Wisconsin Credit Union Foundationinc

Organization Overview

Wisconsin Credit Union Foundationinc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Credit Union Foundationinc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Wisconsin Credit Union Foundationinc generated $210.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $214.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Wisconsin Credit Union Foundationinc has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $415,425. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOUNDATION RESOURCES PROMOTE CREDIT UNION DEVELOPMENT, HELP EDUCATE CREDIT UNION STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORT PROGRAMMING TO ENHANCE FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND SUPPORT THE CREDIT UNION SYSTEM IN TIMES OF NEED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FOUNDATION AWARDED GRANTS TOTALING $75,000 TO 5 WISCONSIN CREDIT UNIONS IN NEED OF SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS RELATED EXPENSES AND UPGRADES THAT WILL MEASURABLY ASSIST THE CREDIT UNION IN SERVING ITS MEMBERS.


THE FOUNDATION INVESTED IN THE FINANCIAL COUNSELING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (FICEP) THAT CREDENTIALED 23 INDIVIDUALS AS CREDIT UNION CERTIFIED FINANCIAL COUNSELORS (CCUFCS), BRINGING THE PROGRAM TOTAL TO OVER 275. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 20 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED THE RE-CERTIFICATION PROCESS. THE FOUNDATION ENGAGED WITH SYSTEM PARTNERS TO FACILITATE FICEP. THE PROGRAM USED THE CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION'S CERTIFIED CREDIT UNION FINANCIAL COUNSELOR (CCUFC) TEXTBOOK, WHICH INVOLVES SELF-STUDY AND A SERIES OF WEBINARS, AND ENHANCED IT WITH ADDITIONAL PROGRAM CONTENT. THE ADDITIONAL CONTENT OFFERED INSIGHTS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS INTEGRATE COUNSELING ACROSS MULTIPLE TOUCH-POINTS WITH MEMBERS, THEREBY BROADENING THE SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR EFFORT. PARTICIPANTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH OTHER CCUFC-CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO DISCUSS EXPANDING COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN THEIR CREDIT UNIONS. THE FOUNDATION PROCTORS THE DESIGNATION EXAMINATION FOR STUDENTS WHO EARN THE CCUFC DESIGNATION FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION CUT THE COST OF PARTICIPATION BY MORE THAN HALF.


THE FOUNDATION AWARDED $40,530 IN INCLUSION GRANTS TO CREDIT UNIONS TO SUPPORT CREDIT UNIONS IN THEIR MISSION TO REACH UNSERVED AND UNREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN WISCONSIN THAT STRUGGLE TO BE SERVED BY TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Palma
Chair (from May 2023)
$0
Lora Benrud
Vice Chair
$0
Chris Felton
Treasurer
$0
Shelly Mellenberger
Secretary
$0
Brett Thompson
Director
$0
Kevin Hauser
Chair (thru May 2023)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$56,670
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$131,070
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$187,740
Total Program Service Revenue$19,970
Investment income $8,522
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$8,985
Net Income from Gaming Activities $3,242
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $210,489

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Credit Union Foundationinc has awarded $135,530 in support to 11 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VERVE A CREDIT UNION

PURPOSE: FOR FRAUD SQUAD, A PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CREATIVE PARTNERS TO CURB THE EFFECTS FRAUD AND SCAMS HAVE IN COMMUNITIES

$10,000

FORT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

PURPOSE: TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MULTI-CULTURAL MARKETS UTILIZING RESOURCES FROM COOPERA CONSULTING

$11,488

SOUTHERN LAKES CREDIT UNION

PURPOSE: TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MULTI-CULTURAL MARKETS UTILIZING RESOURCES FROM COOPERA CONSULTING

$8,914

CO-OP CREDIT UNION

PURPOSE: TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MULTI-CULTURAL MARKETS UTILIZING RESOURCES FROM COOPERA CONSULTING

$9,713

PROSPERA CREDIT UNION

PURPOSE: TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MULTI-CULTURAL MARKETS UTILIZING RESOURCES FROM COOPERA CONSULTING

$10,415

BADGER GLOBE CREDIT UNION

PURPOSE: TO UPGRADE LENDING SOFTWARE

$15,000
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