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Wisconsin Credit Union League

501(c)(6) organization Madison, WI EIN: 39-0712580 Website
Economically disadvantaged peopleLow-income peopleCommunity and economic development

The core purpose of the league is to provide innovative ideas and solutions for credit unions and promote and protect the ideals of member ownership, volunteerism, and unity.

Key facts about Wisconsin Credit Union League

In short: Wisconsin Credit Union League gave $99K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
39-0712580
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$99,483
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$49,742
Median grant
$49,742
Total assets
$11,921,596
Primary geography
District of Columbia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$11.9M

+3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$99K

+4.8% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

+4.8% YoY

How Wisconsin Credit Union League gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Wisconsin Credit Union League

Based on IRS filings

Wisconsin Credit Union League is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $270K.

Focus Areas

Economically disadvantaged peopleLow-income peopleCommunity and economic development
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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonMadison

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K1 grant2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $99K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $99K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Cuna Political Activities Fund: $92KCuna Political Activities Fund$92KNational Credit Union Foundation: $8KNational Credit UnionFoundation$8K

The largest 2024 recipient was Cuna Political Activities Fund ($92K). Together the top 2 received $99K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cuna Political Activities Fund Washington, DCPolitical Expenditures$91,983
National Credit Union Foundation Madison, WIGeneral Support$7,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,921,596$11,516,929$11,044,578
Revenue$4,370,827$4,123,000$4,173,686
Expenses$4,033,787$3,958,870$3,821,282
Net Investment Income$269,963$164,680$56,947

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Wisconsin Credit Union League is led by Brett Thompson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Brett Thompson

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2020

    26 hrs/week

    $531K (2020) → $662K (2024)

  • Brandon Riechers

    Chair

    Secretary → Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Moczynski

    Chair

    Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Hoppe

    Director of Compliance Specialist Program

    New on the 2024 filing

    26 hrs/week

    $111K (2024)

  • Beth Krahn

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lora Benrud

    Director

    Vice Chair → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracie Wills

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Val Mindak

    Director

    Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charlie Zanayed

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Derek Groth

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marianne Torkelson

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beth Ellis

    Chief Financial & Operating Officer

    Vice President Finance → Senior Vice President Finance & Strategic Partnerships, 2022

    Senior Vice President Finance & Strategic Partnerships → Chief Financial & Operating Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    24 hrs/week

    $133K (2020) → $164K (2024)

  • Paul Guttormsson

    Senior Vice President & General Counsel

    Vice President Legal Affairs & General Counsel → Senior Vice President Legal Affairs & General Counsel, 2021

    Senior Vice President Legal Affairs & General Counsel → Senior Vice President & General Counsel, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    32 hrs/week

    $142K (2020) → $167K (2024)

  • Sarah Wainscott

    Senior Vice President of Advocacy

    Vice President Advocacy → Senior Vice President Advocacy, 2021

    Senior Vice President Advocacy → Senior Vice President of Advocacy, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $119K (2020) → $170K (2024)

  • Jennifer Esser

    Vice President of Professional Development

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2024)

  • Josh Roberts

    Vice President of System Collaboration

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2024)

  • Kim Rooney

    Vice Chair

    Director → Secretary, 2022

    Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sue Johnson

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheila Schnike

    Secretary

    Treasurer → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: John Engel (2020–2023) — Director of Legal Affairs
  • Former: Joshua Roberts (2023) — Vice President of System Collaboration & Development
  • Former: Danielle Frawley (2020–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Kevin Ralofsky (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Sheila Schinke (2022) — Director
  • Former: Tara Krejcarek (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships
  • Former: Mary Bliss (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
  • Former: Tony Klockow (2020) — Treasurer

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

Brett Thompson — President & CEO: $662KBrett ThompsonPresident & CEO$662KSarah Wainscott — SVP of Advocacy: $170KSarah WainscottSVP of Advocacy$170KPaul Guttormsson — SVP & General Counsel: $167KPaul GuttormssonSVP & General Counsel$167KBeth Ellis — Chief Financial & Operating Officer: $164KBeth EllisChief Financial & Operating…$164KKim Hoppe — Director of Compliance Specialist Program: $111KKim HoppeDirector of Compliance…$111KJosh Roberts — VP of System Collaboration: $108KJosh RobertsVP of System Collaboration$108KJennifer Esser — VP of Professional Development: $105KJennifer EsserVP of Professional Development$105K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $662K, to Brett Thompson (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Credit Union League

How much does Wisconsin Credit Union League give each year?

Wisconsin Credit Union League gave $99K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $95K across 2 grants.

How large is Wisconsin Credit Union League?

Wisconsin Credit Union League reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.

What is Wisconsin Credit Union League?

Wisconsin Credit Union League is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Madison, WI. It holds $11.9M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Wisconsin Credit Union League operate?

Wisconsin Credit Union League has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Wisconsin.

What is Wisconsin Credit Union League's EIN?

Wisconsin Credit Union League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0712580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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