Abcd Inc
Abcd: after breast cancer diagnosis nurtures hope and restores confidence in anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. Our vision, as articulated by our founder, the late melodie wilson oldenburg, is: "no one should go through breast cancer alone."
Abcd Inc at a glance
In short: Abcd Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,288,978
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Abcd Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Medical Women's Association ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Medical Women's Association Lexington, KY | Silver Sponsorship | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,288,978 | $1,318,188 | $1,127,192 | $50,000 | 1 | $54,229 |
| 2024 | $1,095,767 | $1,159,502 | $929,098 | — | — | $44,572 |
| 2023 | $865,997 | $761,297 | $777,780 | — | — | $5,595 |
| 2022 | $819,534 | $807,696 | $981,327 | — | — | $-5,739 |
| 2021 | $1,083,354 | $892,930 | $734,709 | — | — | $57,593 |
| 2020 | $904,097 | $580,110 | $716,835 | — | — | $16,448 |
About Abcd Inc
Based on IRS filings
Abcd Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abcd Inc is led by Ellen Friebert Schupper, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Friebert Schupper
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $145K (2025)
Billie Jean Smith
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Logiudice
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie J. Waltke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gibb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Underwood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne C. Oldenburg
Director
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Korducki
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Somenske
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Brio
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danika Bowen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deneitra Ham
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ciralsky
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lona Mathis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Moon-Mogush
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Rich
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Eb Hansen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Cheryl Biro (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Leslie Waltke Pt Dpt (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Alonzo P. Walker MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Walker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Janet Howenstine (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Dowell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maureen S. Luddy (2021) — Director
- Former: Ruth Kallio-Mielke (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $145K, to Ellen Friebert Schupper (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Abcd Inc
How much does Abcd Inc give each year?
Abcd Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Abcd Inc?
Abcd Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Abcd Inc?
Abcd Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Abcd Inc operate?
Abcd Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Abcd Inc's EIN?
Abcd Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1967028. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
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