Together Wisconsin Inc
Together Wisconsin inc. Conducts research, sponsors educational activities and events, and disseminates information to promote the general public's understanding of ways to maintain and improve wi's common good, quality of life, and social welfare. Working with allied organizations, research and engagement activities on issues of pressing public concern include but are not limited to: access to affordable healthcare, affordable housing, economic development, transportation, the right of all citizens to vote, freely in local, state and federal elections, environmental protections, public education, voter and worker rights, racial justice and immigration policy.
Together Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: Together Wisconsin Inc gave $1.5M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $192K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,533,000
- +136.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $191,625
- +77.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $703,835
- -58.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Together Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Wisco Project ($500K). Together the top 8 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 20 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Together Wisconsin Inc gives
- Giving grew 2966% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wisco Project Shorewood, WI | General Operations | $500,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Fund McFarland, WI | C3 General Support | $410,000 |
| Law Forward Madison, WI | General Operations | $300,000 |
| WI Progress Institute Inc Madison, WI | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Badger State Research Madison, WI | Regrant | $100,000 |
| Fair Elections Center Washington, DC | Campus Vote Project Digital Statewide | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin for All Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Monona, WI | Rural Programming | $18,000 |
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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 | $703,835 | $1,096,549 | $2,088,071 | $1,533,000 | 8 | $49 |
| 2023 | $1,682,210 | $1,012,055 | $888,206 | $647,000 | 6 | $55 |
| 2022 | $1,781,018 | $1,880,693 | $1,588,862 | $1,399,000 | 4 | $75 |
| 2021 | $1,251,329 | $1,311,235 | $156,682 | $50,000 | 1 | $12 |
| 2020 | $88,527 | $194,848 | $313,493 | $142,000 | 1 | $37 |
| 2019 | $203,742 | $809,091 | $672,064 | $594,500 | 6 | $124 |
About Together Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
Together Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $704K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $49.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Together Wisconsin Inc is led by Eric Couto, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Couto
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$48K (2023) → $56K (2024)
Martha Love
President
Chairman → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Duckworth
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Bailey
Treasurer & Secreatary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secreatary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicole Lightwine (2019) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $56K, to Eric Couto (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Together Wisconsin Inc
How much does Together Wisconsin Inc give each year?
Together Wisconsin Inc gave $1.5M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $647K across 6 grants.
What is Together Wisconsin Inc's typical grant size?
Together Wisconsin Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $191,625, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Together Wisconsin Inc give grants?
Together Wisconsin Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does Together Wisconsin Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Together Wisconsin Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Together Wisconsin Inc's largest grantees?
Together Wisconsin Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Wisco Project ($500,000), Organizing Empowerment Fund ($410,000) and Law Forward ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Together Wisconsin Inc?
Together Wisconsin Inc reported $704K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Together Wisconsin Inc?
Together Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $704K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Together Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
Together Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0684416. 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 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 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 November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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