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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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
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWiscnet 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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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WISCNET is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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