Nonprofit · EIN 39-1719902
FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,808,957 | $1,218,017 | $590,940 | $9,879,537 | $115,555 | $9,763,982 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,844,097 | $1,191,545 | $652,552 | $8,754,718 | $123,029 | $8,631,689 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,363,538 | $1,128,935 | $1,234,603 | $7,801,334 | $132,677 | $7,668,657 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,384,416
- of which government grants
- $14,250
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $424,541
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,304
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $766,317
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,587
- Travel
- $10,571
- Depreciation
- $110
- Program services (functional)
- $1,068,707
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,355
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,955
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,754,718
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,879,537
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $115,555
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,763,982
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $165
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,615,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,384,872
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,379,110
- Gross receipts
- $2,445,054
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM SEPIC | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $335,824 | $88,578 |
| MATTHEW LAVOLD | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/CONTROLLER Officer | 6 | $0 | $175,607 | $16,246 |
| BRENT KINDRED | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 | $133,555 | $25,408 |
| RON SYMDON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER DAHL | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY NEUVILLE | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ASHLEY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAHM DEBES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUFFY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BACHRODT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB PIETROSKE | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN DEBAUCHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX DORSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG TOYCEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NOLAN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM KUNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JANISIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM SEPIC | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $324,759 | $86,572 |
| MATTHEW LAVOLD | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/CONTROLLER Officer | 6 | $0 | $164,325 | $15,241 |
| BRENT KINDRED | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 | $125,420 | $24,374 |
| KARMALA SUTTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ASHLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SYMDON | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLAN CAMPBELL | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAHM DEBES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER DAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUFFY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB PIETROSKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AL DEBAUCHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX DORSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG TOYCEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY NEUVILLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM SEPIC | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $311,147 | $129,992 |
| MATTHEW LAVOLD | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/CONTROLLER Officer | 6 | $0 | $155,257 | $14,373 |
| BRENT KINDRED | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 | $122,202 | $23,066 |
| NOLAN CAMPBELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARMALA SUTTON | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ASHLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ADAMS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAHM DEBES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SHANNON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER DAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUFFY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM EWALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB PIETROSKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SYMDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BART WIGNALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG TOYCEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HORNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 E GILMAN ST STE A100, MADISON, WI 53703-1441
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- WILLIAM SEPIC, 150 E GILMAN A100, MADISON, WI 53703
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM SEPIC, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (608) 251-5577
- Website
- WATDA.ORG/FOUNDATION
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT HELP ENSURE WISCONSIN MAINTAINS A HIGHLY SKILLED TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $830,587 · grants $752,067
- 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.Expenses $238,120 · grants $14,250
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1719902
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,879,537
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,445,054
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,808,957 | $1,218,017 | $9,879,537 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,844,097 | $1,191,545 | $8,754,718 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,363,538 | $1,128,935 | $7,801,334 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,332,881 | $1,125,103 | $5,850,507 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 39-1719902).
Questions about FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC is 39-1719902.
- Is FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC 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 FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names WILLIAM SEPIC.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION OF THE WISCONSIN AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,808,957, expenses of $1,218,017 and total assets of $9,879,537 at year end.
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