Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in la crosse, Wisconsin, faithful to the message of the blessed virgin mary through her appearances on the American continent in 1531, serves the spiritual needs of those who suffer poverty in body and soul. It is a place of ceaseless prayer for the corporal and spiritual welfare of god's children, especially those in most need the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in fidelity to its mission as a place of religious pilgrimage pays homage to the blessed virgin mary, under the title of our lady of guadalupe, mother of America and star of the new evangelization, honors our blessed mother as the patroness of the unborn, is a fitting and efficacious instrument of the new evangelization, is a place of sacramental encounter with christ, especially in the holy eucharist and reconciliation, is a place of thanksgiving for god's many blessings, especially at the time of the reception of the sacraments or at personal milestones.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc at a glance
In short: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $18K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $18,190
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $18,190
- Median grant
- $18,190
- Total assets
- $53,966,591
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Franciscans of the Immaculate ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscans of the Immaculate New Bedford, MA | To assist the friars in furthering the new evangelization of the catholic church. | $18,190 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $53,966,591 | $4,547,463 | $3,771,178 | $18,190 | 1 | $394,930 |
About Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in La Crosse, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $54.0M in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $395K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc is led by Leif Arvidson, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Leif Arvidson
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020)
Paul Check
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$26K (2020)
Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Braaten
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bishop Donald Hying
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bishop William Callahan
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Wilson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Guinee
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ilfrey
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Fiorito
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monsignor Joseph Diermeier
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Picciano
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Archbishop Alexander Sample
Vice Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hansen
Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lane
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Therese Coons
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $113K, to Leif Arvidson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc
How much does Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc give each year?
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc?
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc reported $54.0M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
Where does Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc operate?
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc's EIN?
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1982320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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