Impact Seven Inc
Impact Seven Inc is a public charity based in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). It provides financing and development services for businesses, housing, commercial real estate, and community development in Wisconsin and beyond, with an emphasis on creating opportunities for underserved people and communities.
Impact Seven Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $177,778,706
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $27,745,903
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,768,703
- +88.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $10,995,620
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Impact Seven Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2961 Decker Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: (715) 434-1717
Website: https://impactseven.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Impact Seven Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 59 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Impact Seven’s mission emphasizes rural Wisconsin, and its website describes lending and housing development work in Wisconsin and beyond. Its business-lending program serves emerging, expanding, or existing businesses in Wisconsin. The 2022 grant recipients listed above are based in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 59 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gorman Kenosha Heritage House LL LLC Oregon, WI | Preservation of bldg in kenosha, job creation, job retention | $200,000 |
| The Charmant Hotel LLC La Crosse, WI | Capital Improvements, Pay Increases, Employee Benefits | $150,000 |
| ENDF3DK LLC Milwaukee, WI | Capital Improvements, Pay Increases | $150,000 |
| Cherry Water LLC Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses, Job Creation, Job Retention | $100,000 |
| Indianhead Community Action Agency Inc Ladysmith, WI | Principal Reduction | $89,150 |
| Coakley Brothers Company Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Riverside Corporate Wellness LLC La Crosse, WI | Operating Expenses, Job Retention | $50,000 |
| Union Corners Retail LLC Oregon, WI | Creation of Affordable Housing, Job Creation | $50,000 |
| Omnia Wood Products LLC Crivitz, WI | Includes Second 3RD Party Closing Costs Plus $40K | $45,000 |
| Artistic Plating Company Milwaukee, WI | Capital Improvements | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,778,706 | $27,745,903 | $10,995,620 | — | — | $1,768,703 |
| 2023 | $171,598,284 | $22,872,292 | $11,763,918 | — | — | $940,113 |
| 2022 | $164,773,498 | $21,975,718 | $10,452,205 | $1,694,790 | 59 | $8,092,783 |
| 2021 | $149,638,063 | $17,926,158 | $7,782,396 | — | — | $3,113,735 |
| 2020 | $125,304,254 | $9,875,923 | $9,327,334 | — | — | $-862,272 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Impact Seven’s stated mission is to create comprehensive impact across Wisconsin, with an emphasis on rural areas, and to act as a catalyst for opportunities for underserved people—including women, minorities, low-income and disabled people—and distressed communities.
Its work includes business development and lending, commercial real estate and housing development, and rental housing management. The organization says it provides financial products, development services, and technical assistance for business and housing development. Its 2024 filing also reports development and investment in its own multifamily rental housing and financing for third-party housing developers.
Organizations receiving support in 2022 included the Indianhead Community Action Agency, whose stated mission is to help people achieve self-sufficiency and develop healthy families, sustainable communities, and strong local businesses; United Pioneer Home, which states that it provides long-term care and housing; the Northern Star Theatre Company, which states that it provides community theatre; and Genesis Housing, which states that it provides low-cost housing for elderly and disabled people using USDA Rural Development rental assistance.
Grantmaking
The 2022 filing reports 59 grants totaling $1,694,790. Listed recipients and amounts include Indianhead Community Action Agency Inc ($89,150), United Pioneer Home Inc ($25,000), the Northern Star Theatre Company ($20,000), and Genesis Housing Inc ($20,000). The filing reports no grants in 2023 or 2024.
Impact Seven also makes loans, which are distinct from grants. Its business-lending information describes direct loans to eligible Wisconsin businesses, with financing ranging from $200,000 to $5,000,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing:
- Brett Gerber — President/CEO
- Michael Bebeau — Chairman
- Mary Patoka — Vice Chairman
- Mary Hubler — Secretary
- David Danielson — Director
- Earle Edwards — Treasurer
- Ivan Gamboa — Director
- Philip Lindeman — Director
- Jay Mack — Director
- Kevin Shipley — Director
Impact Seven Inc is led by Brett Gerber, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Gerber
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$354K (2020) → $534K (2024)
Michael Bebeau
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terra Pawliuk-McGiffin
Senior Director of Accounting
Vice President of Accounting → Senior Director of Accounting, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $113K (2024)
Caroline Loyas
Director of Resource Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $124K (2024)
Tad Giyan
Director of Business Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $142K (2024)
David Danielson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Gamboa
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Mack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Will
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Shipley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Lindeman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Swagger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Taylor
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Schobert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Patzman
Vice President Business Development
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $306K (2024)
Carol Keen
Vice President of Re Development
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Karen Fischer
Vice President Property Management
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $148K (2024)
Matt Pioske
Vice President of Accounting
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$155K (2024)
Earle Edwards
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hubler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Patoka
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lisa Barkelar (2020–2022) — Vice President Property Management
- Former: Michael Carlson (2020–2022) — Vice President of Real Estate Development
- Former: Brian King (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jerome Drahos (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Warren Johnson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $534K, to Brett Gerber (President/CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Impact Seven Inc
How large is Impact Seven Inc?
Impact Seven Inc reported $177.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.7M.
What does Impact Seven Inc fund?
Impact Seven’s stated mission is to create comprehensive impact across Wisconsin, with an emphasis on rural areas, and to act as a catalyst for opportunities for underserved people—including women, minorities, low-income and disabled people—and distressed communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Impact Seven Inc?
Impact Seven Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check impactseven.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Impact Seven Inc make grants?
Impact Seven’s mission emphasizes rural Wisconsin, and its website describes lending and housing development work in Wisconsin and beyond. Its business-lending program serves emerging, expanding, or existing businesses in Wisconsin. The 2022 grant recipients listed above are based in Wisconsin.
What is Impact Seven Inc's EIN?
Impact Seven Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1141037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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