WE CULTIVATE A SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONALS ACROSS WISCONSIN TO PROMOTE QUALITY, STRENGTHS-BASED, EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES IN ALL COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
-19.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$521K
+1.3% YoY
About Thriving Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
Thriving Wisconsin Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $4.2M. Net investment income was $7.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,565,356 | $1,612,023 | $1,916,219 |
| Revenue | $7,139,589 | $20,147,075 | $18,749,236 |
| Expenses | $6,340,123 | $20,167,328 | $18,780,331 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7 | $10 | $6 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 4c - for Children Inc ($1,214,869), Community Coordinated Cc Madison ($673,189), Child Care Partnership Eau Claire ($538,139).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY COORDINATED CC MADISON MADISON, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $673,189 |
| 4C - FOR CHILDREN INC MILWAUKEE, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $1,214,869 |
| CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP EAU CLAIRE EAU CLAIRE, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $538,139 |
| CHILDCARING INC MOSINEE, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $452,165 |
| FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC SHEBOYGAN, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $202,695 |
| FAMILY & CHILDCARE RESOURCES OF NEW GREEN BAY, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $348,385 |
| NORTHWEST CONNECTION FAMILY RESOURCES HAYWARD, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $451,168 |
| THE PARENTING PLACE LA CROSSE, WI | ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $291,134 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARITA HERKERT-OAKLAND | PRESIDENT (THROUGH JULY) | 1 | — |
| MARY BETH PLANE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LANA WOOD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHY MULLALLY | FRC REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| RENEE ERNSTING | CCR&R REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| JOANN GRODE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AGNES RING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW TURNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEB SUCHLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| APRIL HARTJES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE MACCRIMMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JODI WIDUCH | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $16,850 |
| HEIDI LUFT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $86,049 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thriving Wisconsin Inc?
Thriving Wisconsin Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Thriving Wisconsin Inc?
As of 2024, Thriving Wisconsin Inc holds $1.6M in total assets with $7.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $4.2M in 2024.
Where does Thriving Wisconsin Inc operate?
Thriving Wisconsin Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Thriving Wisconsin Inc award?
In 2024, Thriving Wisconsin Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $521K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Thriving Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
Thriving Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-5263016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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