FamilyWise Services
Strengthening families by promoting the safety, stability and wellbeing of children.
FamilyWise Services at a glance
In short: FamilyWise Services gave $62K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,522
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,789
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,150
- Total assets
- $3,467,261
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who FamilyWise Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crow Wing County Child Protection Team ($22K). Together the top 7 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2024) to $65K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County Child Protection Team Brainerd, MN | Family support, violence awareness, and education for children | $22,442 |
| Life Connections Alexandria, MN | Family support, violence awareness, and education for children | $9,769 |
| Todd County PEACE Council Wadena, MN | Family support, violence awareness, and education for children | $6,299 |
| Aitkin County Child Abuse Prevention Council Aitkin, MN | Family support, violence awareness, and education for children | $6,150 |
| Cass County Child and Youth Council Pillager, MN | Family support, violence awareness, and education for children | $6,142 |
| Grant County Child and Youth Council Elbow Lake, MN | Family support, violence awareness, and education for children | $5,519 |
| Morrison County Family Connections Little Falls, MN | Family support, violence awareness, and education for children | $5,201 |
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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 | $3,467,261 | $4,113,751 | $4,257,875 | $61,522 | 7 | $15,662 |
| 2023 | $3,603,091 | $3,821,692 | $3,674,615 | $64,695 | 6 | $6,543 |
| 2022 | $3,441,014 | $3,383,452 | $3,300,344 | — | — | $2,058 |
| 2021 | $3,301,916 | $3,521,794 | $3,043,729 | — | — | $1,391 |
| 2020 | $2,854,386 | $2,779,450 | $2,806,366 | — | — | $1,267 |
| 2019 | $2,288,966 | $2,330,324 | $2,590,092 | — | — | $1,438 |
About FamilyWise Services
Based on IRS filings
FamilyWise Services is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FamilyWise Services is led by Ann Gaasch, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Gaasch
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$96K (2019) → $144K (2024)
Sally Wahman
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jade Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Geigle
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Jensen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Olson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Devonish
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Malmstrom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Quanrud
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Wilbur
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Heinrich
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Jenny Cook (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Shannon Schaaf (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Catherine Perrizo (2023) — Director
- Former: Juae Son (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Heinrich (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Nakisha Smith (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jason Depauw (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stacy Johnson (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kristen Joyce (2021) — Director
- Former: Aidan Mesic (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Zinken (2019–2020) — Co-President
- Former: Shannon Thompson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: David Thompson (2020) — Director
- Former: Lauren Ryan (2020) — Director
- Former: Sara Knapp (2020) — Director
- Former: Anna Vonrueden (2019) — Program Director
- Former: Bernell Buchanan (2019) — Associate Director
- Former: Darryl Scarborough (2019) — Director
- Former: Katherine Ilten (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Michelle Singleton (2019) — Director
- Former: Patty Egan (2019) — Director
- Former: Sanford Bemel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $144K, to Ann Gaasch (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about FamilyWise Services
How much does FamilyWise Services give each year?
FamilyWise Services gave $62K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 6 grants.
What is FamilyWise Services's typical grant size?
FamilyWise Services's median grant in 2024 was $6,150, and its average grant was $8,789, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does FamilyWise Services give grants?
FamilyWise Services gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does FamilyWise Services give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on FamilyWise Services's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are FamilyWise Services's largest grantees?
FamilyWise Services's largest 2024 grantees include Crow Wing County Child Protection Team ($22,442), Life Connections ($9,769) and Todd County PEACE Council ($6,299), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is FamilyWise Services?
FamilyWise Services reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is FamilyWise Services?
FamilyWise Services is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is FamilyWise Services's EIN?
FamilyWise Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1343909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
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 August 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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