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 $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $732,504
- +6.5% 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.
Who Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madison Reading Project Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
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 | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $733K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
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 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Wood
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$19K (2019) → $25K (2024)
Kelly Lecker
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Smalley
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
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
Ross McDuffie
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Adshead
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Bauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2024)
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 (2)
- Former: Shyanne Cushman (2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Williams (2019–2021) — 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 $25K, 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 $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc reported $733K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $275K.
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 $733K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc operate?
Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
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 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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