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Madison Area Technical College Foundation Inc

EIN 23-7265867 · Madison, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS TO ENRICH LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF HIGH QUALITY OPEN ACCESS EDUCATION AT MADISON COLLEGE.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
7
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$267,682, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $2.4 million spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS SOLELY FOR STUDENTS OF THE MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE. SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS HELP STUDENTS AFFORD ACCESS TO THE COLLEGE AND REWARD ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
  2. $613,477 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION MANAGES PROGRAM FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MADISON COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
  3. $118,944 spent. GRANTS - MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES SMALL AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RETAIN STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED BUT ENCOUNTER FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES FOR WHICH THE STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE OTHER RESOURCES.
  4. CAMPAIGN - THE STAND BY YOU CAMPAIGN IS COMPLETE AS OF THE END OF FY25.STAND BY YOU CAMPAIGN - THE HISTORIC $30 MILLION CAMPAIGN HAS FOUR IMPORTANT OBJECTIVES:SMART FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDE EXPANDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH DELIVER FUNDING FOR STUDENTS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS IN THE 150+ PROFESSIONAL FIELDS THAT IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY.EMERGENCY GRANTS - ASSIST STUDENTS WHO FACE FINANCIAL BURDENS SUCH AS LACK OF FOOD, TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, MEDICAL BILLS, FAMILY CRISES AND OTHER FINANCIAL CHALLENGES.SCHOLARS OF PROMISE - THIS INITIATIVE BENEFITS LOW-INCOME RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO HAVE THE MOTIVATION TO COMPLETE THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION, BUT LACK FINANCIAL RESOURCES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO COVER THE COST OF TUITION, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING WRAP AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES AND MENTORSHIP THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY AT MADISON COLLEGE.PLANNED GIFTS - HELP REALIZE OF OUR VISION THAT NO STUDENT BE DENIED AN EDUCATION DUE TO FINANCIAL BARRIERS.
  5. $3.1 million spent. CAPITAL PROJECT SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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