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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Public charity
Other · MADISON, WI · EIN 39-0833612

About

To support scientific research within the UW-madison community by providing financial support, actively managing assets, and moving innovations to the marketplace for a financial return and global impact.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
114
Volunteers
87

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
-$21.6M
Expenses
$155.5M
Assets
$3.2B
Liabilities
$932.2M

Financial history

$403.6M$201.8M$0
17181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: -$21.6M · Peak FY2018: $263.8M · Avg: $139.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$73K
Grants Given
$89.7M
WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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Address

614 Walnut Street 13TH Floor
Madison, WI, 53726-233

Governance

Voting board members15
Independent members14
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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