From public IRS filings
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
MADISON, WI · Education
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF AND ADVANCE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON BY ENCOURAGING THE INTEREST, ENGAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ALUMNI, DONORS, AND FRIENDS IN THE LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH EACH OTHER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$776.8M
Total expenses
$564M
Total assets
$5.8B
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
$766.9M in foundation grants on record from 707 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | $340M | 5 |
| Tosa Foundation C/O Tashia Morgridge | $76M | 3 |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | $50M | 3 |
| University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation | $43.4M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $32.8M | 4 |
| Starry Night Charitable Foundation | $17.3M | 6 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $16.9M | 4 |
| Highlands Foundation | $10.2M | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $6.8M | 4 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | $6.4M | 4 |
Leadership
MICHAEL M KNETTER (Principal officer)
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