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Wisconsin educational institutions

There are 4,171 schools and educational institutions in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite educational institutions employ 60,603 people, earn more than $7 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $28 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
1,103
 
$1,052,333,517
Educational service providers
 
974
 
$691,445,133
Parent teacher associations
 
619
 
$6,631,017
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
521
 
$115,528,671
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
491
 
$1,010,055,586
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
377
 
$171,245,747
Fraternities and sororities
 
343
 
$8,356,663
Adult education and ESL centers
 
249
 
$51,316,653
Libraries
 
160
 
$30,118,905
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
145
 
$3,999,417
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Educational institutions by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
1,293
 
$4,139,937,285
Madison
 
732
 
$1,725,112,346
Green Bay
 
180
 
$187,213,438
Appleton
 
155
 
$172,677,698
Wausau
 
152
 
$20,080,187
Janesville
 
152
 
$114,310,249
Eau Claire
 
132
 
$55,583,974
La Crosse
 
116
 
$109,495,280
Racine
 
115
 
$51,688,966
Minneapolis, MN
 
100
 
$29,873,696
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Job trends for Wisconsin educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
476
1-10
 
116
11-25
 
77
26-100
 
116
101 to 1,000
 
63
1,000+
 
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Sizes of educational institutions in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
725
$250k to $1M
 
260
$1M to $5M
 
159
$5M to $25M
 
70
$25M to $100M
 
28
$100M+
 
12
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Directory of educational institutions in Wisconsin

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Carthage College

Founded in 1847, Carthage College is a four-year, private college of the liberal arts and sciences in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation.
Revenue
$124.0m
Assets
$411.9m
Employees
1,804
EIN
37-0661496
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Herzing University

To provide high-quality education and training designed to prepare a diverse and geographically distributed student population to meet the evolving needs of employers in the markets we serve.
Revenue
$171.4m
Assets
$166.1m
Employees
1,782
EIN
27-1503981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving their students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
Revenue
$710.0m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
8,031
EIN
39-0806251
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison College Foundation

The Madison College Foundation enhances access to education by raising and distributing funds, supporting students and programs at Madison College.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$26.4m
Employees
7
EIN
23-7265867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carroll University

Carroll University is a pioneer, the very first institution of higher learning in Wisconsin. Carroll opened in 1846, two years before Wisconsin became a state.
Revenue
$137.5m
Assets
$280.3m
Employees
2,505
EIN
39-0806325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University Research Park (URP)

To provide an environment that encourages technology development and commercialization. Support technology transfer and commercialization of intellectual property arising from University of Wisconsin-Madison research.
Revenue
$24.0m
Assets
$223.8m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1509154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University Lake School (ULS)

University Lake School is a college preparatory school that delivers an incomparable education driven by high standards and a unique approach to learning.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$20.1m
Employees
110
EIN
39-0942763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ascendium Education Solutions

Ascendium Education Solutions provides grant support, student success services, and federal loan guaranty agency services to promote post-secondary education access and persistence.
Revenue
$298.2m
Assets
$351.5m
Employees
162
EIN
39-1853833
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Community School (ICS)

Indian Community School is a private, faith-based, inter-tribal school, that began in the homes of three courageous Oneida mothers in 1969. From these humble beginnings, ICS has been serving the Native community of metro Milwaukee for almost 50 years.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$853.3m
Employees
141
EIN
39-1154960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design: Non-profit college offering a BFA, igniting curious minds through art, design, and service.
Revenue
$40.2m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
558
EIN
39-1201561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UWM Foundation

Since 1974, the UWM Foundation has endeavored to advance the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) through requests of philanthropic gifts to support students, faculty, campus programming and the community.
Revenue
$48.6m
Assets
$275.8m
Employees
25
EIN
23-7337744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (UWF)

The University of Wisconsin Foundation engages those who care about the University, provides opportunities to enhance its teaching, research and outreach programs, and guarantees ethical stewardship of the gifts received.
Revenue
$776.8m
Assets
$5.8b
Employees
442
EIN
39-0743975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Uw - Platteville Foundation

The Uw-Platteville Foundation provides supplemental funds and endowment grants for scholarships and other services to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$63.6m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6051705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carmen High School of Science and Technology

The mission of the School is to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement and family life.
Revenue
$33.2m
Assets
$41.3m
Employees
446
EIN
56-2569203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA)

The Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) is a charter school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under the authority of Milwaukee Public Schools. It includes the HAPA K-8 program, and it has an affiliated high school program.
Revenue
$32.5m
Assets
$77.6m
Employees
225
EIN
39-2041099
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (MCA)

To produce responsible leaders through academic mastery, community focused education and the fostering of lifelong learning in any environment.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
61
EIN
30-0322248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private, non-profit university offering bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, business, and nursing. At MSOE, you will find a caring community of students and faculty.
Revenue
$171.1m
Assets
$400.4m
Employees
1,616
EIN
39-0477970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE)

The National Conference of Bar Examiners is a non-profit organization that develops and provides tests and services to bar examining boards and state supreme courts across the nation.
Revenue
$37.7m
Assets
$175.0m
Employees
157
EIN
36-2472009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Wisconsin River Falls Foundation

An independent, not-for-profit Wisconsin corporation, the University of Wisconsin River Falls Foundation is organized solely for the benefit of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$36.3m
Employees
4
EIN
39-6064630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ascendium Education Group

Great Lakes Higher Education corporation operates for the support and benefit of Great Lakes Higher Education guaranty corporation and Northstar Guarantee.
Revenue
$78.4m
Assets
$3.0b
Employees
117
EIN
39-1090394
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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