Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Green Bay, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $2.9M.
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,172,954
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,172,954
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,172,954
- Total assets
- $40,662,261
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc
Rewarding Responders Grants
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Universal Service Fund - Nonprofit Access Grant
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Contributions (See Attached) ($2.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
How Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions (See Attached) See Attached, WI | See Attached | $2,172,954 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,662,261 | $3,010,599 | $2,520,309 | $2,172,954 | 1 | $2,290,971 | $2,912,357 | $1,755,540 |
| 2023 | $36,240,533 | $3,545,937 | $2,123,629 | $1,833,482 | 1 | $1,955,789 | $1,342,132 | $1,555,195 |
| 2022 | $29,534,758 | $10,136,381 | $2,031,942 | $1,708,123 | 1 | $1,831,466 | $10,065,689 | $1,385,290 |
| 2021 | $36,455,212 | $2,413,868 | $1,888,049 | $1,700,004 | 1 | $1,815,301 | $2,371,905 | $1,676,764 |
| 2020 | $32,745,428 | $1,723,148 | $1,862,844 | $1,738,128 | 1 | — | $1,692,755 | $1,410,372 |
| 2019 | $29,803,497 | $1,042,645 | $2,023,084 | $1,900,087 | 1 | — | $1,026,719 | $1,382,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc is led by M Beth Straka, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M Beth Straka
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
$13K (2019) → $14K (2024)
Margaret C Kelsey
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott J Lauber
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Danielle L Bly
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Xia Liu
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kyle A Hoops
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Michael W Hooper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
William J Guc
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2020
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Gale E Klappa (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul J Spicer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: J Kevin Fletcher (2019–2021) — Chairman of the Board & President
- Former: Tom Metcalfe (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Keith H Ecke (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $14K, to M Beth Straka (President, Director).
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc
How much does Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc reported $40.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc operate?
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6075016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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