Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc
Community Shares of Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization management company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1971, the organization serves as a member-directed nonprofit that unites approximately 70 member nonprofits to advance social justice and environmental protection throughout Wisconsin. The organization functions as a collaborative platform that brings together donors and nonprofits to address social, economic, and environmental issues.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+7.1% YoY
Grant Count
61
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Community Shares of Wisconsin has worked to advance social justice and environmental protection for over 50 years. The organization acknowledges that racism and other forms of oppression—including ableism, classism, and transphobia—are systemic and result in socio-economic disparities. The organization prioritizes identifying and changing policies and practices that perpetuate inequality and harm, with a goal to address root causes of these issues.
Member nonprofits work across multiple focus areas:
- Working for the environment, sustainability, food, and farms
- Working for a just, equitable society
- Ensuring affordable, accessible housing
- Supporting women, children, and families
- Fostering civic engagement
- Empowering people with disabilities
Grantmaking
Community Shares of Wisconsin distributes funds to its member nonprofits through multiple mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Community Shares of Wisconsin focuses on Wisconsin, with particular emphasis on local grassroots organizations throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $1,840,046
- Total Expenses: $1,912,540
- Total Assets: $1,423,098
- Total Liabilities: $593,000
Staffing: The organization employs 8 staff members (as of 2023).
Tax Status: Community Shares of Wisconsin is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since August 1975. Donations are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,499,889 | $1,423,098 | $1,629,983 |
| Revenue | $2,019,897 | $1,840,046 | $1,951,834 |
| Expenses | $1,938,842 | $1,912,540 | $2,038,735 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,277 | $3,454 | $325 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director:
- Cheri Dubiel
Board Members:
- Daniel K Libby
- Kristie Goforth (joined January 2026)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA FIGUEROA VELEZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JUSTICE CASTANEDA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RICH STORCK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BONNIE WATSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AARON PERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ABIGAIL SWETZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADRIENNE RANNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEX SHADE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMBER KOLNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY STUHLMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGIE TRUDELL VASQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANN BEHRMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNE KATZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BALTAZAR DE ANDA SANTANA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BECKY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BERNARDO HOES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BERTA BARILLAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY SPEER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDI GRAYSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN JUCHEMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRYNNE MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHAI MOUA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE SCHAEFER OLEKSIAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLARE STONER FEHSENFELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANIEL LIBBY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE RISCHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID ARMIAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEB NEMETH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBRA CRONMILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DENISE GARLOW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DENISE JESS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMILY HYDE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EVAN ARNOLD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GABBY RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HECTOR PORTILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEDI RUDD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HUGH DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ISABELLA DEVINE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JACINDA TESSMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAKE GORGES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JARA RIOS RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEANNE ERICKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JILL JACKLITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN SHIVERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARA O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE DAVEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATIE BEILFUSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KELLY HOOK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KERRY SCHUMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA OLAH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY ANGLIM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW REETZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGIN MCDONELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATASHA BOUNDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NESTIC MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PARIS FLAGG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA MCMURTRIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATTY LOOSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PHILIP KAUTH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA MEIER-RAO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICK TVEDT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RYAN KELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARA FINGER WARMUTH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHEILA MILTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACIA CONNEELY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE STARKEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN JOSHEFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA GITTENS ESCUDERO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILL GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM PARKE-SUTHERLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHERI DUBIEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $91,412 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Community Shares of Wisconsin has been actively recruiting new member nonprofits and announced the addition of 16 new member nonprofits. The organization also announced 2025 Community Change-Maker Awards and 2026 Community Reinvestment Fund Grant Awards in partnership with Willy Street Co-op.
Announcing our 2026 Community Reinvestment Fund Grant Awards | Willy StreetRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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