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE OF PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE, AND EDUCATING ITS AUDIENCE ABOUT IMPORTANT LOCAL CULTURAL AND GOVERNMENTAL MATTERS. OPERATIONS OF BLUGOLD RADIO CEASED ON 12/16/2020.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lori Maassen Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Michelle Olson Assistant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Andrew Burish Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Eric Wan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Patricia Lien Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Christine Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $15,093,417 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,342,692 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,093,417 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,212 |
Investment income | $1,586,559 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $11,292 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,540,203 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$10,114 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $22,599,486 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,702,598 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,184,639 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $23,631 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,958 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,340,036 |
Fees for services: Legal | $26,333 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,347 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $90,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $261,112 |
Fees for services: Other | $107,981 |
Advertising and promotion | $642 |
Office expenses | $104,078 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,758 |
Travel | $3,038 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $265 |
Interest | $915 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,663 |
Insurance | $12,684 |
All other expenses | $55 |
Total functional expenses | $9,206,657 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,106 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,702,939 |
Accounts receivable, net | $78,876 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,198,323 |
Inventories for sale or use | $44,598 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $109,297 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,884 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $72,078,696 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $24,021,757 |
Total assets | $103,402,476 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $539,454 |
Grants payable | $647,871 |
Deferred revenue | $6,004,668 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $90,702 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $89,913 |
Total liabilities | $7,372,608 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,583,339 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,446,529 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $103,402,476 |
Over the last fiscal year, University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc has awarded $16,665,669 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE PURPOSE: UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT SUPPORT | $4,555,223 |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE PURPOSE: UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT SUPPORT | $4,555,223 |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE PURPOSE: UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT SUPPORT | $4,555,223 |
Eau Claire, WI PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Eau Claire, WI PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Eau Claire, WI PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $833,599.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $472,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $70,650 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,987 |
Eau Claire Community Foundation Eau Claire, WI PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS, UNRESTRICTED | $41,400 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Rath Foundation Inc Janesville, WI PURPOSE: EDUCATION ENDOWMENT | $31,668 |
Beg. Balance | $65,168,815 |
Earnings | $16,242,415 |
Admin Expense | $2,364,795 |
Net Contributions | $15,089,066 |
Other Expense | $3,931,997 |
Grants | $1,712,778 |
Ending Balance | $88,490,726 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Michigan State University Foundation East Lansing, MI | $535,425,307 | $55,850,938 |
University Of Northern Iowa Foundation Cedar Falls, IA | $173,378,893 | $31,725,389 |
Illinois State University Foundation Normal, IL | $269,993,016 | $34,747,700 |
National Assistance Foundation Des Moines, IA | $16,519,301 | $16,875,706 |
Southern Illinois University Foundation Carbondale, IL | $260,208,288 | $31,565,742 |
University Research Park Inc Madison, WI | $162,117,796 | $19,527,506 |
Eastern Michigan University Foundation Ypsilanti, MI | $82,145,619 | $14,420,618 |
Michigan Tech Fund Houghton, MI | $217,061,508 | $42,674,434 |
Northern Illinois University Foundation Dekalb, IL | $169,106,712 | $31,131,654 |
Grand Rapids Community College Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | $37,079,013 | $9,829,978 |
Christian Schools International Insurance Plan And Trust Fund Grandville, MI | $5,188,497 | $9,699,281 |
Saginaw Valley State University Foundation University Center, MI | $94,804,323 | $8,609,845 |