Community Alternatives Inc
Community Alternatives Inc is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Shawano, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it made $2.7M in qualifying distributions.
Community Alternatives Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,233,483
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,681,045
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $2,737,156
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,792,933
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,233,483 | $2,681,045 | $2,792,933 | $2,737,156 | — |
| 2023 | $1,423,681 | $3,016,171 | $3,009,694 | $2,947,992 | — |
| 2022 | $1,428,085 | $2,950,508 | $3,032,317 | $2,984,004 | — |
| 2021 | $1,409,162 | $3,108,626 | $3,084,805 | $3,027,850 | — |
| 2020 | $1,399,171 | $3,760,314 | $3,230,453 | — | $304 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Alternatives Inc is led by Tom Thomas, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Thomas
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Stapleton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kupper
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kriewaldt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Ponschok
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Miller
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $82K (2024)
Rita Simon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Menard (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 $82K, to Julie Miller (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Community Alternatives Inc
How large is Community Alternatives Inc?
Community Alternatives Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Community Alternatives Inc?
Community Alternatives Inc is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Shawano, WI. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Community Alternatives Inc's EIN?
Community Alternatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1577653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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