GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING INC

EIN: 391467668 501(c)(3)

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$3,568,364
Total Expenses
$4,061,039
Total Assets
$612,657
Net Assets
$247,441
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
PAUL KATZ
Phone
6082431945
Tax Period
2024-11-01 to 2025-10-31

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING INC, founded in 1945, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SERVE THE ADVANCED MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,704,134 Revenue: $2,504,022

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING PROGRAM (421 STUDENTS). THE GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COURSE OF STUDY OF GENERAL BANKING AND MANAGEMENT SUBJECTS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF...

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING PROGRAM (421 STUDENTS). THE GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COURSE OF STUDY OF GENERAL BANKING AND MANAGEMENT SUBJECTS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BANKERS WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES ARE EXPANDING. THE SCHOOL'S PURPOSE IS TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR BANK MANAGERS AND OTHERS WORKING IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY TO ACQUIRE A BROAD KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE MAJOR BANK FUNCTIONS AND THEIR INTERRELATIONSHIPS, AND TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO LEAD AND MANAGE EFFECTIVELY IN TODAY'S AND TOMORROW'S CHALLENGING BANKING ENVIRONMENT. THE CURRICULUM REFLECTS CONTEMPORARY TRENDS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY. CORE COURSES ADDRESS BROAD AREAS OF FINANCE, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH BANKS OPERATE; A WIDE RANGE OF ELECTIVES ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO TAILOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND THOSE OF THEIR BANKS. THE PROGRAM GUIDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP TALENTS TO MANAGE CHANGE AND MOTIVATE PEOPLE BY DRAWING ON A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF ALL AREAS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $253,845 Revenue: $144,309

DISTANCE EDUCATION (443 REGISTRATIONS). THE GSB ONLINE SEMINAR SERIES OFFERS A CONVENIENT, COST-EFFECTIVE WAY FOR BANKERS TO ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES VIA THE INTERNET. PROGRAMS ARE...

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DISTANCE EDUCATION (443 REGISTRATIONS). THE GSB ONLINE SEMINAR SERIES OFFERS A CONVENIENT, COST-EFFECTIVE WAY FOR BANKERS TO ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES VIA THE INTERNET. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DYNAMIC LEARNING NEEDS OF TODAY'S BUSY FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL AND ARE DELIVERED BY SOME OF THE TOP INDUSTRY EXPERTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $204,673 Revenue: $243,862

FINANCIAL MANAGERS SCHOOL (65 STUDENTS). THE UNIQUE CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF BANK FINANCE AND ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT ARE PRESENTED, ALONG WITH PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS TO PROFITABLY...

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FINANCIAL MANAGERS SCHOOL (65 STUDENTS). THE UNIQUE CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF BANK FINANCE AND ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT ARE PRESENTED, ALONG WITH PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS TO PROFITABLY MANAGE A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION'S BALANCE SHEET, DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND COMMUNICATE STRATEGIES TO THE BOARD AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT THAT INSURE EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING. THE USE OF REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS IDENTIFIES MAJOR FINANCIAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF INSTITUTIONS, EXAMINES INTEREST RATE RISK PROFILES, EVALUATES ISSUES RELATING TO BASE STRATEGY FORECASTS, ANALYZES LOAN AND INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS, MAKES PRICING DECISIONS AND FORMULATES AND COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE INSTITUTION'S OVERALL PROFITABILITY. THIS PROGRAM GOES BEYOND THE BASICS TO PRESENT BEST PRACTICES AND SOLUTIONS TO TODAY'S MOST CRITICAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DECISIONS. DESIGNED BY EXPERIENCED CFOS FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCE MANAGERS, THIS SCHOOL PROVIDES THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION IN ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $40,647
Program Service Revenue $3,448,342
Investment Income $39,375
Other Revenue $40,000
TOTAL REVENUE $3,568,364

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,169,941
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,736,584
Other Expenses $2,891,098
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,061,039

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,568,364 $3,830,250 -0.1%
Expenses $4,061,039 $4,145,776 0.0%
Net Income $-492,675 $-315,526 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
17
Employees
17
Volunteers
19

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
6
$533,726
Total Directors
23
$533,726
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL KATZ PRESIDENT & CEO (EFF. 05/2024) 36.00
Officer Director
$133,327 $832 $148,973
KIRBY DAVIDSON FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO (TERM 12/2024) 36.00
Officer Director
$287,517 $65,289 $384,753
ADRIAN BEVERAGE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENIFER WALLER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLTON ADAM IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
T RANN PAYNTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI KRAAI MEMBER - CAC CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE REDFERN MEMBER - BAB CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HUMPHREYS MEMBER - BAB VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA YAFFE MEMBER - CAC VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALLABH SAMBAMURTHY UW REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER VAN TIL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ADELMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY HULTGREN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BALLARD CASSADY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG WAREHAM MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKSON HATAWAY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE WITT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRIE TROGDEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SORENSEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD BAIER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK CLAYBURGH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSE OSWALD POELS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$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
2025 $3,568,364 $4,061,039 $612,657 $-492,675
2024 $3,830,250 $4,145,776 $1,193,165 $-315,526
2023 $4,036,446 $3,795,283 $1,525,736 $241,163
2022 $4,080,675 $3,765,113 $1,349,649 $315,562
2021 $3,378,911 $2,576,955 $1,229,337 $801,956
2020 $1,424,788 $2,169,762 $2,009,591 $-744,974
2019 $3,688,836 $3,852,934 $775,779 $-164,098
2018 $3,719,792 $3,818,006 $923,094 $-98,214
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