Wispact Inc
Wispact Inc is a Madison, Wisconsin-based nonprofit that administers pooled and community Special Needs Trusts for people with disabilities. It serves more than 4,500 beneficiaries across Wisconsin and supports disability-related services through grants to nonprofit organizations, as well as financial assistance for its own trust beneficiaries.
Wispact Inc at a glance
In short: Wispact Inc gave $931K across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $931,312
- +58.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,254
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,188,865
- +27.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (27 of 76, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wispact Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 226 Corporate Dr, Madison, WI 53714-2406
Phone: (608) 268-6006
Website: https://wispact.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wispact Inc
Who Wispact Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independence First ($48K). Together the top 10 received $263K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 213 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Wispact manages trusts for beneficiaries throughout Wisconsin. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2024 went to Wisconsin recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wispact Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 76 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $931K (2024). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $931K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence First Milwaukee, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $47,965 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Inc West Allis, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $30,000 |
| Marcus Performing Arts Center Milwaukee, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $30,000 |
| Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Service Inc Germantown, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $25,232 |
| Bloom 360 Learning Center East Troy, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $20,000 |
| Door County YMCA Sturgeon Bay, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $20,000 |
| Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center Milwaukee, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $20,000 |
| Movin' Out Madison, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $20,000 |
| Riveredge Nature Center Newburg, WI | For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,188,865 | $13,007,918 | $8,416,127 | $931,312 | 76 | $430,321 |
| 2023 | $20,535,619 | $9,102,679 | $8,279,866 | $588,958 | 57 | $222,272 |
| 2022 | $18,413,551 | $7,114,677 | $8,039,222 | $587,198 | 61 | $-114,703 |
| 2021 | $21,065,076 | $8,110,040 | $6,532,858 | $157,129 | 19 | $573,494 |
| 2020 | $19,010,768 | $7,690,212 | $5,619,457 | $50,000 | Total only | $393,668 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Wispact’s mission is to enhance the well-being of people of all ages with disabilities across Wisconsin through the management of special needs trusts, promoting more choice and opportunities. Its trust-related work includes beneficiary and creator services, processing distribution requests, and public education about special needs trusts.
The Wispact Foundation makes charitable grants to nonprofit organizations providing services to people with disabilities. Its stated areas for consideration include housing, assistive devices, and inclusive education; proposals that involve capital campaigns or retroactive funding are excluded. The 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Independence First describes its work as facilitating empowerment through advocacy, independent-living skills, information and referral, peer support, and transition services. Movin’ Out says it creates and sustains community-integrated, safe, affordable housing solutions in partnership with people with disabilities and their allies. Special Olympics Wisconsin describes its mission as providing year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Separately, Wispact’s Grants Fund provides subsidy awards for the benefit of current Wispact Trust Beneficiaries—not grants to outside organizations. Eligible uses may include assistive devices, transportation, vocational support, emergency services, and other costs of living. The beneficiary’s sub-account must have been open for at least 12 months before an application for assistance can be submitted; awards consider factors including the account’s funds and the degree of need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Wispact reported 76 grants totaling $931,312. Grant amounts ranged from $5,650 to $47,965, with a median of $10,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
The largest reported award was $47,965 to Independence First. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, Marcus Performing Arts Center, and Special Olympics Wisconsin; and $25,232 to Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Service. Wispact also awarded $20,000 each to Bloom 360 Learning Center, Door County YMCA, Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Movin’ Out, Riveredge Nature Center, The Ability Center, and Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association.
For the Wispact Foundation, final reports from grant awardees are due by the second Monday of July following the award year. The report must include the organization and contact person, award and spending amounts, final budget expenses and remaining funds, the number of people served, and a description of the project and how its goals and objectives were met.
For the separate Creation Fee Grant, eligible Wispact beneficiaries may receive reimbursement for qualifying trust-creation legal fees, the application fee, and—in some cases—additional legal fees for extenuating circumstances. The program also offers a subsidy of up to $500 for third-party professional assistance with an Individual Spending Plan. The published eligibility limits are $75,000 or less in funding for Trust I and $90,000 or less for a Funded Trust II (Third Party); unfunded trusts are not eligible. The legal-fee portion may be paid directly to the creating attorney’s office.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Strenn as chair, Tom Schraeder as secretary, Mark Van Someren as treasurer, and Bridget Erwin as immediate past chair. Directors listed are Barbara Hughes, Aric Burch, Blaine Patino, Elizabeth Wingard, Gene Larock, and Heather Poster.
Wispact Inc is led by Kevin Hayde, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Hayde
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Julie Strenn
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aric Burch
Director
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wingard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Larock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Poster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Schilling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryne Auerback
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Wilkinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Hughes
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blaine Patino
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Blackmore
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Konrath
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryant Ray
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Brabender
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lasky
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Fischer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Barnes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Badeau
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Erwin
Immediate Past Chair
Secretary → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Schraeder
Secretary
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Van Someren
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jordon Geiger (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Imediegwu (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Degroot (2021–2022) — Foundation Director
- Former: Greg Banchy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ryan McGuire (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Beth Welch (2020) — Director
- Former: Brett Bauch (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: David Pinno (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 $197K, to Kevin Hayde (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Wispact Inc
How much does Wispact Inc give each year?
Wispact Inc gave $931K across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $589K across 57 grants.
What is Wispact Inc's typical grant size?
Wispact Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,254, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wispact Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Wispact Inc give grants?
Wispact 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 Madison, WI (18 grants), Milwaukee, WI (16 grants), Wauwatosa, WI (4 grants) and Brookfield, WI (4 grants).
Does Wispact Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 76 grants with a stated purpose on Wispact Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Benefit of Persons with Disabilties." (76 grants).
Who are Wispact Inc's largest grantees?
Wispact Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Independence First ($47,965), Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Inc ($30,000) and Marcus Performing Arts Center ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wispact Inc?
Wispact Inc reported $26.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.0M.
What does Wispact Inc fund?
Wispact’s mission is to enhance the well-being of people of all ages with disabilities across Wisconsin through the management of special needs trusts, promoting more choice and opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wispact Inc?
Wispact Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wispact.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wispact Inc's EIN?
Wispact Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0704244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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