Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc
Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) is a public charity based in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1974, it brings donors together with approximately 70 member nonprofits to address social, economic, and environmental problems through grassroots activities, advocacy, research, and public education.
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc gave $1.0M across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,010,151
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,560
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,104
- Total assets
- $1,499,889
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 931 E Main St 10, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 256-1066
Website: https://communityshares.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools Incorporated ($89K). Together the top 10 received $339K.
Grant Size Distribution
317 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 312 grants of 317 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant distribution was concentrated in Wisconsin: 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 1% to recipients in California. CSW’s membership requirements state that member organizations must have an office or headquarters in Wisconsin, and the organization describes its work as supporting local social and environmental justice efforts in Dane County and throughout Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 61 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $943K (2023) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools Incorporated Madison, WI | General Support | $89,364 |
| WI Literacy Madison, WI | General Support | $33,051 |
| Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Madison, WI | General Support | $32,427 |
| ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $29,161 |
| League of Women Voters of WI Madison, WI | General Support | $29,030 |
| Rape Crisis Center Madison, WI | General Support | $27,554 |
| Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance Madison, WI | General Support | $26,293 |
| River Alliance of Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Support | $24,535 |
| Outreach Madison, WI | General Support | $24,103 |
| Freedom Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $23,768 |
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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 | $1,499,889 | $2,019,897 | $1,938,842 | $1,010,151 | 61 | $9,277 |
| 2023 | $1,423,098 | $1,840,046 | $1,912,540 | $943,401 | 61 | $3,454 |
| 2022 | $1,629,983 | $1,951,834 | $2,038,735 | $1,175,079 | 69 | $325 |
| 2021 | $1,549,629 | $2,189,902 | $2,029,980 | $1,052,050 | 64 | $166 |
| 2020 | $1,502,832 | $1,972,242 | $1,893,784 | $990,190 | 62 | $515 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CSW’s stated mission is to address social, economic, and environmental problems with its donors and member nonprofits through grassroots activities, advocacy, research, and public education. The organization says it prioritizes identifying and changing policies and practices that perpetuate inequality and harm.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span a range of issues. For example, Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools says it works to create just schools for LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin; Friends of Wisconsin State Parks says it works to preserve and protect state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas; and the Tenant Resource Center says it works to prevent evictions and strengthen housing stability. Other recipients included organizations focused on sexual-violence advocacy, wildlife habitat, LGBTQ+ community services, social justice, and clean air and water.
Grantmaking
In 2024, CSW reported distributing 61 grants totaling $1,010,151. Grants ranged from $5,045 to $89,364, with a median of $15,104. The organization’s filing states that it distributed grant payments to member nonprofits and two non-member nonprofits; the bulk of allocated funds are based on donor direction, and all funds are unrestricted. CSW says its fundraising methods include workplace campaigns, an annual giving day, and online giving.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $89,364 to Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools, $33,051 to WI Literacy, $32,427 to Friends of Wisconsin State Parks, $29,161 to ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation, and $29,030 to League of Women Voters of WI. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Veronica Figueroa Velez as president, Justice Castaneda as vice president, Rich Storck as secretary, and Bonnie Watson as treasurer. It also listed Aaron Perry, Abigail Swetz, Adrienne Ranney, Alex Shade, Amber Kolner, and Amy Stuhlman as board members.
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc is led by Cheri Dubiel, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 72 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheri Dubiel
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $91K (2024)
Veronica Figueroa Velez
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Perry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Shade
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Trudell Vasquez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Katz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Speer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Watson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Grayson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Juchems
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brynne McBride
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Schaefer Oleksiak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Libby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Armiak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Nemeth
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Cronmiller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Jess
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabby Richardson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hector Portillo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hedi Rudd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacinda Tessmann
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Shivers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justice Castaneda
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Beilfuss
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Hook
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Olah
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megin McDonell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia McMurtrie
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Loosen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Storck
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Tvedt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacia Conneely
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Starkey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Green
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Parke-Sutherland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Ranney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baltazar De Anda Santana
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Arnold
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nestic Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Meier-Rao
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Behrmann
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Berta Barillas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Garlow
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hyde
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Erickson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Davey
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Finger Warmuth
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Gittens Escudero
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Kolner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Stuhlman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernardo Hoes
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chai Moua
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Stoner Fehsenfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jara Rios Rodriguez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara O'Connor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Reetz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Kauth
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Swetz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Rischall
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabella Devine
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Gorges
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Jacklitz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Schumann
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anglim
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Bounds
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paris Flagg
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Milton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Josheff
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (64)
- Former: Alysha Clark (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Britt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chad Laflash (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Carlson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kia Stearn (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Erikson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Castelnuovo (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Veronica Figueroa (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gray Miller (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gricel Santiago Rivera (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Leah Ujda (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Salman Mushtaq (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Anderson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Melinda Brennan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Sanders (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Vanderhei (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kit Kerschensteiner (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Kincade Morgan (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bernie Hoes (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Carrie Sedlak (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hannah Mortensen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lea Kitz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Olivia Williams (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Saran Ouk (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Taylor Raether (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kabzuag Vaj (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Luke Voegeli (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Sereno (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Merker (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eugene Crisler'el (2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Minnich (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Hoffman (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Coffin (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alexis London (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Hafeman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Reetz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peg Sheaffer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Kincade (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Finger (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alejandra Gonzalez (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Allison Werner (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kali Wright (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lorrie Hurckes-Dwyer (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Salzwedel (2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Parke Sutherland (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alexandria Baker (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Angela West Blank (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Anna Dvorak (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Baltazar De Anda (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Evelyn Henn (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Glenn Mitroff (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Helen Sarakinos (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Karyl Rice (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Bailey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lorrie Hurckes Dwyer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Luke Seaburg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Luz Arroyo (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Bell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maxine Webb (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Vue (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Oscar Mireles (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Fiala (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Raj Shukla (2020) — Board Member
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 $91K, to Cheri Dubiel (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc
How much does Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc give each year?
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc gave $1.0M across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $943K across 61 grants.
What is Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc's typical grant size?
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,104, and its average grant was $16,560, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc give grants?
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (56 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc's largest grantees?
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools Incorporated ($89,364), WI Literacy ($33,051) and Friends of Wisconsin State Parks ($32,427), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc?
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc fund?
CSW’s stated mission is to address social, economic, and environmental problems with its donors and member nonprofits through grassroots activities, advocacy, research, and public education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc?
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check communityshares.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1172378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- 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 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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