Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services, inc. (WSJYS) is dedicated to nurturing the well-being and literacy of childern and families in Dane county and beyond. Our longstanding empty stocking club is part of a year-round commitment to brighten futures for all children through compassion, collective generosity, and creating sparks of joy.
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc gave $200K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,422
- +300.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,807
- +33.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $618,811
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Reading Project Inc ($93K). Together the top 3 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $200K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Reading Project Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $92,922 |
| Dane County Parent Council Inc (DBA Reach Dane) Madison, WI | General Support | $87,500 |
| Madison Children's Museum Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $618,811 | $382,248 | $528,424 | $200,422 | 3 | $24,324 |
| 2024 | $732,504 | $274,551 | $413,910 | $50,000 | 1 | $-60,383 |
| 2023 | $687,940 | $327,988 | $349,914 | $50,000 | 1 | $10,786 |
| 2022 | $836,956 | $336,468 | $259,665 | — | — | $14,415 |
| 2021 | $701,761 | $358,598 | $245,910 | $5,000 | Total only | $9,246 |
| 2020 | $553,250 | $424,497 | $260,458 | — | — | $8,870 |
| 2019 | $371,831 | $283,905 | $294,566 | — | — | $15,899 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc is led by Lynn Wood, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Wood
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$19K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Kelly Lecker
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Marquardt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Steinmetz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Adshead
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Bauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Teryl Franklin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Adrians
Past Chair
President → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Smalley (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Ross McDuffie (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Shyanne Cushman (2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Williams (2019–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Lynn Wood (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc
How much does Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc give each year?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc gave $200K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc's typical grant size?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc's median grant in 2025 was $87,500, and its average grant was $66,807, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc give grants?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc reported $619K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $382K.
What is Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. It holds $619K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6051817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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