BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin based non-profit that was formed by angel investor Tom Shannon and seven additional founding donors. It is a means of economic development by members of the state's private sector. "BrightStar was formed for the purpose of assisting WEDC in its mission to create family-sustaining jobs in the Wisconsin."[2]

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc.
MottoThe mission is to serve as an efficient philanthropic conduit for keeping our best and brightest in Wisconsin by creating high paying jobs that will help our state compete, prosper and thrive.
Formation2014 (2014)
HeadquartersMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
President & CEO
Thomas M. Shannon
Revenue (2015)
$1,350,235[1]
Expenses (2015)$419,714[1]
Websitewww.brightstarwi.org

History

The foundation began by each of the eight original donors pledging 500,000 dollars to seed a fund for a total of 6 million dollars.[3] The foundation also seeks tax deductible donations from wealthy individuals, foundations, and corporations willing to take the risk. The foundation reinvests in state companies all earnings and returns from its portfolio. Donors will not receive returns on their contributions.[4][5]

Governance
  • Thomas M. Shannon, President and CEO
  • Jeff Harris, Board Chairman
  • Anthony Handzlik, Board Secretary
  • Dan Matola, Board Secretary
  • Adam Berger, Board Member
  • Mark D. Burish, Board Member
  • Pam Evason, Board Member
  • Reed E. Hall, Board Member
  • Jeff Rusinow, Board Member
  • Andy Shrago, Board Member
  • Gary Freels, Board Observer

See also

References
  1. "BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  2. BizTimes Media LLC (June 2, 2015). "BrightStar invests in two new companies, names Hall to board". BizTimes Media LLC. Retrieved 2015-06-27. BrightStar was formed for the purpose of assisting WEDC in its mission to create family-sustaining jobs in the Wisconsin"
  3. "A Time to Build | Update - Nonprofit forming to invest in Wisconsin start-up companies". jsonline.com. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  4. "Brightstar invests $350,000 in 3 state start-ups". jsonline.com. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  5. "BizTimes: Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin Business News | BizTimes". biztimes.com. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
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