Automobile Dealers Association of Mega
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega milwaukee, inc. Is an association of new car and truck dealers from the greater milwaukee area dedicated to: providing member services not available to or economical for the individual dealer; enhancing the ethical and professional standards and public image of its members; and offering educational programs for the betterment of dealers and their employees.
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega at a glance
In short: Automobile Dealers Association of Mega gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,667
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,667
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,667
- Total assets
- $3,146,629
- -1.3% 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.
How to apply to Automobile Dealers Association of Mega
- Next open deadline
- March 29, 2027 (ADAMM / Al Hurvis Automotive Scholarship)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Automobile Dealers Association of Mega
ADAMM / Al Hurvis Automotive Scholarship
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Heiser Automotive Group Automotive Scholarship
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Automobile Dealers Association of Mega funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
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 Automobile Dealers Association of Mega gives
- Giving fell 79% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $129K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association Madison, WI | General Administration and Development Services. | $16,667 |
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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 | $3,146,629 | $1,231,736 | $1,378,220 | $16,667 | 1 | $173,590 |
| 2024 | $3,189,687 | $1,164,736 | $1,523,690 | $40,000 | 1 | $44,127 |
| 2023 | $3,441,853 | $1,304,156 | $1,600,007 | $129,355 | 2 | $59,740 |
| 2022 | $3,624,091 | $1,344,958 | $1,441,757 | $81,267 | 3 | $185,388 |
| 2021 | $4,324,223 | $1,095,913 | $1,383,438 | $65,000 | 2 | $137,556 |
| 2020 | $4,222,028 | $1,682,103 | $1,743,779 | $71,867 | 3 | $26,124 |
| 2019 | $4,240,704 | $1,770,959 | $1,733,180 | $80,000 | 3 | $78,529 |
About Automobile Dealers Association of Mega
Based on IRS filings
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $174K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega is led by Debra M. Kruse, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra M. Kruse
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$82K (2025)
Jessica Phillips
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman-Elect, 2023
Chairman-Elect → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Griffin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Sommer
Director
Chairman-Elect → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Nisen
Director
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hiller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jr Amato
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Ewald
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pentler
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kunes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Weninger
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: James L. Tolkan (2019–2025) — Chairman · Filing note: Thru 33125
- Former: Greg Hobbs (2019–2024) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Andy Schlesinger (2021–2024) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Eric Ewald (2019–2023) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: John Pentler (2019–2023) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Andrew Schlesinger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: David Kriete (2019–2020) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Roman Weninger (2019–2020) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Stephanie Soerens-Borkowski (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Todd Reardon (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Scaffidi (2019) — Ex-Officio Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $120K, to James Tolkan Thru 33125 (Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Automobile Dealers Association of Mega
How much does Automobile Dealers Association of Mega give each year?
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Automobile Dealers Association of Mega?
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Automobile Dealers Association of Mega?
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Automobile Dealers Association of Mega operate?
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Automobile Dealers Association of Mega's EIN?
Automobile Dealers Association of Mega's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0763326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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