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WISDOM WORKS WITH CONGREGATION-BASED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE UNDERSTANDING AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS BOUNDARIES, TO TRAIN LEADERS, AND TO ORGANIZE PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE THAT IS IN ACCORD WITH THEIR VALUES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$4.2M
Program Spending
73%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.2M
Total Expenses
▼$3.8M
Total Assets
$1.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$401K
Net Assets
$1.1M
Officer Compensation
→$90.7K
Other Salaries
$2M
Investment Income
$2,564
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $297.7K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MENIKANAEHKEM81-5405696 | GRESHAM, WI | $65K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
RACINE INTERFAITH COALITION39-1787803 | RACINE, WI | $40K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
JOSHUA20-1644019 | GREEN BAY, WI | $40K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
JONAH | EAU CLAIRE, WI | $27K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
SOPHIA20-1644245 | WAUKESHA, WI | $25K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
MICAH39-1627853 | MILWAUKEE, WI | $25K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
ESTHER20-1644135 | NEENAH, WI | $20K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
MOSES46-2055495 | MADISON, WI | $20K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
CUSH20-1643797 | KENOSHA, WI | $20K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
FREE92-1777542 | MILWAUKEE, WI | $15.7K | Cash | SOCIAL JUSTICE |
| Total | $297.7K | |||
MENIKANAEHKEM
GRESHAM, WI
$65K
RACINE, WI
$40K
GREEN BAY, WI
$40K
JONAH
EAU CLAIRE, WI
$27K
WAUKESHA, WI
$25K
MILWAUKEE, WI
$25K
NEENAH, WI
$20K
MADISON, WI
$20K
KENOSHA, WI
$20K
FREE
MILWAUKEE, WI
$15.7K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$6.3M
Awards Found
72
National Science Foundation
$1.2M
ICT-SPACE: DEVELOPING ICT-STEM CAREER INTEREST, ENGAGEMENT AND SELF-EFFICACY IN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH SERIOUS GAMES
National Science Foundation
$966.9K
SBIR PHASE II: DEVELOPING A COMMERCIAL VIDEO GAME FOR TWEENS TO SUPPORT COMPLEX SYSTEMS THINKING
Small Business Administration
$500K
FY24 CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING- ELDERBERRY WISDOM FARM
Department of Transportation
$407K
CREATING A NEW ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT FOR NORTHWEST SBTRC FROM REQUISITION
National Science Foundation
$350K
EXAMINING EMBEDDED SCAFFOLDS IN A VIDEO GAME TO SUPPORT STEM LEARNING AND EFFICACY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
National Science Foundation
$255K
STTR PHASE I: DIGITAL IMMERSIVE GAMING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INNOVATING UNDERGRADUATE STEM COURSES VIA AN IMMERSIVE GAME-BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING AND
Department of Health and Human Services
$225K
USING SERIOUS GAMES & PHRS TO MPOWER! COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MANAGING THEIR HEALTH
Department of Health and Human Services
$200K
GAME FACTS (FUN, ADAPTABLE-CONTENT TRAINER SUITE): THE USE OF MICROGAMES AS A SUP
National Science Foundation
$200K
SBIR PHASE I: ASTRO-ENGINEER: IMPLEMENT PROBLEM-BASED SERIOUS GAMES APPROACH TO ENGAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGES RELATE
Department of Agriculture
$180.7K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
National Science Foundation
$180K
SBIR PHASE I: RACE TO MARS: EXAMINING HOW TO INTEREST AND ENGAGE FEMALES IN STEM THROUGH AN EXPLORATORY EXAMINATION OF SERIOUS GAME DESIGN VARIABLE
National Science Foundation
$150K
SBIR PHASE I: DEVELOPING A COMMERCIAL VIDEO GAME FOR TWEENS TO SUPPORT COMPLEX SYSTEMS THINKING
Department of Health and Human Services
$146.7K
VIYANT HAZMAT SKILLED SUPPORT PERSONNEL JUST IN PLACE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT
Department of Agriculture
$109.9K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Health and Human Services
$100K
CSI: CRASH - USING IMMERSIVE LEARNING AND CROSS-PLATFORM MOBILE SOLUTIONS TO ADDR
Department of Health and Human Services
$100K
GREEN CONSTRUCTION COP: USING IMMERSIVE STORIES/CASE STUDIES TO ADDRESS SILICA E
Department of Health and Human Services
$100K
MICRO-GAMES FOR WMD TRAINING FOR SKILLED SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Department of Agriculture
$100K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP NATIVE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of State
$40K
ENGLISH ACCESS MICROSCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED 14 TO 18 YEAR OLD STUDENTS STUDYING IN RANGOON BURMA.
National Endowment for the Arts
$35K
TO SUPPORT THE DOCUMENTATION OF CULTURAL LEADERS FROM OREGONS NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE WISDOM OF THE ELDERS RADIO PROGRAM'S STEAM MULTIMEDIA SERIES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE WISDOM OF THE ELDERS RADIO PROGRAM'S "STEAM VIDEO SERIES."
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE NORTHWEST INDIAN STORYTELLERS ASSOCIATION'S CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND STORYTELLING FESTIVALS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE "NORTHWEST INDIAN STORYTELLERS ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM."
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE NORTHWEST INDIAN STORYTELLING FESTIVAL AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT AND EMERGING STORYTELLERS WORKSHOPS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE NORTHWEST INDIAN STORYTELLERS ASSOCIATION'S APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT AND EMERGING TRIBAL STORYTELLERS WORKSHOP.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE NORTHWEST INDIAN STORYTELLERS ASSOCIATION'S APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT AND EMERGING TRIBAL STORYTELLERS WORKSHOP.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION AND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE WISDOM OF THE ELDERS RADIO PROGRAM.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT "DISCOVERING OUR STORY APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT."
Department of Education
$19.1K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL, RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Department of Education
$19K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL, RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Department of Education
$19K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL, RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Department of Education
$18.9K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL, RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Department of Education
$18.9K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL, RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Department of Education
$18.8K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Department of Education
$18.8K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Department of Education
$18.6K
APPLICATION FOR SMALL RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION COSTS FOR UP TO TWO FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILMS FOR THE NATIVE WISDOM DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT A FILMMAKER TRAINING PROGRAM.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT "DISCOVERING OUR STORY."
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS BY PRIMARILY NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS.
Department of Education
$5,421
IMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VIII, SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$4,776
IMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VIII, SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$3,673
IMPACT AID PROGRAM TITLE VIII SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$3,313
IMPACT AID PROGRAM TITLE VIII SECTION 8003 AND SECTION 8007(A)
Department of Education
$3,063
IMPACT AID PROGRAM TITLE VIII SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$2,509
IMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VIII, SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$2,274
IMPACT AID PROGRAM TITLE VIII SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$585
IMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VIII, SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$247
IMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VIII, SECTION 8003
Department of Education
$148
IMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VIII, SECTION 8003
Department of Agriculture
$0
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Environmental Protection Agency
$0
THIS AWARD PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE WISDOM WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: GROUP
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $4.2M | $2.2M | $3.8M | $1.5M | $1.1M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $2.5M | $1.1M | $3M | $1M | $699K |
| 2022 | $3.2M | $1.6M | $2.9M | $1.4M | $1.2M |
| 2021 | $1.7M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| David Liners | Executive Director | 40 | $87K | $0 | $3,627 | $90.7K |
| Rachael Kincaid | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Talib Akbar | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Groenewold | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wagner | Financial Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Spicer | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Marian Boyle-Rohloff | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
David Liners
Executive Director
$90.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$87K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,627
Rachael Kincaid
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Talib Akbar
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Betty Groenewold
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Wagner
Financial Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sue Spicer
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rev Marian Boyle-Rohloff
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Gonzalez | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Chopp | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Crevier | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ivy Summers | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Kolasinski | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Cummins | Member | 1 |
Bernie Gonzalez
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bruce Chopp
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gary Crevier
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $570.8K |
| $2.2M |
| $1.1M |
| $917.9K |
| 2020 | $3.6M | $2.6M | $2.4M | $1.6M | $1.4M |
| 2019 | $1.5M | $864.3K | $1.5M | $337.1K | $237.9K |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $914.8K | $1.4M | $271.8K | $170.8K |
| 2017 | $1.3M | $509.8K | $1.3M | $137.3K | $61.9K |
| 2016 | $1.4M | $519.5K | $1.4M | $177K | $106.2K |
| 2015 | $1.3M | $606.8K | $1.2M | $219.7K | $172.4K |
| 2014 | $806.6K | $326.3K | $808.1K | $139.1K | $103.7K |
| 2013 | $647.4K | $182.5K | $657.1K | $148K | $105.3K |
| 2012 | $560.8K | $96.3K | $608K | $139.1K | $115K |
| 2011 | $720.6K | $340.4K | $635.2K | $207.6K | $162.2K |
| 2010 | $493.2K | $159.3K | $485.2K | $113.1K | $76.8K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | Data |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 2000 | 990 | — |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Pastor Jen Barnet | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Richard Shaw | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Saundra Brown | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Warner | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Walter Herman | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Ivy Summers
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Kolasinski
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Monica Cummins
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Pastor Jen Barnet
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rev Dr Richard Shaw
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Saundra Brown
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Warner
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Walter Herman
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0