THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-FOX VA… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD GOSSE

Phone

9208322849

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-FOX VALLEY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $281K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 947% operating deficit.

Mission

THE UW-FOX VALLEY FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SEEK RESOURCES THAT TRANSFORM THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-FOX VALLEY IN ORDER TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY. THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP PROMOTE AND ASSURE THE FUTURE WELFARE OF UW-FOX VALLEY. IT'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN A MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING AT THE UNIVERSITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,396,612

MUSEUM PROGRAMS: $10,156 GRANTS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXPENSES, AND $1,386,456 GRANTS TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC. TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXPENSES...

MUSEUM PROGRAMS: $10,156 GRANTS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXPENSES, AND $1,386,456 GRANTS TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC. TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXPENSES AND WEIS EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM OPERATING EXPENSES.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,010,160

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-FOX VALLEY AND STUDENTS CONTINUING ON TO FOUR YEAR CAMPUSES - 254 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $163,292 WERE GIVEN, AND $846,868 OF GRANTS TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC. TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-FOX VALLEY AND STUDENTS CONTINUING ON TO FOUR YEAR CAMPUSES.

Program 3

Expenses: $449,818

EDUCATION, GENERAL/OTHER: $16,942 GRANTS FOR FACULTY-STAFF DEVELOPMENT, $42,141 GRANTS FOR CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDING FITNESS CENTER ENHANCEMENTS, $16,000 GRANT FOR BARLOW PLANETARIUM OPERATING...

EDUCATION, GENERAL/OTHER: $16,942 GRANTS FOR FACULTY-STAFF DEVELOPMENT, $42,141 GRANTS FOR CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDING FITNESS CENTER ENHANCEMENTS, $16,000 GRANT FOR BARLOW PLANETARIUM OPERATING EXPENSES, AND $700 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS, AND $374,035 GRANTS TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC. TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THESE TYPES OF GRANTS IN THE FUTURE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $117,300

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $164,080

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $281,380

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,856,590

Salaries & Benefits $14,453

Fundraising Expenses $2,052

Program Expenses $2,856,590

Other Expenses $74,003

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,945,046

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$281,380	$363,583	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,945,046	$400,276	+6.4%
Net Income	$-2,663,666	$-36,693	+71.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KENNETH BESTER JR	STRAT. PLANNING CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM GILLARD	PAST BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH SUMMERS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH DAVIS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL ENKE	PAST PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARNOLD PRESSER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA PIIKKILA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADLEY DEPASSE	PAST BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD GOSSE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW MICHELETTI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN NOWAKOWSKI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HILARY ENGELHART	STEERING CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIFFANY YANG	STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN RUDD	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2018	$281,380	$2,945,046	$139,304	$-2,663,666

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