West Central Wisconsin Community Action
THE MISSION OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. IS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST POVERTY BY DEVELOPING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASSETS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BY WORKING TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.7M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$177K
-35.2% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-35.2% YoY
About West Central Wisconsin Community Action
Based on IRS filings
West Central Wisconsin Community Action is a nonprofit organization, based in GLENWOOD CITY, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $177K. Net investment income was $147K.
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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 | $25,704,466 | $24,266,065 | $24,584,226 |
| Revenue | $19,636,695 | $16,862,912 | $17,170,125 |
| Expenses | $18,188,728 | $16,093,441 | $15,026,726 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $146,754 | $172,543 | $108,330 |
| 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
28 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from West Central Wisconsin Community Action
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION
Amount
~$70 value monthly food package (no cost to eligible participants)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Nursing Skills Program
WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION
Amount
Up to $25,000 per participant
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Skills Enhancement Program
WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Stepping Stones of Dunn County Inc ($63,667), Salvation Army St Croix ($20,000), The Family House of Heart Island ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SALVATION ARMY ST CROIX NEW RICHMOND, WI | EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT | $20,000 |
| STEPPING STONES OF DUNN COUNTY INC MENOMONIE, WI | EMERGENCY SHELTER/HPP | $63,667 |
| THE BRIDGE TO HOPE MENOMONIE, WI | EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT | $15,028 |
| BENJAMIN'S HOUSE RICE LAKE, WI | EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT | $17,000 |
| THE FAMILY HOUSE OF HEART ISLAND RICE LAKE, WI | EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT | $20,000 |
| TURNING POINT RIVER FALLS, WI | EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT | $19,184 |
| ST CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK HUDSON, WI | TEFAP CCC | $6,859 |
| COMMUNITY REFERRAL AGENCY MILLTOWN, WI | EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT | $15,520 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN HEMM CHRISTIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,650 |
| PAULA LUGAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,450 |
| PAMELA KOHNEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,200 |
| KWASE GOLLIDAY | SECRETARY | 1 | $1,025 |
| LINDA POWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $750 |
| JANE JAFFERI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $550 |
| PHILIP VERGES | PRESIDENT | 1 | $500 |
| MICHELE HUSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $375 |
| CHRISTIAN BLAISDELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $360 |
| RANDY DEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $340 |
| ANTHONY WILLKOM | VICE PRESIDENT (TERMED 12/23) | 1 | $320 |
| ISAAK ABDI MOHAMED | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 8/23) | 1 | $40 |
| GREG TELLIJOHN | INTERIM VP | 1 | — |
| PAUL HOCH | TREASURER (TERMED 5/24) | 1 | — |
| ANNE CLAFLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAM FALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAMELA GARVEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VAUGHN HEDLUND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARI IVES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TODD JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA MCAFEE | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 5/24) | 1 | — |
| LYNN PAATALO | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 5/24) | 1 | — |
| TARA ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHY SWEENEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW WINKLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PETER KILDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $147,617 |
| LISA SMITH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $115,268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is West Central Wisconsin Community Action?
As of 2024, West Central Wisconsin Community Action holds $25.7M in total assets with $19.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $177K in 2024.
Where does West Central Wisconsin Community Action operate?
West Central Wisconsin Community Action has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does West Central Wisconsin Community Action award?
In 2024, West Central Wisconsin Community Action awarded 8 grants totaling $177K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West Central Wisconsin Community Action's EIN?
West Central Wisconsin Community Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1076125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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