See Schedule O
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$414K
-4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
+13.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$300K
+13.9% YoY
About Wise Penny Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wise Penny Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in MANITOWOC, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $414K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $413,769 | $432,493 | $439,156 |
| Revenue | $324,883 | $308,623 | $281,411 |
| Expenses | $343,232 | $315,286 | $290,027 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,050 | $484 | $21 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Manitowoc Lutheran HS ($299,535).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc Lutheran HS Manitowoc, WI | See Part IV | $299,535 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD BREY | Board Member | 5 | — |
| MATT MANTHE | Board Member | 8 | — |
| LORI RASMUSSEN | Board Member | 12 | — |
| KATHIE NELSON | Board Member | 12 | — |
| JACK MEISNER | Board Member | 7 | — |
| JERRY HAUPT | President | 5 | — |
| CAROL KASTEN | Secretary | 20 | — |
| PAUL SEEGER | Vice President | 10 | — |
| LARRY SCHNEIDER | Treasurer | 6 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wise Penny Inc?
Wise Penny Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in MANITOWOC, WI. It holds $414K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wise Penny Inc?
As of 2024, Wise Penny Inc holds $414K in total assets with $325K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $300K in 2024.
Where does Wise Penny Inc operate?
Wise Penny Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Wise Penny Inc award?
In 2024, Wise Penny Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $300K — an average of about $300K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wise Penny Inc's EIN?
Wise Penny Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1507052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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