Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc
To engage voters to protect Wisconsin's environment.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc gave $320K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $45,714
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,579,627
- +39.0% 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 Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition ($120K). Together the top 7 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $320K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Fitchburg, WI | Clean Energy | $120,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC Madison, WI | Elections | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI Milwaukee, WI | Issue Advocacy Phone Calls | $50,000 |
| Protect Wisconsin's Constitution Madison, WI | August Amendments | $25,000 |
| Center for Community Stewardship Madison, WI | Inflation Reduction Act | $25,000 |
| Healthy Climate Wisconsin Madison, WI | Inflation Reduction Act | $15,000 |
| 350 Wisconsin Madison, WI | Inflation Reduction Act | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,579,627 | $4,992,542 | $4,452,273 | $320,000 | 7 | $42,308 |
| 2023 | $1,136,505 | $1,576,312 | $1,250,105 | — | — | $12,824 |
| 2022 | $896,109 | $780,031 | $979,775 | — | — | $221 |
| 2021 | $916,897 | $892,473 | $570,501 | — | — | $70 |
| 2020 | $586,250 | $921,933 | $753,495 | $40,000 | 1 | $20 |
About Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc is a public charity, 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 7 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $42K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc is led by Kerry Schumann, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerry Schumann
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
17.6 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $63K (2024)
Sheila Young
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Schultz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wheat
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Sorenson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Spector
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skye Alloway
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Rogers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Frostman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Peguero
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Sarakinos
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Greuel
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Hirsch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Voss
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Shabnam Lotfi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shauntay Nelson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Lynch (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Don And Mary Stirling (2020) — Vice Presidents
- Former: Roberta Boczkiewitz (2020) — President
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 $63K, to Kerry Schumann (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc
How much does Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc gave $320K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc's typical grant size?
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $45,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc give grants?
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants).
Does Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Inflation Reduction Act" (3 grants).
Who are Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc's largest grantees?
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition ($120,000), Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC ($75,000) and Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc?
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2018854. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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