Acts Community Development Corporation
Acts housing's mission is empowerment through homeownership.
Acts Community Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Acts Community Development Corporation gave $13.0M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4.3M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,990,845
- +675.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,330,282
- +417.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,125,000
- Total assets
- $16,292,957
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Acts Community Development Corporation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Acts Community Development Corporation
Affordable Housing Program (AHP)
Acts Community Development Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Down Payment Plus Program (DPP)
Acts Community Development Corporation
Amount
Up to $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Housing Cost Reduction Initiative (HCRI)
Acts Community Development Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Acts Community Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Acts Lending Inc ($9.2M). Together the top 3 received $13.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Acts Community Development Corporation gives
- Giving grew 1820% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2022) to $13.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $13.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acts Lending Inc Milwaukee, WI | Housing Lending | $9,218,112 |
| Community Development Alliance Co Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Direct Pass Through Grant for Worth Program | $2,125,000 |
| Acts Homeownership Acquisitions Inc Milwaukee, WI | Housing Acquisitions | $1,647,733 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,292,957 | $13,811,748 | $19,458,014 | $12,990,845 | 3 | $319,250 |
| 2023 | $14,766,391 | $11,716,959 | $7,621,123 | $1,675,244 | 2 | $516,419 |
| 2022 | $11,731,393 | $7,691,551 | $4,964,560 | $201,423 | 2 | $50,695 |
| 2021 | $7,583,766 | $4,555,548 | $3,805,760 | $676,677 | 2 | $206,259 |
| 2020 | $6,844,173 | $3,430,807 | $3,520,086 | $1,473,443 | 1 | $99,201 |
About Acts Community Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Acts Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13.0M. Net investment income was $319K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Acts Community Development Corporation is led by Michael Gosman, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Gosman
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $192K (2024)
Heather Ramirez
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Steinhafel
Director
Chair → Past President, 2021
Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Perry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Tovar
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Levy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rae Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Mattke
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Bynum
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mack
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lagrant
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanaya Grice
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy York
Vice President Real Estate
Chief Operating Officer → Vice President Real Estate, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Kelly Andrew
Vice President Strategic Partnership
Chief Development & Marketing Officer → Chief Development & Mark, 2022
Chief Development & Mark → Vice President Strategic Partnership, 2023
On filings since 2021
23 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $124K (2024)
Deatra Kemp
Vice President Programs
On filings since 2023
42 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Anthony Franda
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Schlidt
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Beagle
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Syburg
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Anthony McHenry (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Zimmerman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Victoria Navarro (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Schreiber (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Josh Yamat (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristen Gagliano (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pam Evason (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Howe (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen J. Rothe (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Malaney (2020) — Director
- Former: Kurt Kellogg (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $192K, to Michael Gosman (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Acts Community Development Corporation
How much does Acts Community Development Corporation give each year?
Acts Community Development Corporation gave $13.0M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 2 grants.
What is Acts Community Development Corporation's typical grant size?
Acts Community Development Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $2,125,000, and its average grant was $4,330,282, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Acts Community Development Corporation give grants?
Acts Community Development Corporation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does Acts Community Development Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Acts Community Development Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Acts Community Development Corporation?
Acts Community Development Corporation reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.8M.
What is Acts Community Development Corporation?
Acts Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $16.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Acts Community Development Corporation's EIN?
Acts Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1837474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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