Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc
Citizen Action of Wisconsin - an issue-focused coalition of individuals and organizations committed to achieving racial, social, economic, and environmental justice
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,693,215
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,063,338
- +51.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $42,740
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,608,335
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Take Action MN St. Paul, MN | Program Grant | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,693,215 | $2,063,338 | $1,608,335 | — | — | $42,740 |
| 2023 | $2,276,670 | $1,360,821 | $1,572,145 | — | — | $39,855 |
| 2022 | $2,582,769 | $1,764,294 | $1,795,345 | — | — | $15,637 |
| 2021 | $2,387,312 | $2,074,896 | $1,778,504 | — | — | $7,539 |
| 2020 | $2,081,531 | $3,295,522 | $2,345,921 | $25,000 | 1 | $8,821 |
About Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc is led by Robert Kraig, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Kraig
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Candice Owley
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wooldridge
Director of Operations
Director of Oper → Director of Operations, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $77K (2024)
Brad Schwanda
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Raether
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Gundlach
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Pasch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Webb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Bautch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Ugoretz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Weingard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Schwarz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Lucas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Felton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Sandherr
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawanda Chambers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Simon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Shea
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wyatt Molling
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $866 (2024)
Chris Larson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Bruce Colburn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Guy Costello (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Kane (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Thomsen (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Michael Rosen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Vik Verma (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Emily Siegrist (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Shawnu Ksicinski (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Janet Meissner Pritchard (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jocasta Zamarripa (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kc Cayo (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melanie Meyer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Schroeder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Lynch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Willie Green (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Melanie Meyer Bartholf (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 $102K, to Robert Kraig (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc
How large is Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
Where does Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc operate?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1424314. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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