String Academy of WI Inc
The mission of the string academy is to provide an opportunity for excellence in the pursuit of comprehensive musical study for young violinists, violists and cellists.
String Academy of WI Inc at a glance
In short: String Academy of WI Inc gave $272K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $272K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $272,202
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $272,202
- Median grant
- $272,202
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who String Academy of WI Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Greater Milwaukee Foundation ($272K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship fund for pursui of musical study for violinists, violists and cellists | $272,202 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $124,489 | $564,264 | $272,202 | 1 | $15 |
| 2021 | $480,185 | $259,690 | $169,319 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $369,519 | $191,620 | $219,063 | — | — | — |
About String Academy of WI Inc
Based on IRS filings
String Academy of WI Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $272K. Net investment income was $15.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
String Academy of WI Inc is led by Darcy Drexler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Darcy Drexler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $35K (2022)
Julilly Kohler
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Hofman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Tharp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Medford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tj Harkness
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xiaoting Hao
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Tharp
Office Administrator
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$39K (2021) → $40K (2022)
Elizabeth Loebl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jin Kim
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marquis Gilbert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patty Linn (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $40K, to Robin Tharp (Office Admin). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about String Academy of WI Inc
How much does String Academy of WI Inc give each year?
String Academy of WI Inc gave $272K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does String Academy of WI Inc operate?
String Academy of WI Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is String Academy of WI Inc's EIN?
String Academy of WI Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1677309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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