THE FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 391719902 501(c)(3) Education

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$1,808,957
Total Expenses
$1,218,017
Total Assets
$9,879,537
Net Assets
$9,763,982
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
WILLIAM SEPIC
Phone
6082515577
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $591K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT HELP ENSURE WISCONSIN MAINTAINS A HIGHLY SKILLED TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $830,587 Revenue: $0

SCHOLARSHIP ACTIVITIES PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS ENTERING THE AUTOMOTIVE, COLLISION AND DIESEL TECHNICIAN FIELD. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO RECIPIENTS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS...

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SCHOLARSHIP ACTIVITIES PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS ENTERING THE AUTOMOTIVE, COLLISION AND DIESEL TECHNICIAN FIELD. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO RECIPIENTS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS THAT HIGHLIGHTS THEIR SKILLS, CAREER GOALS, AND POTENTIAL AS TECHNICIANS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS BOTH ONE AND TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGES, AND MANY RECIPIENTS ALSO RECEIVE A DONATED AUTOMOTIVE TOOL SET.

Program 2
Expenses: $238,120 Revenue: $0

EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND CAREER AWARENESS ACTIVITIES HELP STUDENTS EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE AUTOMOTIVE, COLLISION, AND DIESEL INDUSTRIES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CLEAR...

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EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND CAREER AWARENESS ACTIVITIES HELP STUDENTS EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE AUTOMOTIVE, COLLISION, AND DIESEL INDUSTRIES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CLEAR PATHWAYS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS WHILE EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW SKILLS. CAREER FAIRS AND TRANSPORTATION CAREER SHOWCASE EVENTS INTRODUCE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIES. THESE EVENTS OFFER PRACTICAL GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL TOOLS THEY CAN USE THROUGHOUT THEIR EMPLOYMENT JOURNEY. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE HIGH CLASSROOM STANDARDS. THE FOUNDATION FACILITATES CERTIFICATION INSTITUTES FOR TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTORS, ALLOWING EDUCATORS TO EARN PROFESSIONAL CREDITS AND STAY CURRENT WITH EVOLVING INDUSTRY TRENDS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND STANDARDS. ASE ACCREDITATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ASE ACCREDITATION WHICH THE FOUNDATION HAS CHAMPIONED SINCE 1997 TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LONG-TERM CAREER SUCCESS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS 10 ASE ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOLS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,400 STUDENTS, 33 ACCREDITED TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROGRAMS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,400 STUDENTS, AND MORE THAN 115 NON-ACCREDITED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, REACHING OVER 11,000 STUDENTS STATEWIDE. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PARTNERSHIPS WITH TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND DEALERSHIPS TO HOST HANDS-ON, WEEKLONG CAMPS. THESE EXPERIENCES INTRODUCE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO AUTOMOTIVE, COLLISION AND DIESEL CAREER PATHWAYS AND SPARK EARLY INTEREST IN THE INDUSTRY. STUDENT COMPETITION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL SKILLSUSA WISCONSIN AUTOMOTIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS THROUGH TECHNICAL COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AND INDUSTRY VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ASSISTS WITH A VARIETY OF TRANSPORTATION-RELATED COMPETITIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN, HELPING TO CELEBRATE STUDENT TALENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,384,416
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $424,541
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,808,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $766,317
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $54,955
Program Expenses $1,068,707
Other Expenses $451,700
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,218,017

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,808,957 $1,844,097 0.0%
Expenses $1,218,017 $1,191,545 +0.0%
Net Income $590,940 $652,552 -0.1%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

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
$775,218
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RON SYMDON CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER DAHL CHAIR-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY NEUVILLE SECRETARY / TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE ASHLEY PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HOMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAHM DEBES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DUFFY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL BACHRODT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB PIETROSKE DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN DEBAUCHE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX DORSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG TOYCEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOLAN CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM KUNES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES CRAWFORD DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DARROW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW JANISIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SEPIC PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer
$0 $88,578 $424,402
MATTHEW LAVOLD VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/CONTROLLER 6.00
Officer
$0 $16,246 $191,853
BRENT KINDRED VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$0 $25,408 $158,963
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 $1,808,957 $1,218,017 $9,879,537 $590,940
2024 $1,844,097 $1,191,545 $8,754,718 $652,552
2023 $2,363,538 $1,128,935 $7,801,334 $1,234,603
2022 $1,332,881 $1,125,103 $5,850,507 $207,778
2021 $1,433,483 $961,990 $6,926,784 $471,493
2020 $807,485 $771,383 $6,159,903 $36,102
2019 $946,117 $775,982 $5,306,402 $170,135
2018 $891,452 $727,032 $4,425,829 $164,420
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