School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc
To empower parents through expanded k-12 educational options. It advocates for educational programs that give parents choices and provides information to members and others.
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc at a glance
In short: School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc gave $490K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $490K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,000
- +81.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $490,000
- +81.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $490,000
- Total assets
- $189,436
- +6.4% 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 School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was School Choice Wisconsin ($490K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc gives
- Giving grew 113% 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 $50K (2020) to $490K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $490K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School Choice Wisconsin Brookfield, WI | Promote K-12 Educational Options | $490,000 |
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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 | $189,436 | $632,928 | $629,815 | $490,000 | 1 | $8,502 |
| 2023 | $178,106 | $338,034 | $335,153 | $270,000 | 1 | $3,682 |
| 2022 | $174,488 | $343,760 | $421,165 | $250,000 | 1 | $652 |
| 2021 | $251,098 | $268,018 | $290,000 | $230,000 | 1 | $33 |
| 2020 | $307,941 | $201,338 | $206,202 | $50,000 | 1 | $234 |
| 2019 | $284,943 | $124,803 | $74,775 | — | — | — |
About School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brookfield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $189K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $490K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc is led by Jamie Luehring, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie Luehring
Chair
Vice Chair & Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Neumann
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2020
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Kacanek
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Saqer
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bartels
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Baas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Strawn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Couch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Braun
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Loberger
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Desotell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Deshazer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda White
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Scriver
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Melchert
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Erik Severson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Laabs (2019–2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 6302020
- Former: Terence Brown (2019–2020) — Chair · Filing note: Thru 112020
- Former: Mike Bartles (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc
How much does School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc give each year?
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc gave $490K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $270K across 1 grant.
How large is School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc?
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc reported $189K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $633K.
What is School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc?
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brookfield, WI. It holds $189K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc operate?
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc's EIN?
School Choice Wisconsin Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1632134. 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-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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