Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc
To organize, direct and administer the response to charitable and social welfare needs of the people of the diocese of green bay, both catholic and non-catholic alike, for the purpose of advancing the interests of the roman catholic church in accord with and in support of the mission of the catholic diocese of green bay and other catholic entities within the diocese of green bay, which are under the guidance of the bishop of the diocese of green bay. The activities shall be consistent with the teachings of the catholic church, and in accord with the code of cannon law of the catholic church as interpreted by the bishop of the diocese of green bay.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc at a glance
In short: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc gave $93K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,852
- +120.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $92,852
- +340.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $92,852
- Total assets
- $6,288,412
- -0.7% 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 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Inc ($93K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
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 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc gives
- Giving grew 635% 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 $8K (2021) to $93K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $93K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | Assist the Deaf and Vision Impaired Communities | $92,852 |
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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 | $6,288,412 | $3,344,116 | $3,738,937 | $92,852 | 1 | $220,799 |
| 2024 | $6,332,670 | $3,182,850 | $3,542,326 | $42,186 | 2 | $290,480 |
| 2023 | $6,417,706 | $3,780,537 | $3,197,956 | $20,850 | Total only | $218,329 |
| 2022 | $5,651,491 | $3,271,884 | $2,964,232 | $12,637 | 1 | $92,318 |
| 2021 | $5,961,931 | $3,473,048 | $2,452,594 | $8,151 | 1 | $547,719 |
| 2020 | $5,062,009 | $3,594,993 | $3,390,034 | $30,145 | 3 | $544,163 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc
Based on IRS filings
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Green Bay, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $93K. Net investment income was $221K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc is led by Karmen Lemke, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karmen Lemke
President
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $118K (2025)
Most Rev David Ricken
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Natalie Binversie Osf
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Basten
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Very Rev John W. Girotti
Director & Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Henricks
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Jadin
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla Sarino
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Mommaerts
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Sherman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dcn Peter Gard (2020–2024) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Dcn Robert Hornacek (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Matthew Gelb (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Theodore L. Phernetton (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Very Rev Daniel Felton (2020–2021) — Director & Vice Chairman
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 $118K, to Karmen Lemke (President).
Frequently asked questions about Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc
How much does Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc give each year?
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc gave $93K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $42K across 2 grants.
How large is Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc?
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc?
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Green Bay, WI. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc operate?
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc's EIN?
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0808438. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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