Pesi Inc
Pesi's mission is to educate and instruct professionals including but not limited to those in the fields of mental health, health care, education, and human services in all 50 states and over 140 countries around the world. Additionally, we provide education and content to the general public around mental health issues.Pesi works alongside the field's leading experts to create cutting edge educational content streamed from our online platform along with real time streaming events. Pesi also offers in-person training, large-scale conferences, retreats, a professional magazine, and books. All of this is supported by a robust e-commerce and video delivery platform that meets the needs of professionals looking to obtain ce credits along with the boards that oversee their licensure. We also help enhance the mission of other charitable organizations through both the utilization of our technology services and donations.
Pesi Inc at a glance
In short: Pesi Inc gave $502K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $502,239
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,748
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $157,039,851
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pesi Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eau Claire County Humane Association ($167K). Together the top 7 received $502K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 37 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pesi Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2019) to $644K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $502K.
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire County Humane Association Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $167,000 |
| The University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $125,000 |
| City of Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | Ecpd/Ecso Video System | $116,723 |
| Pablo Center at the Confluence Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $35,000 |
| Chippewa County Treasurer Chippewa Falls, WI | Body Cam Funding | $33,516 |
| Trauma Research Foundation Needham, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $157,039,851 | $87,604,888 | $77,994,340 | $502,239 | 7 | $6,111,691 |
| 2023 | $146,732,648 | $86,012,699 | $71,711,307 | $644,381 | 10 | $2,466,669 |
| 2022 | $123,085,028 | $74,706,845 | $61,867,912 | $596,960 | 8 | $-1,524,225 |
| 2021 | $118,985,176 | $78,925,618 | $56,103,666 | $521,548 | 4 | $3,325,378 |
| 2020* | $92,534,627 | $125,226,805 | $94,026,029 | $190,665 | 8 | $5,803,128 |
| 2019 | $65,670,899 | $81,737,670 | $69,204,590 | $98,147 | 5 | $830,648 |
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Pesi Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pesi Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Eau Claire, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $157.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $502K. Net investment income was $6.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pesi Inc is led by Michael Olson, Executive Director & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Olson
Executive Director & Secretary
Vice President of Sales → Deputy Director, 2020
Deputy Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$282K (2019) → $778K (2024)
Mike Conner
Director & President
Executive Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$603K (2019) → $578K (2024)
Mark Helland
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $7K (2024)
Zachary Taylor
Director of Psychotherapy Networker
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$215K (2022) → $256K (2024)
Douglas Richardson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $7K (2024)
Matthew Mickelson
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Vice President of Business → Vice President Sales & Marketing, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$172K (2019) → $509K (2024)
Steven Wittig
It Systems Analyst
It Lead → It Systems Anaylist, 2022
It Systems Anaylist → It Systems Analyst, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $303K (2024)
Vicki Pflieger
Treasurer
Vice President of Finance → Vice President Finance & Treasurer, 2022
Vice President Finance & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$209K (2019) → $423K (2024)
Elizabeth Hanutke
Vice President of Cs & International Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $471K (2024)
Jason Moser
It Operations Manager
It Lead → It Operations Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $357K (2024)
James Grimes
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing → Digital Marketing Manager, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $248K (2024)
Tiffany Hampton
Vp-It
Vice President -It → Vp-It, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$154K (2021) → $394K (2024)
Tiffany Richter
Vice President of Marketing
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$161K (2021) → $452K (2024)
Livia Kent
Editor in Chief
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$234K (2022) → $273K (2024)
Krystal Gregg
Vice President of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$266K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Dave Wolfe (2020–2023) — Vp-It
- Former: Ellis Stewart (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Jeffrey White (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael McKenna (2019–2020) — Advertising Exhibit Show Director
- Former: Richard Simon (2019–2020) — Editor
- Former: Nathan Donze (2020) — It Lead
- Former: Sara Cooper (2019) — Vice President of Human Resources
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $778K, to Michael Olson (Executive Director/Secretary). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pesi Inc
How much does Pesi Inc give each year?
Pesi Inc gave $502K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $644K across 10 grants.
What is Pesi Inc's typical grant size?
Pesi Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $71,748, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pesi Inc give grants?
Pesi Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (3 grants).
Does Pesi Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Pesi Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Pesi Inc's largest grantees?
Pesi Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Eau Claire County Humane Association ($167,000), The University of Cincinnati Foundation ($125,000) and City of Eau Claire ($116,723), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pesi Inc?
Pesi Inc reported $157.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $87.6M.
What is Pesi Inc?
Pesi Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Eau Claire, WI. It holds $157.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Pesi Inc's EIN?
Pesi Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3896894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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