North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
NCWWDB leads, innovates, and supports the development and retention of a skilled workforce.
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board at a glance
In short: North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board gave $1.9M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $313K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,878,410
- +56.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $313,068
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $216,462
- Total assets
- $1,501,723
- +16.4% 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 North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Forward Service Corporation ($960K). Together the top 6 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board gives
- Giving grew 63% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Service Corporation Madison, WI | Career planning for WIOA and other grant participants. | $960,059 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Platteville, WI | Career planning, training, and support for Pathways Home 4 participants | $354,037 |
| Fox Valley Workforce Development Board Neenah, WI | Career planning, training, and support for Pathways Home 4 participants | $258,487 |
| Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Ashland, WI | Career planning, training, and support for Pathways Home 4 participants | $174,437 |
| Workforce Development Board of South Central WI Madison, WI | Career planning, training, and support for Pathways Home 4 participants | $95,154 |
| West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Menomonie, WI | Career planning, training, and support for Pathways Home 4 participants | $36,236 |
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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 | $1,501,723 | $3,560,305 | $3,551,423 | $1,878,410 | 6 | $14,053 |
| 2024 | $1,290,624 | $2,852,765 | $2,849,478 | $1,203,606 | 2 | $9,893 |
| 2023 | $1,193,435 | $2,690,583 | $2,689,764 | $1,192,556 | 2 | $2,009 |
| 2022 | $992,647 | $2,466,705 | $2,468,422 | $1,152,222 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $1,039,426 | $2,358,978 | $2,370,030 | $1,131,604 | 2 | — |
About North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
Based on IRS filings
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Stevens Point, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is led by Jane Spencer, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 5 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Spencer
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $110K (2025)
Al Chaney
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Karl
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$100 (2021) → $200 (2025)
Tim Norlin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$100 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Angela Close
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$50 (2024) → $200 (2025)
Jeremy Higgins
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$100 (2025)
Casey Nye
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Eckmann
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sennholz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Porter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Noland
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Herold
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Negani
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Eberhardt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conney Edmonson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eva Scheppa
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Stancher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Yessa
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Berglund
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kinsella
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janessa Brickner Ress
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Alters
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Rupp
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Murphy
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Gruhn
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Andy Thompson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Brad Gast (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joe Kinsella (2021–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Jolene Peet (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa Sobczak (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Paula Erickson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ron Zimmerman (2021–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Tait Strand (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Thad Brockman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Luke Kramer (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bobbi Damrow (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cindy Kiesling (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marcia Christiansen (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Kramer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandy Bishop (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dean Zaumseil (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Janene Beck-Hafner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Ferrel (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Drengler (2021) — Director
- Former: Marty Anderson (2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Bencke (2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Felch (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $110K, to Jane Spencer (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
How much does North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board give each year?
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board gave $1.9M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 2 grants.
What is North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's typical grant size?
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's median grant in 2025 was $216,462, and its average grant was $313,068, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board give grants?
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's largest grantees?
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's largest 2025 grantees include Forward Service Corporation ($960,059), Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board ($354,037) and Fox Valley Workforce Development Board ($258,487), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board?
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board?
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Stevens Point, WI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's EIN?
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1453475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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