Wisconsin Voices Inc
Wisconsin Voices provides technical assistance and resources to build capacity and leadership to 501(c)(3) organizations in support of commonly held values of equal opportunity, freedom, progress, and a government that works for all.
Wisconsin Voices Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Voices Inc gave $288K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $287,500
- +2775.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,944
- +219.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,129,561
- -26.8% 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 Voices Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Share the Love Inc ($72K). Together the top 9 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 65 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wisconsin Voices Inc gives
- Giving grew 189% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Share the Love Inc Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $72,000 |
| Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $54,000 |
| Sherman Park Community Association Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $45,000 |
| Via CDC Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $36,000 |
| Voces De La Frontera Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $35,000 |
| Uniting Garden Homes Incorporation Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $23,000 |
| Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $10,000 |
| MKE Black Inc Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $6,500 |
| Milwaukee Turners Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,129,561 | $1,095,056 | $1,827,240 | $287,500 | 9 | $68,750 |
| 2023 | $2,910,483 | $484,652 | $1,145,867 | $10,000 | 1 | $72,789 |
| 2022 | $3,659,586 | $434,326 | $1,846,934 | $534,900 | 20 | $38,484 |
| 2021 | $4,536,201 | $154,053 | $1,718,465 | $99,610 | 8 | $17,918 |
| 2020 | $6,389,878 | $10,047,701 | $6,769,310 | $2,551,550 | 27 | $19,829 |
About Wisconsin Voices Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Voices Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $288K. Net investment income was $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Voices Inc is led by Timothy Schindler, Co-Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Schindler
Co-Executive Director
Executive Director → Co-Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$81K (2021) → $78K (2024)
Tomika Vukovic
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$77K (2022) → $91K (2024)
Shannon Ross
President
Director → Interim President, 2023
Interim President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Cross
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Webb
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Jubelirer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Kennedy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dashal Young
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Koblanska
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Key Jennings
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbe J. Marten
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Carlson
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jarrett English (2020–2023) — Past-President
- Former: Maricha Harris (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tawana Wartchow (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Antonique Williams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Danell Cross (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ryan Greendeer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Astar Hernon (2020) — Previous Chair
- Former: Dana Schultz (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Debra Huntley (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Emil Ovbiagele (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Rothschild (2020) — Previous Chair
- Former: Ruthie Weatherly (2020) — Director
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 $91K, to Tomika Vukovic (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Voices Inc
How much does Wisconsin Voices Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Voices Inc gave $288K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Wisconsin Voices Inc's typical grant size?
Wisconsin Voices Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $31,944, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wisconsin Voices Inc give grants?
Wisconsin Voices Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (9 grants).
Does Wisconsin Voices Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Wisconsin Voices Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic Engagement" (9 grants).
Who are Wisconsin Voices Inc's largest grantees?
Wisconsin Voices Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Share the Love Inc ($72,000), Metcalfe Park Community Bridges ($54,000) and Sherman Park Community Association ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wisconsin Voices Inc?
Wisconsin Voices Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Wisconsin Voices Inc?
Wisconsin Voices Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wisconsin Voices Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Voices Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3183754. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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