WPS Community Foundation is a charitable organization providing education and options for renewabler energy. Established as a nonprofit educational foundation, this charitable 501(c)3 corporation granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service in 1996. The foundation's primary responsibility is administering the SolarWise® for Schools program.
All donations to the SolarWise for Schools program are remitted directly to WPS Community Foundation. These donations are tax-deductible. Solar-electric systems are purchased by WPS Community Foundation and donated to schools immediately after installation.
WPS Community Foundation is led by Thomas Meinz, President; Charlie Schrock, Vice President; and Joe O'Leary, Treasurer.
* The board of directors meets annually.