Midwest Growth Inc
To advance, through issue advocacy,public policies that will promote and preserve a strong economy for Wisconsin
Midwest Growth Inc at a glance
In short: Midwest Growth Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- -87.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -62.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $47,606
- +1944.1% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Midwest Growth Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Republican Party of Waukesha County ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Midwest Growth Inc gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $881K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Republican Party of Waukesha County Waukesha, WI | Issue Advocacy | $12,000 |
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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 | $47,606 | $1,480,820 | $1,435,543 | $12,000 | 1 | $1,030 |
| 2023 | $2,329 | $265,887 | $345,401 | $97,000 | 3 | $2,887 |
| 2022 | $81,843 | $1,436,000 | $1,355,153 | $881,159 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $996 | $158,000 | $158,259 | $30,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $1,255 | $262,000 | $342,866 | $232,000 | 2 | — |
About Midwest Growth Inc
Based on IRS filings
Midwest Growth Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Appleton, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Midwest Growth Inc is led by Cathy Zeuske, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathy Zeuske
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brandon J. Rosner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elisabeth H. Sobic
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Luke Thompson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bruce Barrette (2020–2022) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Midwest Growth Inc
How much does Midwest Growth Inc give each year?
Midwest Growth Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $97K across 3 grants.
How large is Midwest Growth Inc?
Midwest Growth Inc reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Midwest Growth Inc?
Midwest Growth Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Appleton, WI. It holds $48K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Midwest Growth Inc operate?
Midwest Growth Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Wisconsin.
What is Midwest Growth Inc's EIN?
Midwest Growth Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2944346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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