American Planning Association-Wisconsin
The American planning association and its chapters provide leadership through citizen and professional planners in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools necessary to effect positive change.
American Planning Association-Wisconsin at a glance
In short: American Planning Association-Wisconsin gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,284
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,284
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,284
- Total assets
- $382,405
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Planning Association-Wisconsin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Community Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (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
How American Planning Association-Wisconsin gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $12K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI | To Provied Grants to Eligible College Students | $10,284 |
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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 | $382,405 | $113,323 | $79,901 | $10,284 | 1 | $7,845 |
| 2024 | $327,446 | $115,311 | $82,697 | $9,183 | 1 | $7,553 |
| 2023 | $281,007 | $94,752 | $102,807 | $9,599 | 1 | $6,946 |
| 2022 | $275,630 | $68,764 | $90,790 | $6,431 | 1 | $6,573 |
| 2021 | $324,215 | $48,154 | $47,122 | $11,600 | 3 | $17,155 |
| 2020 | $302,302 | $58,328 | $54,644 | $12,225 | 3 | $7,928 |
About American Planning Association-Wisconsin
Based on IRS filings
American Planning Association-Wisconsin is a public charity, based in Fond Du Lac, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $382K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Planning Association-Wisconsin is led by Kara Homan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kara Homan
President
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gilman
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Clements
Vice President - Professio
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
Immediate Past President → Vice President - Professio, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Roberts
Planning Official Development
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Van Buren
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Palm
Se District Representative
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dillon Constant
Sw District Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Zandt
Vice President - Membershi
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Duffer
Vice President - Communications
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Stephenson
Ne District Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Edmondson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Smith
Uw-Madison Student Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Frater
President-Elect
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Oneil
Uw-Milwaukee Student Representative
Uw-Milwaukee Student Representitive → Uw-Milwaukee Student Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Badtke
Nw District Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Kuhlman
Vice President - Policy
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Wiley
Vice President - Awards
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Douglas Plowman (2022–2024) — Vice President - Awards
- Former: Heather Cleveland (2022–2024) — Vice President - Policy
- Former: Jeff Schuler (2020–2023) — Nw District Representative
- Former: Kari Papelbon (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Liz Callin (2021–2023) — Vice President - Professio & Certification Maintenance
- Former: Lidia Villazaez (2023) — Uw-Madison Student Representative
- Former: Jaclyn Essandoh (2020–2022) — Sw District Representative
- Former: Nancy Frank (2020–2022) — Certification Maintenance
- Former: Sandy Scherer (2020–2022) — Vice President - Membershi
- Former: Jamie Valentine (2021–2022) — Uw-Madison Student Representative
- Former: Allyson Brunette (2022) — Ne District Representative
- Former: Bryan Walter (2022) — Uw-Milwaukee Student Representative
- Former: Allen Davis (2020–2021) — Ne District Representative
- Former: Drew Pennington (2020–2021) — Vice President - Chapter A
- Former: Jason Valerious (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Kristan Sanchez (2020–2021) — Vice President - Awards
- Former: Maria Pandazi (2020–2021) — Se District Representative
- Former: Cody Garcia (2021) — Uw-Milwaukee Student Representative
- Former: Forrest Elliot (2020) — Uw-Milwaukee Student Representative
- Former: Hannah Mulroy (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Neil Janes (2020) — Uw-Madison Student Representative
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 American Planning Association-Wisconsin
How much does American Planning Association-Wisconsin give each year?
American Planning Association-Wisconsin gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is American Planning Association-Wisconsin?
American Planning Association-Wisconsin reported $382K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $113K.
Where does American Planning Association-Wisconsin operate?
American Planning Association-Wisconsin has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is American Planning Association-Wisconsin's EIN?
American Planning Association-Wisconsin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0150304. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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