Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc
We work to mitigate the causes and conditions of poverty in southwestern Wisconsin, building resilience and self-sufficiency by providing supportive services and programs, and by collaborating with partners.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc at a glance
In short: Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc gave $381K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $127K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $381,423
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $127,141
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110,123
- Total assets
- $20,865,218
- +9.3% 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.
How to apply to Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc
Head Start & Early Head Start
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Skills Enhancement - General Working Adults
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc
Amount
$1,000 - $3,000 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cap Services Inc ($164K). Together the top 3 received $381K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 19 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc gives
- Giving fell 29% 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 $365K (2020) to $670K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $381K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Services Inc Stevens Point, WI | Sec 5311 Map 21 Funding | $164,373 |
| Forward Careers Waukesha, WI | Sec 5311 Map 21 Funding | $110,123 |
| Central Wisconsin Community Action Council Inc Wisconsin Dells, WI | Sec 5311 Map 21 Funding | $106,927 |
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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 | $20,865,218 | $16,728,738 | $15,288,518 | $381,423 | 3 | $654,482 |
| 2023 | $19,094,157 | $15,152,770 | $14,349,999 | $470,229 | 4 | $38,325 |
| 2022 | $16,820,414 | $14,963,958 | $14,690,930 | $669,795 | 4 | $16,831 |
| 2021 | $16,243,071 | $13,310,309 | $12,508,830 | $537,155 | 4 | $15,119 |
| 2020 | $15,388,765 | $12,225,212 | $11,377,904 | $365,294 | 4 | $4,503 |
About Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dodgeville, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $381K. Net investment income was $654K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc is led by Brett White, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett White
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Carol Beals
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Turk
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kriss Marion
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Boyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Furgal
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Laeser
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Rolfsmeyer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Webster
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Windle
Treasurer & Secretary
Board Member → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Helmke
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ione Meoska
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Beinborn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Stucki
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pinch
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Britt
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Schoenberg
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Beverly Pittman-Burns (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Reading (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Solomon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Walter Orzechowski (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Brandon Snyder (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Gleason (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Hood (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeannie Blumer (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Melissa Burke (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Angel Engelberger (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Haag (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kari Bennet (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Renae Blaschke (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ruth Ann Francis (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joan Davis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Benish (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Genoway (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Smith (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $115K, to Brett White (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc
How much does Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc give each year?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc gave $381K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $470K across 4 grants.
What is Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc's typical grant size?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc's median grant in 2024 was $110,123, and its average grant was $127,141, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc give grants?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sec 5311 Map 21 Funding" (3 grants).
How large is Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.7M.
What is Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dodgeville, WI. It holds $20.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc's EIN?
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1053511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- 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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