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Wiscnet

To advance education, research, economic development and public service by assisting in the exchange of information among its members by means of highspeed digital communication techniques, and to …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Wiscnet

WiscNet is a membership organization that provides research and education networking services to public and private higher education, K12 school districts, libraries, municipalities, and hospitals throughout Wisconsin. We connect people and strategies to solve common technology challenges, and to de

Founded
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U41C
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

To advance education, research, economic development and public service by assisting in the exchange of information among its members by means of highspeed digital communication techniques, and to assist those members in gaining access to scientific and educational resources. The network will support collaborative instruction, research, economic development and public service; facilitate access to regional and national networks and hence to national resources such as supercomputer centers; and generally support the education, service and research mission of the members.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U41C
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wiscnet is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Madison, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 391705442. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wiscnet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

Wiscnet is located in Madison, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wiscnet has $11M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wiscnet is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wiscnet. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Wiscnet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

WiscNet is a membership organization that provides research and education networking services to public and private higher education, K12 school districts, libraries, municipalities, and hospitals throughout Wisconsin. We connect people and strategies to solve common technology challenges, and to de Wiscnet is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Wiscnet's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $11M is comparable to the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Wiscnet are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wiscnet is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391705442, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

BR
Brian Remer
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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August N•••••••
SECRETARY
BR
Brian C••••
VICE CHAIRPERSON
BR
Brian R••••
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
CH
Christopher W••••
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
CO
Cory C•••••••••
Director
DA
David H••••••••
Director
DA
David L•••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HE
Heidi G•••••••
SPECIAL INITIATIVES CONSULTANT
HU
Hugh M•••••
Director
IS
Isabel B•••
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATION
JA
James Y••••
SENIOR ENGINEER OF NETWORK SERVICES
JO
John P•••••••
Director
JO
Joshua G•••••
PLATFORM ENGINEER
ME
Melissa E••••
Director
RO
Robert D••••••
TREASURER
RY
Ryan J••••
Director
SA
Sarah L••••
Director
ST
Steve S••••••••
Director
TO
Tom L••••
CHAIRPERSON
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$10.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$9.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$9.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$9.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$9.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wiscnet This page 89 $10.6 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 million -
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc 89 $53.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wiscnet

What is Wiscnet?
Wiscnet is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Madison, United States. WiscNet is a membership organization that provides research and education networking services to public and private higher education, K12 school districts, libraries, municipalities, and hospitals throughout Wisconsin. We connect people and strategies to solve common technology challenges, and to de
When was Wiscnet founded?
Wiscnet was founded in 1990.
Who leads Wiscnet?
Brian Remer serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Wiscnet located?
Headquartered in Madison, United States.
What is Wiscnet's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wiscnet trustworthy?
Wiscnet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Wiscnet's registration number?
IRS EIN: 391705442.
What is Wiscnet's website?
http://wiscnet.net