Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now is a public charity based in Madison, Wisconsin. Formed in 2014, it states that it works to educate the public, elected officials, and regulators about the societal and economic benefits of responsible investment in infrastructure and to promote government policies that support such investment and expansion.
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $143K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,434,500
- +1334.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $143,450
- +43.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $539,809
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4230 East Towne Blvd 245, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 310-8341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was America Works USA ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 18 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (55%), Washington, DC (35%), Illinois (8%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.4M.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| America Works USA Washington, DC | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $500,000 |
| Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Inc Fitchburg, WI | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $413,500 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Monona, WI | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $100,000 |
| Fight Back Fund Countryside, IL | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin Workers United Kaukauna, WI | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $100,000 |
| Midwest Growth Inc Appleton, WI | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $70,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Project McFarland, WI | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $65,000 |
| Fair Rates for Wisconsin's Dairyland Madison, WI | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $46,000 |
| GOPAC Educational Fund Inc Arlington, VA | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| CDE Leadership Fund Chicago, IL | Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $539,809 | $1,931,450 | $2,000,948 | $1,434,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $609,307 | $680,000 | $402,346 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $331,653 | $620,790 | $1,034,662 | $780,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $745,525 | $735,750 | $352,529 | $4,500 | Total only |
| 2021 | $362,304 | $602,554 | $396,518 | $250,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $156,268 | $561,008 | $469,074 | $180,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $64,334 | $509,664 | $604,338 | $527,500 | 6 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public, elected officials, and regulators about the societal and economic benefits of responsible investment in transportation facilities, renewable and traditional energy projects, mining, and other infrastructure projects, and to promote government policies that support infrastructure investment and expansion.
Its 2023 filing describes its program as promoting and supporting investment in transportation, energy, and infrastructure in Wisconsin. The filing also says the governing body approves grants or assistance after reviewing the recipient organization’s mission and purpose.
In 2025, all listed grants were for “issue advocacy/educational programs.” The grantees’ own mission statements describe a range of related activities. For example, America Works USA says it advocates for policies intended to support fiscally responsible government, economic development, and job creation. Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Inc says it supports public policy addressing public education, the environment, citizens’ rights, and economic opportunity and fairness. Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland says it brings together organized labor, energy providers, and consumers to promote Wisconsin’s electric system and equitable funding, with an emphasis on fairness, affordability, and reliability.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $1,434,500. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $85,000. The largest grants were $500,000 to America Works USA and $413,500 to Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Inc. Other grants included $100,000 each to A Better Wisconsin Together and Fight Back Fund; $100,000 to Wisconsin Workers United; $70,000 to Midwest Growth Inc; $65,000 to Organizing Empowerment Project; $46,000 to Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland; $25,000 to GOPAC Educational Fund Inc; and $15,000 to CDE Leadership Fund. Each was listed for issue advocacy/educational programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Terry McGowan as president, Craig Dretzka as secretary, and Tim Peterson as treasurer.
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc is led by Terry McGowan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terry McGowan
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Peterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Dretzka
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tom Schaitel (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tim Peteren (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc
How much does Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
What is Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc's typical grant size?
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc's median grant in 2025 was $85,000, and its average grant was $143,450, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc give grants?
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (35%) and Illinois (8%).
Does Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Issue Advocacy/Educational Programs" (10 grants).
Who are Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc's largest grantees?
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc's largest 2025 grantees include America Works USA ($500,000), Wisconsin Opportunity Coalition Inc ($413,500) and A Better Wisconsin Together ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc?
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc reported $540K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public, elected officials, and regulators about the societal and economic benefits of responsible investment in transportation facilities, renewable and traditional energy projects, mining, and other infrastructure projects, and to promote government policies that support infrastructure investment and expansion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc?
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2123771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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