Nonprofit · EIN 27-1073291
FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $431,660 | $478,517 | -$46,857 | $271,996 | $0 | $271,996 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $492,937 | $471,102 | $21,835 | $320,649 | $0 | $320,649 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $410,235
- of which government grants
- $81,629
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,425
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $216,624
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $474,936
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,581
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $320,649
- Total assets, end of year
- $271,996
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $271,996
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $271,996
- Gross receipts
- $431,660
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Widder III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Gonlzalez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christy Clark-Pujara | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alison TenBruggencate | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Donald Miner | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Rene Robinson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Widder III | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jean Feraca | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brenda Gonlzalez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Christy Clark-Pujara | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Alison TenBruggencate | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Donald Miner | Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Rene Robinson | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2238 S PARK ST, MADISON, WI 53713-1916
- In care of
- % EMILY AUERBACH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Donald Miner, 2238 S PARK ST, MADISON, WI 53713
- Signed the 990
- Donald Miner, Treasurer
- Phone
- (608) 262-3733
- Website
- https://odyssey.wisc.edu
Mission
Support the missions of the University of Wisconsin Odyssey and Odyssey Beyond Bars project as well as the Odyssey Junior, Onward Odyssey programs and Odyssey Beyond Wars as an extension of the Odyssey Project.
Program accomplishments
- Payment of expenses supporting participation of the 30 students in the University of Wisconsin Madison Odyssey Project where such expenses cannot be paid by the University. Examples include rent, utilities, internet, child care, transportation, food and medical expenses.Expenses $304,220 · grants $153,995 · revenue $143,997
- Payment of program costs of the Odyssey Junior educational program for about 50 relatives of current and former UW Madison Odyssey Project participants. Examples include supplies, books and field trips.Expenses $78,622 · grants $4,810 · revenue $104,675
- Payment of program costs for the Onward Odyssey program for about 260 former participants in the UW Madison Odyssey Project allowing them to continue in higher education. Examples include rent, tuition, books, tutoring and related educational expensesExpenses $38,282 · grants $23,419 · revenue $91,363
- Payment of support for the Odyssey Beyond Bars program for about 100 participants and Odyssey Beyond Wars. This program assists incarcerated individuals in obtaining higher education degrees. Payments support guest speakers, supply and printing needs.Expenses $53,812 · grants $34,400 · revenue $70,200
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1073291
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $271,996
- Income (IRS master file)
- $431,660
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $431,660 | $478,517 | $271,996 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $492,937 | $471,102 | $320,649 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $382,917 | $496,538 | $320,659 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $425,253 | $234,875 | $412,436 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1073291).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC is 27-1073291.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Donald Miner.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE UW ODYSSEY PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $431,660, expenses of $478,517 and total assets of $271,996 at year end.
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