Childcaring Inc
Childcaring Inc is a public charity based in Mosinee, Wisconsin. It is a nonprofit Child Care Resource and Referral Agency and Family Resource Center that connects families with regulated child care, supports child care providers, and works with communities to address child care needs.
Key facts about Childcaring Inc
In short: Childcaring Inc gave $530K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Wisconsin. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 39-1673734
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $530,355
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $24,107
- Median grant
- $12,642
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,615,738
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The available information does not describe a general application process. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$530K
+30.2% YoY
Grant Count
22
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+30.2% YoY
Is Childcaring Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Childcaring’s mission, as stated in its 2025 filing, is to provide referral services for parents seeking child care and assistance and training to providers. Its website describes a broader mission of supporting quality early childhood education and care by empowering a community of people who care for and nurture children.
Its work includes helping families find child care, providing technical assistance and training to child care programs, and supporting community efforts to increase the availability of quality, affordable care. The 2025 filing also describes parent education, developmental resources, workforce development, and grants, scholarships, and community-based initiatives.
Among its 2025 grantees, Woodson YMCA described its mission as putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body. Community Child Care Center described itself as a licensed nonprofit providing child care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Wausau Child Care said its mission is to strengthen child development, families, and the community by providing access to safe, high-quality early learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Childcaring reported 22 grants totaling $530,355. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $12,642.
How to Apply
. The 2025 filing says that families applying for child care tuition grants and child care organizations applying for grants must provide proof of identity and eligibility documentation. For nonprofit applicants, Childcaring confirms good standing before processing a grant. Grantees submit a recap form describing how funds were used and how many people were served.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin. Childcaring’s stated service area comprises Adams, Clark, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Portage, Taylor, Waushara, and Wood Counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $341K (2022) to $530K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $530K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's House of Montessori-Marshfield ($100K). Together the top 10 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 105 (90%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's House of Montessori-Marshfield Marshfield, WI | — | $100,000 |
| Woodson YMCA Wausau, WI | — | $98,809 |
| ABC Child Care LLC Weston, WI | — | $42,829 |
| Key to Life CC&CC Weston, WI | — | $40,810 |
| Little Scholars Preschool Inc Wausau, WI | — | $37,387 |
| NCECC St Therese Wausau, WI | — | $36,337 |
| Wausau Childcare Inc Wausau, WI | — | $25,000 |
| NCECC St Michaels Wausau, WI | — | $18,913 |
| Community Child Care Center Stevens Point, WI | — | $14,458 |
| Kids Unlimited Wausau, WI | — | $13,450 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars. Grant totals are reported separately from revenue and expenses.
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,615,738 | $1,431,393 | $1,434,368 | $530,355 |
| 2024 | $1,544,383 | $1,763,613 | $1,306,831 | $407,200 |
| 2023 | $1,093,622 | $2,015,914 | $1,405,623 | $474,188 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,615,738 | $1,544,383 | $1,093,622 |
| Revenue | $1,431,393 | $1,763,613 | $2,015,914 |
| Expenses | $1,434,368 | $1,306,831 | $1,405,623 |
| Net Investment Income | $25 | $33 | $51 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelly Borchart as Executive Director; Barry West as President; Tara Guelzow as Vice President; John Kaprelian as Treasurer; and Brittany Mews as Secretary. Directors listed are Angie Close, Annett Eckes, Suzanne Marie Stanfley, Lynda Fernholz, and Sarah Sturm.
Childcaring Inc is led by Kelly Borchart, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly Borchart
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $81K (2025)
Barry West
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Fernholz
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Close
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annett Eckes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sturm
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Marie Stanfley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Mews
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Guelzow
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kaprelian
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Annett Mooney (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joan Krohn (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Michelle Rantala (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Tina Smith (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jackie Carattini (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph Greget (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bradley S. Gast (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Nancy Vance (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tammy Schreiber (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Raymond (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane Brandt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ciara Schultz (2021) — Director
- Former: Donna Ginzl (2020) — Vice President
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 $81K, to Kelly Borchart (Executive Director).
Contact
Mailing address: 850 Hwy 153 Ste F, Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: (715) 841-9490
Website: https://childcaring.org
Frequently asked questions about Childcaring Inc
How much does Childcaring Inc give each year?
Childcaring Inc gave $530K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $407K across 22 grants.
What is Childcaring Inc's typical grant size?
Childcaring Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,642, and its average grant was $24,107, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Childcaring Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Childcaring Inc give grants?
Childcaring Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wausau, WI (8 grants), Stevens Point, WI (6 grants), Marshfield, WI (2 grants) and Weston, WI (2 grants).
Who are Childcaring Inc's largest grantees?
Childcaring Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Children's House of Montessori-Marshfield ($100,000), Woodson YMCA ($98,809) and ABC Child Care LLC ($42,829), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Childcaring Inc?
Childcaring Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Childcaring Inc fund?
Childcaring’s mission, as stated in its 2025 filing, is to provide referral services for parents seeking child care and assistance and training to providers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Childcaring Inc?
The available information does not describe a general application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Childcaring Inc's EIN?
Childcaring Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1673734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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