Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison
The mission of catholic charities is to demonstrate christ's love and justice by caring in faith for the human family.
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison at a glance
In short: Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $26,951,557
- +8.7% 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 Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison
- Next open deadline
- December 12, 2026 (Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison
Who Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Society of St Vincent De Paul ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison gives
- Giving grew 85% 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 $7K (2021) to $14K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Madison, WI | Support of Essential Pantry | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,951,557 | $11,188,237 | $10,444,696 | $12,000 | 1 | $574,858 |
| 2023 | $24,787,564 | $13,777,553 | $13,984,852 | $12,000 | 1 | $309,551 |
| 2022 | $24,061,671 | $15,680,484 | $13,986,153 | — | — | $396,864 |
| 2021 | $24,509,688 | $16,427,080 | $12,435,685 | $6,500 | 1 | $666,261 |
| 2020 | $18,153,016 | $12,098,903 | $12,636,066 | $14,100 | 2 | $372,266 |
About Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison
Based on IRS filings
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $575K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison is led by Shawn Carney, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shawn Carney
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $165K (2024)
Patrick Flesch
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Medenwaldt
Chief Program Director
Executive Director of Programs → Chief Program Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $122K (2024)
Sandra Lampman
Director of Mission Effectiveness
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $139K (2024)
Claudia Becker
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Bishop Donald Hying
Permanent Director
Permanent Board Member → Permanent Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kelley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Ahedo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bennett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosario Perez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Schwarm
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Trewitt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Msgr James Bartylla
Permanent Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wrycha
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tait Schroeder
Permanent Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryjo Steeber-Higgins
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan McDermott
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Feller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Christopher Roe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Hartlieb (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Mary Kay Brooks (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Anthony Kellogg (2022–2023) — Community Support Specialist
- Former: Judith Newallo (2022–2023) — Adv Community Support Specialist
- Former: Kossi Dogbovi (2023) — Home Manager
- Former: Bonnie Austin (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Dorothy Conduah (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Marie Greenwood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Morey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Dunn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cliff Michalski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas Merfeld (2020–2021) — Interim President & CEO
- Former: Mary Jo Steeber-Higgins (2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Mooney (2021) — Director
- Former: Christine Seibert (2020) — Chair
- Former: Daniel Clancy (2020) — Director
- Former: Jack Fonder (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Jennifer Fitzpatrick (2020) — Director
- Former: John Faust (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 $165K, to Shawn Carney (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison
How much does Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison give each year?
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison?
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.2M.
What is Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison?
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. It holds $27.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison operate?
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison's EIN?
Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0807067. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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