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University of Wisconsin Foundation

endowment1 — Madison, WI.

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Overview

The University of Wisconsin Foundation is the private nonprofit fundraising and endowment-management arm supporting the University of Wisconsin-Madison, now operating as a division of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA); its pooled endowment, invested by the Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO), was valued at $4.9 billion as of June 30, 2025.

University of Wisconsin Foundation's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.1

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$4.9B as of Jun 30, 20252
Capital pool
endowment1
Investment model
The Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO) is responsible for oversight, stewardship and investment of the University of Wisconsin Foundation’s endowment and related assets. WISIMCO team members invest and manage the portfolios, working with the Foundation’s Investment Committee; external-manager use is not stated on this page.3
Investment approach
To support this mission, WISIMCO works to achieve the best possible long-term, inflation-adjusted returns given the Foundation’s risk tolerance, working closely with UWF’s Investment Committee, a nominated sub-group of the UWF Board of Directors.3
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
Not listed yet
Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: venture capital, real estate.1
Performance
Not listed yet
Governance
The Foundation was created and is governed by a board of UW–Madison alumni and donors.4
Investment team
The investment organization is WISIMCO, whose team members invest and manage the portfolios. The UWF Investment Committee, a nominated subgroup of the UWF Board of Directors, is the investment fiduciary overseeing investment strategies and policies.3
Unfunded commitments
Not listed yet
Source freshness
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

Officer compensation

Reported on IRS Form 990, tax year 2025. Figures are as filed and include reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations plus other compensation. 39 additional officers reported no compensation.

NameTitleTotal
MICHAEL L STOHLERCIO$1,998,774
CHRISTOPHER A MOOREDEPUTY CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER$1,049,757
RICHARD J SHEPLEYSR. MANAGING DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS$1,001,863
MICHAEL M KNETTERCEO (UNTIL 12/31/24)$955,787
KATHERINE L WYBLEMANAGING DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS$798,208
ALISA A ROBERTSONPRESIDENT/CEO (AS OF 1/1/25)$598,520
SEAN ARPCHIEF OPERATING OFF OF INVESTMENTS$569,414
JAMES G ELKINSDIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS$433,393
CARL J LAURINOCFO$423,696
JOHN C NORTONFORMER ASSISTANT TREASURER$248,363
BRENDA J PHEBUSCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER$243,770
ABIGAIL A CAHAKCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER$241,943
NICOLE R MCDONALDCONTROLLER/TREASURER$238,829
SCOTT T MCKINNEYFORMER CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER$237,604
SARAH L SCHUTTFORMER CHIEF ALUMNI OFFICER & EXEC.$229,531
MARIANNE SIESSCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER$226,815
FALICIA N HINESSECRETARY$185,096

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Sources

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Fact notes

  1. Website (supportuw.org)Pool purpose, Capital pool, Asset allocation · checked Jul 25, 2026
  2. Website (cdnc.heyzine.com)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
  3. Website (supportuw.org)Investment model, Investment approach, Investment team, Investment office page · checked Aug 6, 2026
  4. Website (supportuw.org)Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026

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