Elm Grove Junior Guild
The Elm Grove Junior Guild is a community of women committed to the education, wellness and protection of women and children within and beyond our community. Our commitment takes the form of service, awareness and financial support.
Elm Grove Junior Guild at a glance
In short: Elm Grove Junior Guild gave $67K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,257
- +184.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,210
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $142,720
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Elm Grove Junior Guild
- Next open deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Elm Grove Junior Guild Community Grant Program)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Elm Grove Junior Guild
Elm Grove Junior Guild Community Grant Program
Elm Grove Junior Guild
Amount
$500 - $10,000
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Elm Grove Junior Guild Essay Contest Scholarship
Elm Grove Junior Guild
Amount
At least $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Elm Grove Junior Guild Grants
Elm Grove Junior Guild
Amount
US $500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Elm Grove Junior Guild funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Village of Elm Grove ($26K). Together the top 6 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Elm Grove Elm Grove, WI | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $25,757 |
| Walker's Point Youth & Family Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Special Spaces Inc Knoxville, TN | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $10,000 |
| The Women's Center Waukesha, WI | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $8,000 |
| Bethel Bethany United Church of Christ Milwaukee, WI | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $7,500 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha, WI | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,720 | $140,704 | $122,279 | $67,257 | 6 | $102 |
| 2024 | $124,295 | $131,630 | $89,512 | $23,606 | 2 | $117 |
| 2023 | $82,177 | $86,901 | $64,465 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $59,741 | $80,690 | $68,148 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $47,199 | $58,632 | $72,769 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $61,336 | $40,301 | $65,754 | — | — | — |
About Elm Grove Junior Guild
Based on IRS filings
Elm Grove Junior Guild is a public charity, based in Elm Grove, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $102.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elm Grove Junior Guild is led by Tara Schmalz, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tara Schmalz
President
Vice President & Communications → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Klein
Vice President Gala
Vp- Programs → Vice President - Programs, 2023
Vice President - Programs → Vice President Gala, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Donnelly
Vice President Fundraising
Vice President - Programs → President, 2024
President → Vice President Fundraising, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Tofson
Vice President Gala
Treasurer → Vice President Gala, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carina Tran
Vice President Fundraising
Vice President & Fundraising → Vice President Fundraising, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Schneider
Vice President Gala
Vice President Programs → Vice President Gala, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Wynia Smith
Vice President Grants
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bolin
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassey Van Kleunen
Vice President Grants
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Harris
Vice President Programs
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Schmitz
Vice President Programs
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Meyer
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Jackson
Vice President Communications
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tess Fuchs
Vice President Gala
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Nicole Masnic (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Clarissa Ortiz (2021–2024) — Vice President Grants
- Former: Amanda Glassman (2023–2024) — Vice President Programs & Past President
- Former: Betsy Williamson (2023–2024) — Vice President & Fundraising
- Former: Anna Fridirici (2024) — Vice President Gala
- Former: Debbie Pfeffer (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Holly Shepard (2024) — Vice President Gala
- Former: Rachel Ramsey (2024) — Vice President Gala
- Former: Susanah Flanner (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sarah Wynia-Smith (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Anne Zechlinski (2022–2023) — Vice President - Grants & Secretary
- Former: Kara Cartledge (2022–2023) — Vice President - Fundraising
- Former: Tracy Capes (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Caroline Murphy (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Christine Culver Irgens (2021–2022) — Vp- Fundraising
- Former: Kristin Walters (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Emily Basehart (2022) — President
- Former: Sarah Danforth (2022) — Vp- Grants
- Former: Jodi Perrone (2020–2021) — Vice President - Programs
- Former: Kate Morgan (2020–2021) — Vice President - Fundraising
- Former: Marlee Jansen (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Michelle Akel (2020–2021) — Vice President - Programs
- Former: Callie Jennaro (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Emily McFadden (2021) — Vice President - Grants
- Former: Aubrey Guerard (2020) — Vice President - Grants
- Former: Kayte Parkin (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Leah Christianson (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mackenzie Johnson (2020) — Vice President - Advancement
- Former: Meghan Jimenez (2020) — Vice President - Grants
- Former: Ruth Flanagan (2020) — Vice President - Fundraising
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.
Frequently asked questions about Elm Grove Junior Guild
How much does Elm Grove Junior Guild give each year?
Elm Grove Junior Guild gave $67K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24K across 2 grants.
What is Elm Grove Junior Guild's typical grant size?
Elm Grove Junior Guild's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $11,210, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Elm Grove Junior Guild give grants?
Elm Grove Junior Guild gives mostly in Wisconsin: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and Waukesha, WI (2 grants).
Does Elm Grove Junior Guild give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Elm Grove Junior Guild's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Organization" (6 grants).
Who are Elm Grove Junior Guild's largest grantees?
Elm Grove Junior Guild's largest 2025 grantees include Village of Elm Grove ($25,757), Walker's Point Youth & Family Center Inc ($10,000) and Special Spaces Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elm Grove Junior Guild?
Elm Grove Junior Guild reported $143K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $141K.
What is Elm Grove Junior Guild's EIN?
Elm Grove Junior Guild's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7193270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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