Liabilities / Assets
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Wisys Technology Foundation Inc
EIN 39-1992463 • 501(c)3 • Madison, WI
Profile
Empowering university of wisconsin faculty, staff, students, and alumni to innovate for impact.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.27x
Liabilities / Revenue
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
15th percentile
Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
11th percentile
Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
74th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$3,237,212
Down $568,786 (-15%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$887,888
Down $354,129 (-29%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$2,349,324
Down $214,657 (-8.4%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$2,578,608
Up $545,945 (+27%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$3,100,009
Up $518,385 (+20%) from 2024
Net Income
Up-$521,401
Up $27,560 (+5.0%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $3,237,212
- Liabilities
- $887,888
- Net assets
- $2,349,324
- Revenue
- $2,578,608
- Expenses
- $3,100,009
- Net income
- -$521,401
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Nov 7, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $3,919,702
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
SEE PART I, LINE 1
Supporting universities of wisconsin faculty, staff, students, and alumni to innovate for impact.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $2,340,799 | $1,713,460 | ▼ $627,339 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $795,492 | $1,028,594 | ▲ $233,102 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $232,693 | $267,518 | ▲ $34,825 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $219,696 | $81,417 | ▼ $138,279 |
| Accounts Receivable | $152,363 | $51,345 | ▼ $101,018 |
| Investments Other Securities | $35,706 | $48,645 | ▲ $12,939 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $29,249 | $27,483 | ▼ $1,766 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $18,750 | ▲ $18,750 |
| Total Assets | $3,805,998 | $3,237,212 | ▼ $568,786 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Escrow Account Liability | $578,232 | $578,232 | → $0 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $651,850 | $306,581 | ▼ $345,269 |
| Deferred Revenue | $11,935 | $3,075 | ▼ $8,860 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,242,017 | $887,888 | ▼ $354,129 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $2,563,981 | $2,342,324 | ▼ $221,657 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | - | $7,000 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,563,981 | $2,349,324 | ▼ $214,657 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,805,998 | $3,237,212 | ▼ $568,786 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $18,750 | $6,250 | $25,000 |
Endowment Activity
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $734,270 | $51,452 | ▲ $64,469 | - | $850,191 |
| 2024 | $687,512 | $33,973 | ▲ $12,785 | - | $734,270 |
| 2023 | $579,836 | $63,030 | ▲ $44,646 | - | $687,512 |
| 2022 | $593,092 | $77,324 | ▼ $90,580 | - | $579,836 |
| 2021 | $305,638 | $162,304 | ▲ $125,150 | - | $593,092 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arjuna Sanga | President | FT | $258,367 | $83,735 | $342,102 |
| Adhira Sunkara | Director of Strategy/innovative Ventures | FT | $135,236 | $39,440 | $174,676 |
| Adhira Sunkara | Director of Strategy/innovative Vent | - | $130,236 | $44,440 | $174,676 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| David Brukardt | Trustee/chair |
| Carol Dahl | Trustee/vice Chair |
| Chris Patton | Trustee |
| Jeff Buhrandt | Trustee |
| Jennifer Gottwald | Trustee |
| Katherine Frank | Trustee |
| Melissa Sherman | Trustee |
| Michael Alexander | Trustee |
| Tim Donohue | Trustee |
| Tomas Stafford | Trustee |
| David Ward | Trustee/secretary |
| Erik Iverson | Trustee/treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $2,281,048
- Program Service Revenue
- $129,612
- Investment Income
- $164,107
- Other Revenue
- $3,841
- All Other Contributions
- $20,685
- Change in Net Assets
- $-521,401
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $2,559,684
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $18,924
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $109,802
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $2,669,486
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $2,578,608
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,816,117 |
| Other Expenses | $772,542 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $511,350 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $981,445 | $36,972 | - | $1,018,417 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $511,350 | - | - | $511,350 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $353,227 | - | $353,227 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $247,255 | - | - | $247,255 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $139,032 | $351 | - | $139,383 |
| Fees for Services Other | $81,629 | $56,655 | - | $138,284 |
| Payroll Taxes | $74,748 | $24,542 | - | $99,290 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $98,307 | - | $98,307 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $88,665 | $9,263 | - | $97,928 |
| Travel | $52,850 | $21,703 | - | $74,553 |
| Insurance | - | $63,800 | - | $63,800 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $34,572 | $3,712 | - | $38,284 |
| Office Expenses | $1,308 | $20,934 | - | $22,242 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $18,924 | - | $18,924 |
| Advertising | $14,700 | $3,814 | - | $18,514 |
| All Other Expenses | $2,862 | $10,020 | - | $12,882 |
| Other Expenses | $7,014 | $1,714 | - | $8,728 |
| Fees for Services Lobbying | - | $8,340 | - | $8,340 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $6,250 | - | $6,250 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,331,728 | $768,281 | $0 | $3,100,009 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,176,135 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $3,100,009 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,081,085 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $95,050 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $18,924 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-madison | Madison, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $134,728 |
| University of Wisconsin-eau Claire Foundation | Eau Claire, WI | 501c3 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $76,540 |
| University of Wisconsin-platteville | Platteville, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $51,818 |
| University of Wisconsin-la Crosse | La Crosse, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $44,401 |
| University of Wisconsin-oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $37,677 |
| University of Wisconsin-river Falls | River Falls, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $27,079 |
| University of Wisconsin-parkside | Kenosha, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $24,308 |
| University of Wisconsin-whitewater | Whitewater, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $23,687 |
| University of Wisconsin-stout | Menomonie, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $21,920 |
| University of Wisconsin-milwaukee Research Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 501c3 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $16,683 |
| University of Wisconsin-stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $10,340 |
| University of Wisconsin-green Bay | Green Bay, WI | 115 | Nsf Engines Subaward | $10,095 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- Yes
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- Yes
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
“The organization adopted updated versions of the following policies and procedures during fy25: allowable costs, budgeting, cash management, compensation, period of performance, procurement, and document retention”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A
“Two (2) members of the board shall be nominated by the wisconsin alumni research foundation; three (3) members of the board shall be nominated by the uw system president; two (2) university of wisconsin system campus alumni; one (1) president of the wisys technology foundation, inc.; and up to two (2) additional members as elected by the board of trustees.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The form 990 is reviewed by wisys' outsourced controller and cfo and the wisys president, an electronic copy of the final version of the form 990 is subsequently provided to the board of trustees for review prior to filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Wisys president requires that the trustees review the conflict of interest policy and update a conflict of interest questionnaire annually. Wisys reviews conflict matters as disclosed through the annual disclosure and on a rolling basis and considers them in the matter prescribed in its conflict of interest policy. A conflict of interest committee also meets as appropriate to consider conflict situations. All wisys employees sign a conflict of interest agreement. The wisys president, the hr department and the legal counsel review any conflicts.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“A) the organization retains an independent human resources consulting firm specializing in compensation activities to review compensation for the president. B) the consultant works with human resources, but reports to the board chair. Every three years, most often in april, the consultant provides comparative compensation data to the board chair. C) the board chair reviews a written summary of executive accomplishments for the fiscal year by july 31. This information may be shared with the board's finance administration and audit committee. D) the board chair reviews the executive evaluation, president's performance and determines the compensation adjustment. Any increase is effective july 1. E) the outside consultant provides a letter to the board chair describing the consultant's role in establishing the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness standard under the intermediate sanctions regulations and how the consultant provided the analysis to determine the reasonableness of the executive compensation package.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“These documents are not made available.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Wisys Technology Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 39-1992463
- Phone
- 6083164037
- Address
- 614 WALNUT STREET 13TH FLOOR 101, MADISON, WI 53726
Signing Officer
- Name
- Arjuna Sanga
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 6083164037
- Signed
- 2025-11-07
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Arjuna Sanga
- Formed
- 2000
- Legal Domicile
- Wi
- Voting Board Members
- 13
- Independent Board Members
- 12
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 11
Preparer
- Firm
- Wipfli Advisory LLC
- Address
- 1502 LONDON ROAD SUITE 200, DULUTH, MN 55812
- Preparer
- Michael J Peterson CPA
- Phone
- 2187224705
Supplemental Narrative
Financial Statement Notes
PART IV, LINE 2B:
“The foundation received deposits in excess of grants paid during the fiscal year on behalf of wisconsin economic development corporation (wedc). This is presented in the accompanying statements of financial position as cash held for others, which is considered restricted cash.”
PART V, LINE 4:
“To preserve and enhance the real purchasing power of the portfolio over a long-term horizon to generate sufficient annual investment returns to fund operations.”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & LICENSING:WISYS IS THE DESIGNATED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE PROVIDING SERVICES TO 10 REGIONAL AND ONE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN (UW) CAMPUSES, EXCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON AND UW-MILWAUKEE. DURING FISCAL 2024-25, WISYS REVIEWED 53 NEW INVENTION DISCLOSURES RECEIVED FROM UW FACULTY AND STUDENTS AND ACCEPTED 9 OF THE DISCLOSURES FOR FURTHER STUDY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION. DURING FISCAL 2024-25, WISYS APPLIED FOR 18 PATENTS, OF WHICH 3 WERE NEW FOREIGN APPLICATIONS. IN ADDITION, WISYS RECEIVED 6 U.S. ISSUED PATENTS. WISYS COMPLETED 1 NEW MATERIAL TRANSFER AGREEMENT. WISYS OPERATES ITS OFFICES LOCATED AT 614 WALNUT STREET, 13TH FLOOR, MADISON, WISCONSIN WITH 12 PROFESSIONAL STAFF. IN ADDITION, AT JUNE 30, 2025, WISYS HAD 2 AMBASSADORS WORKING THROUGH THE VARIOUS UW CAMPUSES ALONG WITH 4 STUDENT INTERNS. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | INNOVATIVE VENTURES:THE INNOVATIVE VENTURES TEAM SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW VENTURES FROM UWS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. THEY ALSO RUN THE WISYS VENTUREHOME INITIATIVE A NETWORK OF STARTUP HUBS. IN FY25, 3 NEW COMMUNITIES WERE ADDED TO THIS NETWORK, GROWING TO INCLUDE NINE COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS STATEWIDE RESOURCES WITH LOCAL INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH ACCESS TO A FULL MENU OF STARTUP RESOURCES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. SOME OF THE CENTRALIZED SERVICES THAT VENTUREHOME OFFERS ARE CONCIERGE ACCESS TO THE LARGER STATE-WIDE ECOSYSTEM, ENTREPRENEUR TOOLKITS, ACCESS TO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES COMING OUT OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LEGAL STRATEGY ASSISTANCE, AND PRE-SEED FUNDING. IN ADDITION, CONNECT WISCONSIN IS A DIGITAL COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE ONLINE SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING CONNECTIONS TO MENTORS STATE-WIDE. LEVEL UP! LAUNCH PAD AND LEVEL UP! PRE-SEED ACCELERATOR WERE THE TWO MARQUEE PROGRAMS THAT WERE OFFERED, IN ADDITION TO OTHER ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS. THESE PROGRAMS TOGETHER SERVED OVER 86 ENTREPRENEURS IN FY25. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT:THE WISYS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANT PREPARATION AND WRITING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN AND OTHER PARTNERS. GRANT SEEKERS CAN ACCESS MULTIPLE SERVICES, INCLUDING EXPERT ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT WITH DRAFTING PROPOSALS, PROPOSAL REVIEWS, AND FUNDING SEARCHES. REGULAR VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS INCLUDE GRANT WRITING ACADEMY, A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP AIMED AT NEWCOMERS TO GRANT WRITING THAT IS HELD ACROSS FOUR TWO-HOUR SESSIONS EACH FALL. WISYS ALSO ANNUALLY SPONSORS THE COUNCIL ON UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TO RUN AN INTENSIVE 6-DAY WORKSHOP IN WHICH FACULTY WORK WITH EXPERT MENTORS TO PREPARE A COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL. FINALLY, WISYS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES LIVE AND ON-DEMAND WEBINARS ABOUT A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS FOR GRANTSEEKERS AT ALL LEVELS. IN FY2025, WISYS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT SERVED 169 PEOPLE ACROSS ALL THE UWS CAMPUSES, WITH MORE THAN A QUARTER OF THESE PEOPLE ACCESSING MULTIPLE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT YEAR. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | INNOVATION EVENTS:WISYS ORGANIZES SEVERAL EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS GEARED TOWARDS HONING INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND RESEARCH SKILLS AMONG UW STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ALUMNI. THIS INCLUDES FOUR KEY PROGRAMS THAT LEVERAGE EXPERTISE FROM ACROSS THE STATE: 1) THE WISYS BIG IDEA TOURNAMENT HELPS EXTEND THE WISCONSIN ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM TO UW STUDENTS, WITH A GOAL TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF BUSINESS STARTUP PERFORMANCE. 2) INNOVATION ON-RAMP, A 5-WEEK HYBRID COURSE, HELPS UW STUDENTS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP AN INNOVATIVE THINKING MINDSET AND LEARN HOW TO EVALUATE THE MARKET NEED AND POTENTIAL OF AN IDEA. 3) WISYS QUICK PITCH IS A RESEARCH-FOCUSED STUDENT PITCH COMPETITION THAT INSPIRES UW STUDENTS TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF THEIR RESEARCH AND LEARN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE IT TO A GENERAL AUDIENCE IN THREE MINUTES. 4) THE ANNUAL WISYS SPARK SYMPOSIUM (SPARK) WAS JOINTLY HOSTED BY WISYS AND UW-SUPERIOR IN 2024 TO BRING TOGETHER INNOVATIVE RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS. SPARK ALLOWS UW INSTITUTIONS TO SHOWCASE THEIR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS ENGAGE IN DISCUSSIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER UW CAMPUS RESEARCHERS, STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE STATE. THIS YEAR'S IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT INCLUDED 160 ATTENDEES AND 56 PROJECTS PRESENTED DURING THE TWO-DAY SYMPOSIUM. ACROSS ALL THE INNOVATION PROGRAMS, WISYS ENGAGED 625 STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN FY25. |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | UW SYSTEM IS GUARANTEED TO HAVE 3 TRUSTEES OF A MINIMUM OF 8 TOTAL TRUSTEES FOR WISYS. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN BY PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SERVICES, PROTECTION OF TECHNOLOGY FOR UW SYSTEM'S FACULTY DISCOVERIES VIA PATENTS OR OTHER METHODS, AND NEGOTIATION OF LICENSING AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UW SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS SUPPORT VIA GRANTS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE UW SYSTEM PROGRAMS AS DESCRIBED IN FORM 990, PART III, ITEM 4. |
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