League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) is a nonpartisan political organization. We encourage informed, active participation in government and work to increase understanding of major public policy issues. We influence public policy through both education and advocacy.
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,515
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,515
- Median grant
- $5,515
- Total assets
- $713,529
- +24.3% 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 September 2026.
Who League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
How League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $20K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Inc Madison, WI | Sponsorship of 2024 daca renewal clinic hosted by wi democracy campaign and sponsorship of 2025 people's gala by wi democracy campaign | $5,515 |
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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 | $713,529 | $1,182,839 | $1,015,442 | $5,515 | 1 | $25,290 |
| 2024 | $573,836 | $647,619 | $762,963 | — | — | $12,826 |
| 2023 | $640,328 | $975,917 | $902,144 | $20,000 | 1 | $8,487 |
| 2022 | $527,044 | $496,534 | $560,579 | $10,000 | 1 | $25,246 |
| 2021 | $646,365 | $662,131 | $616,978 | $3,009 | Total only | $1,652 |
| 2020 | $586,522 | $527,548 | $378,913 | $1,491 | Total only | $2,388 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $714K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc is led by Debra Cronmiller, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Cronmiller
Executive Director
Executive Director Since January → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2021) → $95K (2025)
Dorothy Skye
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Cardin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Ruth Shank
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Nelson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Roberts
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Best
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Kettler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Gulyas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Ramey
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Schwarz
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Caelwaerts
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Debra Byars (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Anne Chartier (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Fran Garb (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Val Barber (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Yolan Mistele (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Beth English (2020–2023) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru March
- Former: Sara Companik (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Kaminski (2020) — Director
- Former: Erin Grunze (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Louise Petering (2020) — President
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 $95K, to Debra Cronmiller (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc
How much does League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc give each year?
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc?
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc reported $714K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc?
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Madison, WI. It holds $714K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc operate?
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1609121. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc funds
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Uprooting Racism Training (URFS) $75 - $150 per individual; $60 - $150 per person for groups (10-30 people, $1,800 - $4,500 suggested group honorarium) · Due November 12, 2026
- Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University 85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living · Due November 15, 2026
- Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award $5,000 · Due November 24, 2026
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