Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
EIN 396075016 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$8.1M
4 grants · $2.0M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$1.8M
typical big bets · $1.7M–$2.1M
grant size
50%
supporter · 1/2 multi-year
repeat
$36.2M
Assets (2023)
2
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Phone
(920) 433-1220
Deadlines
The Foundation has a quarterly grant cycle, with applications due on January 31, April 30, July 31 a
How to Apply
The preferred method of receiving a Foundation grant proposal is submitting an application at https://www.wecenergygroup.com/community/wps-community.htm Applicants will be asked to provide information such as amount requested, project title and overview, demonstrated need, measurable outcomes and project budget. WPS Foundation offers a variety of college and technical college scholarships to students who live in the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation service area. Students seeking scholarships should visit our webpage for the specific criteria, application deadline and on-line application: : https://www.wecenergygroup.com/community/wps-community.htm
Restrictions
Priority is given to organizations that operate within the area served by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, are judged effectively by the community, increase awareness of important issues, promote volunteerism, cooperate rather than compete with similar organizations and strive to minimize duplication of services and are IRS approved nonprofit charities.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4.6M | $32.7M | $1.7M | 2 |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $29.5M | $10.1M | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $36.2M | $3.5M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 4 grants on record
Minimum
$1.7M
25th Pctl
$1.7M
Median
$1.8M
Average
$2.0M
75th Pctl
$2.1M
Maximum
$2.8M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MS
M Beth Straka
3+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
XL
Xia Liu
2 yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
WG
William J. Guc
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MK
Margaret C. Kelsey
3+ yrs
Secretary/Director
Leadership
DB
Danielle L. Bly
3+ yrs
Director
PS
Paul J. Spicer
3+ yrs
Director
SL
Scott J. Lauber
3+ yrs
Director
GK
Gale E. Klappa
3+ yrs
Director
MS
M Beth Straka
3+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
XL
Xia Liu
2 yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
WG
William J. Guc
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MK
Margaret C. Kelsey
3+ yrs
Secretary/Director
Leadership
GK
Gale E. Klappa
3+ yrs
Director
SL
Scott J. Lauber
3+ yrs
Director
PS
Paul J. Spicer
3+ yrs
Director
DB
Danielle L. Bly
3+ yrs
Director
MS
M Beth Straka
3+ yrs
Vice President, Director
Leadership
JF
J Kevin Fletcher
Chairman of the Board,President
Leadership
WG
William J. Guc
3+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary
Leadership
DB
Danielle L. Bly
3+ yrs
Director
PS
Paul J. Spicer
3+ yrs
Director
TM
Tom Metcalfe
Director
SL
Scott J. Lauber
3+ yrs
Director
GK
Gale E. Klappa
3+ yrs
Director
MK
Margaret C. Kelsey
3+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (4 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | See Attached, WI | $2,813,233 | SEE ATTACHED | 2020 |
| Contributions (See Attached) | See Attached, WI | $1,833,482 | SEE ATTACHED | 2023 |
| Contributions (See Attached) | See Attached, WI | $1,738,128 | SEE ATTACHED | 2020 |
| Contributions (See Attached) | See Attached, WI | $1,708,123 | SEE ATTACHED | 2022 |
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