Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt

Public charity · Grantmaker Madison, WI EIN: 83-0893672

Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $67K in total assets.

Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt at a glance

Total assets
$67,353
+313.3% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$96,230
-40.0% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$45,175
-75.6% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt

Next open deadline
March 6, 2027 (Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest)

Who Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Madison

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants2022 1 grant2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025

In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $163K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fair Opportunity Project Inc Madison, WIFair Opportunity Project conducted the program services and direct student outreach that was specified in the Wisconsin Department of Revenue grant award to the Coalition.$163,211
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$67,353$96,230$45,175———
2024$16,298$160,472$185,418———
2023$39,052$220,322$183,621$163,2111$51
2022$2,186$156,022$157,498———

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt is led by Carole Trone, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Carole Trone

    Executive Director

    Board Secretary → Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    20 hrs/week

    $36K (2024) → $24K (2025)

  • Benjamin Lee

    Board President

    Board Director → Board President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hallie Lienhardt

    Board Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Andreas

    Board Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Renola Swoboda

    Board Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cheryl Rapp

    Board Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Reinen

    Board Vice President & Secretary

    Board Director → Board Vice President & Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: John Wedge (2022–2023) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Lara Sutherlin (2022–2023) — Board Chair

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Carole Trone — Executive Director: $24KCarole TroneExecutive Director$24K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Carole Trone (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt

How large is Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt?

Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt reported $67K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $96K.

What is Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt?

Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. It holds $67K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt operate?

Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt has awarded grants in Wisconsin.

What is Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt's EIN?

Wisconsin Coalition on Student Loan Debt Inc Aka Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0893672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  2. Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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