Nonprofit · EIN 39-6064630
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RIVER FALLS, WI 54022
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,371,427 | $5,876,893 | $1,494,534 | $40,538,989 | $828,624 | $39,710,365 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,145,613 | $4,995,123 | $150,490 | $36,256,122 | $821,050 | $35,435,072 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,263,346
- Program service revenue
- $35,373
- Investment income
- $1,065,251
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$78,339
- Other revenue
- $7,457
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,166,594
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $166,494
- Other salaries and wages
- $169,023
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $435,749
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $950
- Accounting fees
- $25,214
- Occupancy
- $5,672
- Program services (functional)
- $5,166,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $710,299
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,256,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,538,989
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $828,624
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,710,365
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $420,686
- Publicly traded securities
- $33,265,909
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,489,154
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $35,221,211
- Gross receipts
- $18,899,913
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1948
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ZIMMER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $121,439 | $35,383 |
| DIXIE CARROLL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DREWISKE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX NEUHAUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK FORSYTHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FELLING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA BUTLER | DIRECTOR (TERMED 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY DICKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DRAXLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MCGINTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE NEZAS | DIRECTOR (TERMED 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB PRESTON BROESDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGET RUEMMELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SCHEUERMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHESTER SLIPEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRI WILCOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ZIMMER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $114,669 | $34,313 |
| DIXIE CARROLL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DREWISKE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GHERTY | PAST CHAIR (TERMED 12/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX NEUHAUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK FORSYTHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FELLING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARTH CHRISTENSON | DIRECTOR (TERMED 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY DICKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DRAXLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JOHANSEN | DIRECTOR (TERMED 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MCGINTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE NEZAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB PRESTON BROESDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET RUEMMELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHESTER SLIPEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI WILCOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 410 S 3RD ST, RIVER FALLS, WI 54022-5010
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY ZIMMER, 410 SOUTH THIRD STREET, RIVER FALLS, WI 54022
- Signed the 990
- AMY ZIMMER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (715) 425-3545
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
AN INDEPENDENT, NOT FOR PROFIT WISCONSIN CORPORATION, THE UWRF FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS. PRIVATE GIVING TO THE FOUNDATION IS ESSENTIAL IN RAISING THE LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY. THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, AND WHO HAVE THE DEDICATION TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE INITIATIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES FUNDS ACCORDING TO THE WISHES OF THE DONORS, PROMOTES A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY, AND ADHERES TO THE ETHICAL AND CONSCIENTIOUS STEWARDSHIP OF ALL GIFTS.
Program accomplishments
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS EQUINE PROGRAM -STUDENTS LEARN TO RIDE AND CARE FOR THE HORSES. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION ACCEPTED AND PROVIDED 9 HORSES DURING THE YEAR TO THE UNIVERSITY.Expenses $2,050,000 · grants $2,050,000
- SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR UNIVERSITY RELATED ACTIVITIESDISBURSEMENTS OF THIS TYPE ARE FOR PAYMENTS TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - RIVER FALLS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: TRAVEL, AWARDS & RECOGNITION, MEMBERSHIPS, CONFERENCES, EQUIPMENT, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. THERE ARE 279 UNIQUE FUNDS OF THIS TYPE.Expenses $1,898,611 · grants $1,898,611
- SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS -SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID TO STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - RIVER FALLS. DONEES ARE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF SCHOLASTIC MERIT, LEADERSHIP, ETC. INDIVIDUAL DONORS OF SCHOLARSHIPS MAY NOT SPECIFY INDIVIDUAL DONEES OF FUNDS. THERE WERE 483 ANNUALLY FUNDED AND 284 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THAT ARE FULLY FUNDED AND DISTRIBUTING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. TOGETHER ANNUAL AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED 1,494 SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIPS AND THEY WERE AWARDED TO 646 STUDENTS.Expenses $1,217,983 · grants $1,217,983
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
- 39-6064630
- 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
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,538,989
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,899,913
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,371,427 | $5,876,893 | $40,538,989 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,145,613 | $4,995,123 | $36,256,122 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,531,229 | $4,892,325 | $32,657,932 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 39-6064630).
Questions about UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION is 39-6064630.
- Is UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION 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 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION 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 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION 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 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMY ZIMMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,439 (AMY ZIMMER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,371,427, expenses of $5,876,893 and total assets of $40,538,989 at year end.
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