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Blackhawk Technical College Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1391659 · Janesville, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RECEIVE, HOLD, MANAGE, USE AND DISPOSE OF FUNDS AND PROPERTIES OF ALL KINDS, WHETHER GIVEN ABSOLUTELY OR IN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT, A WISCONSIN VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM, OR FOR ANY OR ALL THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE MOVEMENTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED BY BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT, MORE SPECIFICALLY TO FINANCE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES, TO IMPROVE GROUNDS, TO ENDOW SCHOLARSHIPS, TO MAKE EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS, AND TO SUPPLEMENT ALL OF THE SERVICES WHICH BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT RENDERS TO SOCIETY WHERE STATE AND DISTRICT APPROPRIATE TAX FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, SUFFICIENT OR ADEQUATE TO FULLY PROVIDE THE SERVICES WHICH BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT SHOULD OR COULD RENDER TO SOCIETY.

Income
$791,035
Spending
$426,501
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
68 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 68.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $239,115 spent. THE BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS OF ITS STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON A RANGE OF CRITERIA, INCLUDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FINANCIAL NEED, AND PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO ALLEVIATE THE ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, THEREBY PROMOTING STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTION. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKILLED AND EDUCATED WORKFORCE.
  2. $18,361 spent. THE BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CAPITAL ASSETS TO BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING. THESE ASSETS INCLUDE FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, FACILITIES, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE ESSENTIAL TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION. BY INVESTING IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, THE FOUNDATION ENABLES THE COLLEGE TO OFFER CUTTING-EDGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND RESOURCES, FOSTERING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ENSURING THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE TRAINING ON INDUSTRY-STANDARD EQUIPMENT. THIS SUPPORT DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE COLLEGE'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND ITS EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $9,767 spent. THE BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION OFFERS STUDENT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARDS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FACING UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. THESE GRANT AWARDS PROVIDE TIMELY FINANCIAL RELIEF TO STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EMERGENCIES THAT MAY OTHERWISE HINDER THEIR ABILITY TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. BY ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL EXPENSES, THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS REMAIN FOCUSED ON THEIR STUDIES AND STAY ON TRACK TOWARD DEGREE COMPLETION. THIS INITIATIVE UNDERSCORES THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SUCCESS AND THE REDUCTION OF BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.

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 January 1982.

    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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