Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.6 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $19.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$19.6 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$19.5 million
- Assets$342 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15.4 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12.9 million | 3 | $272 million |
| 2023 | $15.4 million | 3 | $304 million |
| 2024 | $19.6 million | 3 | $342 million |
How to apply
Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $19.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | Stipends and need-based grants for higher education | $19.5 million |
| Individual | $120,000 | |
| Wisconsin Technical College System | Stipends and need-based grants for higher education | $13,950 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Ruppel
- Katharina Heyning
- Tashia F Morgridge
- John D Morgridge
- Cory Nettles
- John P Morgridge
- Rebecca Splitt
- Chris Bradford
- Diana Hess
Questions people ask
Does Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc give?
$19.6 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kelly Ruppel (Secretary/Exec Dir/Trustee), Katharina Heyning (Chair/Trustee), Tashia F Morgridge (Trustee) and John D Morgridge (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.