Mobilise Inc
Mobilise unites leaders around shared strategies and actions to address southeastern Wisconsin's transportation challenges. We understand that a strong, healthy and growing southeastern Wisconsin is one with a wide variety of transportation choices that meet the needs of modern commuters. We convene regional leaders, advocate for transportation choices, and operate flexride milwaukee, an innovative workforce rideshare service.
Mobilise Inc at a glance
In short: Mobilise Inc gave $298K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $298,454
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $74,614
- Median grant
- $82,765
- Total assets
- $1,045,873
- -7.9% 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 Mobilise Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Business Council Inc ($122K). Together the top 4 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Business Council Inc Milwaukee, WI | Flexride | $121,665 |
| Employ Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | Flexride | $114,802 |
| Menomonee Valley Partners Milwaukee, WI | Lyft Program Development | $50,727 |
| Havenswood Neighborhood Partnerhship Milwaukee, WI | Flexride | $11,260 |
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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 | $1,045,873 | $3,062,149 | $3,057,833 | $298,454 | 4 | $10,785 |
| 2023 | $1,136,163 | $2,136,633 | $2,043,260 | — | — | $10,165 |
| 2022 | $285,695 | $356,445 | $379,856 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $63,292 | $123,002 | $125,441 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $71,482 | $126,044 | $91,143 | — | — | — |
About Mobilise Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mobilise Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Miwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $298K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mobilise Inc is led by Dave Steele, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Steele
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$72K (2022) → $93K (2024)
Kathy Ehley
Chair
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Zetts
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kissinger
Immediate Past Chair
Past President → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt McGovern
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Maldonado
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Johnson
Board Member
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Booth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Rucker
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avelina Poppert
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Wierick
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Green Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Polenske
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Lora-Lara Galezewski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Martinez De Alva
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Patterson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Andrew Davis (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeramey Jannene (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Greenberg (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Gottlieb (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eve Hall (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Felsheim (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Hostad (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 $93K, to Dave Steele (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mobilise Inc
How much does Mobilise Inc give each year?
Mobilise Inc gave $298K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Mobilise Inc's typical grant size?
Mobilise Inc's median grant in 2024 was $82,765, and its average grant was $74,614, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mobilise Inc give grants?
Mobilise Inc 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 Milwaukee, WI (4 grants).
Does Mobilise Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Mobilise Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Flexride" (3 grants).
How large is Mobilise Inc?
Mobilise Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Mobilise Inc?
Mobilise Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Miwaukee, WI. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mobilise Inc's EIN?
Mobilise Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1717955. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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