Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund is an issue-focusedgrassroots organization committed to achieving social, racial,economic and environmental justice and works on developing a moreinformed, engaged and empowered public.
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc gave $217K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $216,500
- +2065.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,167
- +621.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,063,417
- +64.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wisdom ($122K). Together the top 3 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $217K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisdom Milwaukee, WI | Program Grant | $121,500 |
| Green Homeowners United West Allis, WI | To Improve Home Sustainablitly | $50,000 |
| Green Schools National Network Iowa City, IA | Program Grant | $45,000 |
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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 | $4,063,417 | $2,533,403 | $1,304,418 | $216,500 | 3 | $109,321 |
| 2023 | $2,468,358 | $1,227,511 | $1,123,659 | $10,000 | 1 | $65,715 |
| 2022 | $2,368,311 | $1,592,197 | $1,203,655 | $46,000 | 2 | $20,004 |
| 2021 | $2,153,741 | $1,551,016 | $1,256,788 | — | — | $7,707 |
| 2020 | $2,351,449 | $1,576,731 | $1,200,684 | $75,000 | 1 | $17,078 |
About Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $217K. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc is led by Robert Kraig, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Kraig
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bloomingdale
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Ott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cohn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Fisher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Brisco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joni Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Carey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Supreme Moore-Omokunde
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Stencil
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Woolridge
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rep Darrin Madison
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Love
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Yunk
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Martha Pincus (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jake Bailey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Diaz (2022) — Director
- Former: Carmen Cabrera (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Lee (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Valeria Cerda (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Eiden (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.
Frequently asked questions about Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc
How much does Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc give each year?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc gave $217K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $72,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc give grants?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (21%).
Does Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc's EIN?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1520619. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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