A Better Wisconsin Together Institute
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes solutions for Wisconsin through independent research, public education and the use of new media and internet outreach campaigns.
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $461,086
- -36.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $322,000
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $600,184
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A Better Wisconsin Together Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $19K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools Inc Madison, WI | General Assistance | $18,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $461,086 | $322,000 | $600,184 | — | — |
| 2024 | $727,735 | $414,610 | $566,025 | — | — |
| 2023 | $872,905 | $1,840,300 | $1,083,437 | — | — |
| 2022 | $116,486 | $575,858 | $659,833 | — | — |
| 2021 | $200,365 | $274,969 | $344,712 | $18,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | $263,041 | $3,618,293 | $3,355,252 | $5,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About A Better Wisconsin Together Institute
Based on IRS filings
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Monona, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $461K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute is led by Christopher Walloch, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Walloch
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Peyton
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Piraino
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Cone
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Miller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Kathryn Peyton (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jasmine Nears (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Browne (2021–2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Jacqueline Boynton (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Anna Landmark (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Katherine Peyton (2020) — President
- Former: Michelle McGrorty (2020) — President
- Former: Nicole Safar (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Better Wisconsin Together Institute
How large is A Better Wisconsin Together Institute?
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute reported $461K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $322K.
What is A Better Wisconsin Together Institute?
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Monona, WI. It holds $461K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does A Better Wisconsin Together Institute operate?
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is A Better Wisconsin Together Institute's EIN?
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4321571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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