Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
The organization mission is to promote economic and community development as well as promoting tourism. The organization is affiliated with the Wisconsin and United States Chambers of Commerce.
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce at a glance
In short: Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce gave $147K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $147K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $146,582
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $146,582
- Median grant
- $146,582
- Total assets
- $404,502
- -24.8% 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 November 2026.
Who Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart of Wisconsin-Incubator ($147K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Wisconsin-Incubator Wisconsin Rapid, WI | Donation for economic initiatives | $146,582 |
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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 | $404,502 | $343,400 | $501,287 | $146,582 | 1 | $9,045 |
| 2024 | $537,882 | $315,180 | $338,902 | — | — | $12,847 |
| 2023 | $582,917 | $357,380 | $372,166 | — | — | $2,980 |
| 2022 | $611,468 | $354,500 | $345,011 | — | — | $3,140 |
| 2021 | $599,672 | $371,267 | $335,965 | — | — | $5,596 |
| 2020 | $555,352 | $313,366 | $349,929 | — | — | $2,018 |
About Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is a public charity, based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $405K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $147K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is led by Staci Kivi, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Staci Kivi
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $65K (2025)
Craig Timm
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Steckbauer
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colton Kissinger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Luenberg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tori Nanstad
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Jensen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Hudak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Scroer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hobbs
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Timm
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Redcloud
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Edwards
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chasten Vruwink
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Craig Bernstein (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Craig Broeren (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jamie Gebert (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Janine Malcolm (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jill Dillon (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Patrick Gatterman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Phillip Hartley (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Alex Hewett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Angelnia Whitehead (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lisa Skibba (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Preuss (2020) — Director
- Former: Sue Lindow (2020) — Director
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 $65K, to Staci Kivi (President).
Frequently asked questions about Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
How much does Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce give each year?
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce gave $147K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce?
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce reported $405K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $343K.
Where does Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce operate?
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0777810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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