Marshfield Area United Way
Marshfield Area United Way is a public charity based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. It brings people and resources together to address human-service needs and strengthen lives in Marshfield and neighboring communities through grants to local nonprofits and programs, partnerships, and direct services.
Marshfield Area United Way at a glance
In short: Marshfield Area United Way gave $491K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Wisconsin. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,710
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,893
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,000
- Total assets
- $1,753,868
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marshfield Area United Way
- How to Apply
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Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charitable human-service organizations, and requested funds must address an emerging need in one of the three areas specified in the 2026 application. The organization must serve people in the listed communities. The application instructions and application form are provided for applicants to complete and submit electronically. The 2026 funding application period is closed; the website says the next funding cycle will open in October 2026.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadline was December 5, 2025, at noon; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadline was December 5, 2025, at noon; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 612 W Blodgett St, Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: (715) 507-5005
Website: https://marshfieldareaunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marshfield Area United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Wisconsin Community Services ($100K). Together the top 10 received $473K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 65 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it serves Marshfield and neighboring communities within about 30 miles. Its 2026 funding application lists Arpin, Auburndale, Chili, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal, Marshfield, Neillsville, Pittsville, Spencer, and Stratford as communities whose residents must be served by an applicant’s organization or program. All 2024 grant dollars reported in the filing went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marshfield Area United Way open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $39K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $471K (2022) to $513K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Wisconsin Community Services Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $100,000 |
| Personal Development Center Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $100,000 |
| North Central Community Action Program Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $47,250 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $41,125 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health Systems Inc (Home Delivered Meals) Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $40,960 |
| Soup or Socks Pantry Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $38,750 |
| Memory Lane Farm Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $35,250 |
| Marshfield Area Respite Care Center Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $32,000 |
| Childcaring Inc Mosinee, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $23,750 |
| School District of Marshfield Marshfield, WI | Allocation for the Provision of Social Services | $13,875 |
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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 | $1,753,868 | $1,000,145 | $1,027,926 | $490,710 | 12 | $33,220 |
| 2023 | $1,726,910 | $949,920 | $967,746 | $496,625 | 13 | $16,585 |
| 2022 | $1,738,272 | $867,635 | $899,273 | $470,622 | 11 | $69 |
| 2021 | $1,786,151 | $807,776 | $857,134 | $479,365 | 14 | $3,555 |
| 2020 | $1,739,315 | $1,067,031 | $932,175 | $512,584 | 15 | $11,779 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to increase the community’s capacity to care for one another by bringing the community together to prioritize and address human-service needs, building partnerships, and leveraging resources for measurable, sustained outcomes.
Its 2026 funding application identifies eligible needs in Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Healthy Community, as identified by the community’s Vision Council. The organization’s website also describes Community Resiliency as an area of its work. Its filing describes programs in early childhood education and youth development, financial stability, health and wellness, weekend nutrition, volunteer services, and referrals.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of human services. Personal Development Center Inc., which received $100,000 in 2024, says its mission is to assist people in distress through case management, advocacy, and education. North Central Community Action Program Inc., which received $47,250, says it serves low-income people in Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood counties and works to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency. Childcaring Inc., which received $23,750, says it provides child-care referrals to parents and assistance and training to providers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Marshfield Area United Way reported 12 grants totaling $490,710. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $100,000, with a median of $37,000. The grants were reported for social-service allocations. The largest awards included $100,000 each to Children’s Wisconsin Community Services and Personal Development Center; $47,250 to North Central Community Action Program; $41,125 to Big Brothers Big Sisters; and $40,960 to Marshfield Clinic Health Systems Inc. for home-delivered meals.
The funder’s website reported $503,710 in grants to local nonprofits and programs in 2024, a different total from the 2024 filing figure.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa Barnes as president; Andrew Wilkins as vice president; Dustin Follen as treasurer; Alex Lendved as secretary; Cheryl Schwantes as past president; and Jolene Sternweis, Mike Sautebin, Josh Miller, Karen Isaacson, and Danielle Nystrom as board members.
Marshfield Area United Way is led by Ashley Winch, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Winch
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Diretor, 2023
Executive Diretor → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$66K (2021) → $85K (2024)
Melissa Barnes
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Schwantes
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Chy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mat Bartkowiak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Follen
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kolstad
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jolene Sternweis
Board Member
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Isaacson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sautebin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Wilkins
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Nystrom
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Lendved
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Damerell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Baur
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorden Gaiche
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Holly Zopfi (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katy Zaleski (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Brian Varsho (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Adamski (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jenni Fredrick (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Kramas (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Lee (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Al Michalski (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Amber Voelker (2021) — Past President
- Former: Acharya Amit (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Anderson Jennifer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gramza Richard (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Heiman Kim (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Helwig Sharon (2020) — Cic Chair
- Former: Isaacson Karen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kolstad Jeff (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michalski Al (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mork Mary James (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sternweis Jolene (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Voelker Amber (2020) — President
- Former: Winch Ashley (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Zaleski Katie (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Zopfi Holly (2020) — Board Member
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 $85K, to Ashley Winch (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Area United Way
How much does Marshfield Area United Way give each year?
Marshfield Area United Way gave $491K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $497K across 13 grants.
What is Marshfield Area United Way's typical grant size?
Marshfield Area United Way's median grant in 2024 was $37,000, and its average grant was $40,893, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marshfield Area United Way that year got $5K on average.
Where does Marshfield Area United Way give grants?
Marshfield Area United Way gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marshfield, WI (8 grants).
Does Marshfield Area United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Marshfield Area United Way's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Allocation for the Provision of Social Services" (12 grants).
Who are Marshfield Area United Way's largest grantees?
Marshfield Area United Way's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Wisconsin Community Services ($100,000), Personal Development Center ($100,000) and North Central Community Action Program ($47,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marshfield Area United Way?
Marshfield Area United Way reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Marshfield Area United Way fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to increase the community’s capacity to care for one another by bringing the community together to prioritize and address human-service needs, building partnerships, and leveraging resources for measurable, sustained outcomes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marshfield Area United Way?
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charitable human-service organizations, and requested funds must address an emerging need in one of the three areas specified in the 2026 application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marshfield Area United Way's EIN?
Marshfield Area United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1035073. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Marshfield Area United Way funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Marshfield Area United Way funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marshfield-area-united-way-morg_3b8945d635ad414ca20fbe1703344a11
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