Door County Economic Development Corporation
Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is a public charity based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Formed in 1988, it describes itself as a public/private partnership dedicated to improving the economic vitality of Door County and its residents. Its work includes business support, entrepreneurship services, workforce and housing initiatives, and economic development.
Door County Economic Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Door County Economic Development Corporation gave $114K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,940
- -54.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,495
- -92.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,325,381
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Door County Economic Development Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: 185 E Walnut Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 743-3113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Door County Economic Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cadence WI Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DCEDC describes its business and economic development work as serving Door County. Its 2025 listed grants all went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Door County Economic Development Corporation gives
- Giving grew 443% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $248K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cadence WI Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Rusty Tractor Breakfast Barn Egg Harbor, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Shoreline Motel LLC Green Bay, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar LLC Green Bay, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Sonny's Pizzeria Sturgeon Bay, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Happy Coffee Sister Bay, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| The Blacksmith Inn on the Shore Baileys Harbor, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| B3 Hospitality LLC (Cupola House) Depere, WI | Program Support | $9,230 |
| Renard's Cheese Store LLC Sturgeon Bay, WI | Program Support | $8,630 |
| Champeau Flooring LLC Sister Bay, WI | Program Support | $7,870 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,325,381 | $599,507 | $700,936 | $113,940 | 12 | $38,420 |
| 2024 | $2,420,189 | $505,269 | $786,104 | $247,900 | 2 | $14,334 |
| 2023 | $2,718,024 | $597,296 | $610,770 | $49,103 | 4 | $13,261 |
| 2022 | $2,711,847 | $800,022 | $615,392 | $21,000 | 1 | $19,075 |
| 2021 | $2,581,699 | $998,049 | $751,525 | $59,883 | 4 | $12,919 |
| 2020 | $2,364,824 | $484,030 | $490,337 | — | — | $6,857 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
DCEDC states that it is dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the county and its residents, and that it has helped existing businesses create and retain thousands of jobs through its programs and initiatives.
Its work includes business retention, growth, expansion, and attraction; business consultation; export education and facilitation; labor-market data and workforce projections; and site-selection assistance. It also supports entrepreneurs and small businesses with business-plan development, financing assistance through revolving loan funds, and location guidance. Other reported activities include workforce pipeline initiatives, housing and broadband research, business advocacy, and a facade and property improvement program.
In 2025, DCEDC contracted with 29 businesses through its facade and property improvement program. The filing describes grants of up to $10,000 per business, funding up to 80% of awarded applicant improvements. DCEDC also reported conducting its third annual Lighthouse Launch pitch contest and administering its entrepreneurial training program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, DCEDC reported 12 grants totaling $113,940. Grant amounts ranged from $5,705 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000. All listed grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The listed grants were described as program support.
The largest listed grant was $15,000 to Cadence WI Inc. in Sturgeon Bay. Grants of $10,000 each went to Rusty Tractor Breakfast Barn, Shoreline Motel LLC, Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar LLC, Sonny’s Pizzeria, Happy Coffee, and The Blacksmith Inn on the Shore. Other listed recipients were B3 Hospitality LLC (Cupola House), $9,230; Renard’s Cheese Store LLC, $8,630; Champeau Flooring LLC, $7,870; DENN LLC, $7,505; and Peninsula Painting, $5,705.
The filing also describes a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant received by DCEDC to establish the Door County Facade and Property Improvement Program. That funding is distinct from the grants DCEDC reported giving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tim DuQuaine as chair; Ryan Hoernke as vice chair and treasurer; Brian Stephens as past chair; and Dale Wiegand, Dan Tjernagel, Greg Stillman, Jackie Bongle, Jamie Alberts, Jeff Miller, and Moriah Brey as directors.
Door County Economic Development Corporation is led by Michelle Lawrie, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Lawrie
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$62K (2022) → $92K (2025)
Tim Duquaine
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Miller
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Thayse
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Alberts
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Wiegand
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Tjernagel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Stillman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Bongle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moriah Brey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cornell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Bacon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Isaksen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Stephens
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hoernke
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: David Ward (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Marykay Schumway (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ann Renard (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Daniel Tjernagel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Doug Wilson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laura Viles Wotacheck (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nate Bell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Christoferson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Jenkins (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: James Schuessler (2020) — Past Secretary Non-Voting
- Former: Mary Kay Schumway (2020) — Director
- Former: Patti Vickman (2020) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $92K, to Michelle Lawrie (Secretary and Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Door County Economic Development Corporation
How much does Door County Economic Development Corporation give each year?
Door County Economic Development Corporation gave $114K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $248K across 2 grants.
What is Door County Economic Development Corporation's typical grant size?
Door County Economic Development Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,495, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Door County Economic Development Corporation give grants?
Door County Economic Development Corporation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sturgeon Bay, WI (4 grants), Sister Bay, WI (3 grants) and Green Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does Door County Economic Development Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Door County Economic Development Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are Door County Economic Development Corporation's largest grantees?
Door County Economic Development Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Cadence WI Inc ($15,000), Rusty Tractor Breakfast Barn ($10,000) and Shoreline Motel LLC ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Door County Economic Development Corporation?
Door County Economic Development Corporation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $600K.
What does Door County Economic Development Corporation fund?
DCEDC states that it is dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the county and its residents, and that it has helped existing businesses create and retain thousands of jobs through its programs and initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Door County Economic Development Corporation?
Door County Economic Development Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Door County Economic Development Corporation's EIN?
Door County Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1621905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Door County Economic Development Corporation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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