Children's Service Society of Wisconsin
The mission of Children's Service Society of Wisconsin ("cssw") is to build, sustain, and enhance a nurturing environment for Wisconsin children.
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin at a glance
In short: Children's Service Society of Wisconsin gave $89K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,580
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,290
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,290
- Total assets
- $15,668,560
- -1.4% 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.
Who Children's Service Society of Wisconsin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BCDI ($52K). Together the top 2 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Children's Service Society of Wisconsin gives
- Giving fell 54% 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 $89K (2024) to $191K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BCDI Brown Deer, WI | HRSA Healthy Start Grant | $52,112 |
| City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | HRSA Healthy Start Grant | $36,468 |
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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 | $15,668,560 | $66,885,265 | $67,286,038 | $88,580 | 2 | $-287 |
| 2023 | $15,893,669 | $66,516,699 | $66,525,649 | $170,370 | 2 | $-122,548 |
| 2022 | $15,699,644 | $60,116,331 | $59,531,033 | $124,553 | 3 | $11,637 |
| 2021 | $14,842,492 | $52,689,680 | $52,524,059 | $190,506 | 2 | $-5,082 |
| 2020 | $12,517,189 | $50,095,014 | $48,640,123 | $93,589 | 2 | $-8,307 |
About Children's Service Society of Wisconsin
Based on IRS filings
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $89K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin is led by Gil Peribeginning Aug, Director, President & CEO Chhs on the 2024 filing; 5 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gil Peribeginning Aug
Director, President & CEO Chhs
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Margaret Troythrough Aug
Director, President & CEO Chhs
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Scott Turner
Director, President Chw & Executive Vice President Chhs
Director, President Chw & Executive Vice President Chhs → Director, President Chw, Executive Vice President Chhs & Chair, 2023
Director, President Chw, Executive Vice President Chhs & Chair → Director, President Chw & Executive Vice President Chhs, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karen Timberlake
Director, President Cssw & Senior Vice President Chhs
Director, Senior Vice President & President Child Well Being → Director, President Cssw & Senior Vice President Chhs, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mark Rakowski
Director, Senior Vice President & President Cchp
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gabriel McGaughey
Director & Child Well-Being
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Kate Angers
Director & Fcm Support Services
Director Fcm Support Serv & Social Worker → Director & Fcm Support Services, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Kristin Kopcha
Director, Family Preservation & Sppt
Director Family Preservation & Sppt → Director, Family Preservation & Sppt, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $126K (2024)
Maria McDermott
Director & Out of Home Care
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Susanna Leggio
Director & Family Case Management Services
Director & Family Case Management Serv → Director & Family Case Management Services, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Marc Cadieux
Director, Treasurer, Senior Vice President & CFO
Treasurer, Corp Vice President & CFO → Director, Treasurer, Corp Vice President & CFO, 2023
Director, Treasurer, Corp Vice President & CFO → Director, Treasurer, Senior Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Herbst
Vice President Behavioral & Mental Health
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Whelan
Vice President Child Well Being
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Tector
Secretary, Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Secretary & Vice President General Counsel → Secretary, Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michelle Mettner (2020–2024) — Former Officer · Filing note: Ended 123122
- Former: Margaret Troy (2020–2023) — Director, President & CEO Chhs
- Former: Theresa Jones (2021–2023) — Director & Vice President Inclusion Diversity Equity
- Former: Robert Duncan (2020–2022) — Director, President Cssw & Executive Vice President Chhs · Filing note: Ended 12822
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 $175K, to Susanna Leggio (DIR, Family Case Mgmt Services). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Children's Service Society of Wisconsin
How much does Children's Service Society of Wisconsin give each year?
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin gave $89K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $170K across 2 grants.
How large is Children's Service Society of Wisconsin?
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $66.9M.
Where does Children's Service Society of Wisconsin operate?
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Children's Service Society of Wisconsin's EIN?
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0806380. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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