United Way of Wisconsin Inc
United Way of Wisconsin is dedicated to supporting and enriching a strong statewide united way network that maximizes the capacity of local united ways to address human needs, improve lives and create lasting positive change across Wisconsin.
United Way of Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Wisconsin Inc gave $179K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,094
- -48.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,849
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,732
- Total assets
- $889,103
- +1.4% 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.
Who United Way of Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Great Rivers United Way Inc ($96K). Together the top 6 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $346K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $179K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Rivers United Way Inc Onalaska, WI | Wire and CHW Grant Reimbursements | $95,915 |
| Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Pewaukee, WI | CHW Grant Reimbursements | $39,855 |
| Unite Wisconsin Inc Oshkosh, WI | CHW Grant Reimbursements | $14,446 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI | Affordable Connectivity Program Costs | $11,018 |
| United Way Fox Cities Inc Menasha, WI | Wire Grant Reimbursements | $10,239 |
| United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Inc Eau Claire, WI | Affordable Connectivity Program Costs | $7,621 |
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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 | $889,103 | $3,280,179 | $3,231,015 | $179,094 | 6 | $14,107 |
| 2023 | $876,430 | $2,724,349 | $2,669,321 | $345,794 | 9 | $7,360 |
| 2022 | $750,368 | $1,446,968 | $1,338,972 | $5,303 | Total only | $420 |
| 2021 | $572,046 | $854,501 | $885,688 | — | — | $319 |
| 2020 | $504,928 | $831,721 | $723,429 | — | — | $890 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $889K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $179K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Wisconsin Inc is led by Charlene Mouille, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 24 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlene Mouille
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $163K (2024)
Jeff Sargent
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Winch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Baer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Wolf
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kohnle
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bender
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolynn Friesch
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Bartnick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Hebblewhite
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Thoma
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Malnor
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kogan-Praska
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hunter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Ludy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McCarthy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Peters-Kauihoi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Ulmer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hurda
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Niemi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Haigh
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Brandner
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tari Jahns
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Amber Kilawee (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru aug
- Former: Andy Neborak (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Fil Carini (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Fanning-Penny (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Gianopoulos (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Sattler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Thatcher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sue Wilcox (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Megan Hartwick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Kelly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Spiel (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Sheraski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Hurtado Martinez (2021) — Director
- Former: Martha Cranley (2021) — Director
- Former: Dee Olson (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru aug
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 $163K, to Charlene Mouille (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Wisconsin Inc
How much does United Way of Wisconsin Inc give each year?
United Way of Wisconsin Inc gave $179K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $346K across 9 grants.
What is United Way of Wisconsin Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Wisconsin Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,732, and its average grant was $29,849, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Wisconsin Inc give grants?
United Way of Wisconsin Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does United Way of Wisconsin Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Wisconsin Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Wisconsin Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Wisconsin Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Great Rivers United Way Inc ($95,915), Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics ($39,855) and Unite Wisconsin Inc ($14,446), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Wisconsin Inc?
United Way of Wisconsin Inc reported $889K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is United Way of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
United Way of Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1609340. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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