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Wisconsin History Foundation INC

Public charity
Other · MADISON, WI · EIN 39-0921093

About

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.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$19.6M
Expenses
$14.5M
Assets
$66.0M
Liabilities
$10.9M

Financial history

$19.6M$9.8M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $19.6M · Avg: $11.4M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$7.4M
WISCONSIN HISTORY FOUNDATION INC
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Address

816 State ST
Madison, WI, 53706-141

Governance

Voting board members25
Independent members25
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %15.8%
Permanent endowment %65.2%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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