Renewal Unlimited Inc
The mission of Renewal Unlimited, inc. Is to promote the enhancement of the communities we are a part of by creating innovative opportunities through services and resources for individuals and families. Renewal Unlimited, inc. Was formed to develop and provide resources for assisting low-income individuals residing in Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Adams, and Juneau counties in Wisconsin.
Renewal Unlimited Inc at a glance
In short: Renewal Unlimited Inc gave $94K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,900
- -19.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,780
- -19.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,131
- Total assets
- $12,974,191
- +26.9% 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 Renewal Unlimited Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baraboo Area Homeless Shelter ($34K). Together the top 5 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Renewal Unlimited Inc gives
- Giving fell 79% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $458K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baraboo Area Homeless Shelter Baraboo, WI | Low Income Housing Assistance | $34,432 |
| Hope House of South Central Wisconsin Inc Baraboo, WI | Low Income Housing Assistance | $21,878 |
| New Beginnings Homeless Shelter of Dodge County Inc Beaver Dam, WI | Low Income Housing Assistance | $15,131 |
| People Against a Violent Environment Incorporated Beaver Dam, WI | Low Income Housing Assistance | $13,811 |
| River Haven Homeless Shelter Inc Portage, WI | Low Income Housing Assistance | $8,648 |
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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 | $12,974,191 | $12,629,360 | $9,839,887 | $93,900 | 5 | $119,319 |
| 2024 | $10,224,058 | $11,728,274 | $11,444,710 | $117,252 | 5 | $54,082 |
| 2023 | $10,030,674 | $11,825,673 | $11,553,125 | $161,958 | 4 | $36,507 |
| 2022 | $9,975,480 | $12,228,101 | $11,110,972 | $457,959 | 4 | $25,715 |
| 2021 | $8,790,053 | $10,169,896 | $10,093,479 | $185,825 | 4 | $35,739 |
| 2020 | $7,497,260 | $9,586,601 | $8,794,864 | $55,831 | 4 | $166,403 |
| 2019 | $6,619,047 | $7,794,034 | $7,233,808 | $62,726 | 4 | $16,258 |
About Renewal Unlimited Inc
Based on IRS filings
Renewal Unlimited Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portage, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $94K. Net investment income was $119K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Renewal Unlimited Inc is led by Suzanne Hoppe, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzanne Hoppe
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$108K (2019) → $132K (2025)
Steve Roy
President
Member-At-Large → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Kammes
Financial Manager
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$62K (2019) → $76K (2025)
Gretchen Viney
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pattie Carrol
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hollenback
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Ellington
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Zobel
Board Member
Policy Council Representative → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Collier
Policy Council Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kathy Clark (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Lois Luethy (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Jason Craig (2020–2021) — Policy Council Representative
- Former: Jennifer Dickson (2019) — Policy Council Representative
- Former: Scott Ethun (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Valerie Nelson (2019) — Policy Council Representative
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $132K, to Suzanne Hoppe (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Renewal Unlimited Inc
How much does Renewal Unlimited Inc give each year?
Renewal Unlimited Inc gave $94K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $117K across 5 grants.
What is Renewal Unlimited Inc's typical grant size?
Renewal Unlimited Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,131, and its average grant was $18,780, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Renewal Unlimited Inc give grants?
Renewal Unlimited Inc 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 Baraboo, WI (2 grants) and Beaver Dam, WI (2 grants).
Does Renewal Unlimited Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Renewal Unlimited Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Low Income Housing Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Renewal Unlimited Inc's largest grantees?
Renewal Unlimited Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Baraboo Area Homeless Shelter ($34,432), Hope House of South Central Wisconsin Inc ($21,878) and New Beginnings Homeless Shelter of Dodge County Inc ($15,131), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Renewal Unlimited Inc?
Renewal Unlimited Inc reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.6M.
What is Renewal Unlimited Inc?
Renewal Unlimited Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portage, WI. It holds $13.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Renewal Unlimited Inc's EIN?
Renewal Unlimited Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1270955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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