Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
TO DEVELOP SERVICES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR AREA EMPLOYERS TO EXPAND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WRTP IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT WORKFORCE INTERMEDIARY DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO FAMILY-SUSTAINING JOBS. OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS TO RECRUIT, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN A MORE DIVERSE, QUALIFIED WORKFORCE IN CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURING, AND EMERGING SECTORS OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY.
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership gave $179K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $179K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,348
- -49.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $179,348
- -49.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $179,348
- Total assets
- $8,874,259
- +40.1% 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.
How to apply to Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Ascendium Education Group Grant - Expand Apprenticeship Pathways
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Amount
$10,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
NSF Regional Innovation Engine - Great Lakes ReNEW Workforce Development Partnership
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Amount
Up to $160,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Training Workforce for Infrastructure Construction and Engineering (TWICE)
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Literacy Svcs of Wisconsin ($179K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2024) to $354K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy Svcs of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Support | $179,348 |
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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 | $8,874,259 | $4,063,223 | $4,276,756 | $179,348 | 1 | $103,254 |
| 2023 | $6,334,247 | $6,204,138 | $4,179,483 | $354,061 | 1 | $2,896 |
| 2022 | $4,416,540 | $3,564,360 | $3,931,192 | — | — | $769 |
| 2021 | $5,167,350 | $7,096,517 | $6,718,555 | — | — | $39,975 |
| 2020 | $4,957,173 | $6,130,075 | $5,703,005 | — | — | $9,058 |
About Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $179K. Net investment income was $103K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership is led by Lindsay Blumer, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsay Blumer
Executive Director
President & CEO → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $158K (2024)
Dan Bukiewicz
Chairman
Secretary → Co-Chair, 2023
Co-Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Hurt
Chairman
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
Co-Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kessenich
Director
President & CEO → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$71K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jonathan Kowalski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bloomingdale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Breitlow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Neira
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Dorff
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Mambu Rasch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kilah Engelke
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Preisler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dajen Bohacek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Benishek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni White
COO
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$21K (2021) → $111K (2024)
Jeannie Lauret
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Gordon
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Robert Rayburn (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jac Weitzel (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Glynn (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Rainey (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Scott Bartz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Waltz (2020–2021) — CFO & COO
- Former: Nathan Jurowski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pat Stiff (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Ross Winklbauer (2020–2021) — Officer Liason
- Former: Alex Hoekstra (2020) — Director
- Former: Graham Ault (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Follett (2020) — Director
- Former: Sheila Cochran (2020) — Interim President & CEO
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 $158K, to Lindsay Blumer (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
How much does Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership give each year?
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership gave $179K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $354K across 1 grant.
How large is Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership?
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
Where does Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership operate?
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership's EIN?
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1838210. 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 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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