WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is a non-profit organization that supports scientific research by providing grants and other funding mechanisms. Its latest IRS Form 990 filing (2024) reports $140.8M in revenue, $3.3B in total assets.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 390833612).
About WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is a non-profit organization that supports scientific research by providing grants and other funding mechanisms. Established by University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni in 1925, WARF primarily supports research efforts at the university, contributing to inventions, discoveries, and advancements across a diverse array of disciplines, from health and medicine to technology and environmental sciences. Their funding has backed breakthrough research that benefits people and communities both in Wisconsin and globally.
IRS Form 990 Filing History
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | $140.8M | $155.8M | $3.3B | — | View |
| 2023 | 990 | $-21.6M | $155.5M | $3.2B | — | View |
| 2022 | 990 | $-91.8M | $152.5M | $3.2B | — | View |
| 2021 | 990 | $574.2M | $251.1M | $3.7B | — | — |
| 2020 | 990 | $255.0M | $152.4M | $3.2B | — | View |
| 2019 | 990 | $33.0M | $176.7M | $3.0B | — | View |
| 2018 | 990 | $263.8M | $403.6M | $3.1B | — | View |
| 2017 | 990 | $168.1M | $142.5M | $3.0B | — | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
Past Grantees
2 recipients — $100.6M total paid| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON | MADISON, WI | $95.4M | SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS; FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A |
| MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH | MADISON, WI | $5.2M | SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS; FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B |
From the 2025 IRS Form 990 (Schedule I) e-filing. Amounts as filed.