2026-09-22T16:08:43-05:00 2025-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 3727 JOLLIET TRAIL SHEBOYGAN WI 53083 990 2025-01-01 391857566 RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC RESP 6082222033 1835 EAST EDGEWOOD DRIVE 105 APPLETON WI 54913 LISA SCHNEIDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6082222033 2026-09-22 1 LACEY SILBERNAGEL P01245590 9204580341 2026-09-21 2025 LISA SCHNEIDER 1835 EAST EDGEWOOD DRIVE 105 APPLETON WI 54913 1235392 0 X WWW.RESPITECAREWI.ORG X 1987 WI TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND EXPAND QUALITY STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. 11 11 5 0 0 0 1079540 1230019 18087 5373 0 0 0 0 1097627 1235392 506600 450044 0 0 315965 354421 0 0 0 244117 470896 1066682 1275361 30945 -39969 255626 188319 105128 77790 150498 110529 X TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND EXPAND QUALITY STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. 0 0 147000 147000 0 THE STARTUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (STARTUP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW RESPITE PROGRAMS OR BUSINESSES IN WISCONSIN. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR START-UP PROGRAM COSTS, SUCH AS FACILITY, INSURANCE, PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING, LICENSING, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND STAFF EDUCATION. TO QUALIFY FOR THIS GRANT, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS: 1.) YOU ARE STARTING A BRAND-NEW RESPITE CARE PROGRAM OR BUSINESS, OR 2.) YOU ARE GROWING AN EXISTING BUSINESS BY ADDING A NEW RESPITE PROGRAM OR LOCATION. ALSO, YOU MUST MEET BOTH OF THESE: 1.) YOUR PROGRAM OR BUSINESS MUST PROVIDE HANDS-ON RESPITE CARE IN WISCONSIN, AND 2.) AT LEAST ONE TEAM MEMBER MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE FREE BRINGING RESPITE TO YOUR COMMUNITY (BRYC) WORKSHOP THAT TAKES 4-7 HOURS TO COMPLETE AND RESULTS WITH THE BASIC INFO NEEDED FOR A BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL PLAN. IN 2025, 85 APPLICANTS APPLIED FOR STARTUP GRANT FUNDS, ONLY 6 WERE FUNDED. THESE 6 NEW OR EXPANDING RESPITE SERVICE PROVIDER BUSINESSES RECEIVED A CUMULATIVE OF $147,000, MANY OF WHOM ARE JUST STARTING OUT. 192 CLIENTS HAD ACCESS TO NEW RESPITE SERVICES FOR A TOTAL OF 21,571 HOURS. WE EXPECT THESE NUMBERS TO INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY AS MANY OF THESE BUSINESSES ARE IN EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT. 188107 188107 0 CAREGIVER RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (CRGP): THE CAREGIVER RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS FOR UP TO 5 DAYS OF RESPITE CARE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF APPLICATION APPROVAL. THIS GRANT ALLOWS APPROVED APPLICANTS TO HIRE THE RESPITE CARE PROVIDER OF THEIR CHOICE FOR THE CARE RECIPIENT. CGRP APPLICATIONS APPROVED - 150 FAMILY CAREGIVERS SERVED THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMS CGRP TOTAL GRANT FUNDS APPROVED - $193,077 THAT IS AN INCREASE OF 27% FAMILY CAREGIVERS SERVED OVER THE PRIOR YEAR. EACH YEAR SINCE INCEPTION, THE DEMAND HAS INCREASED. THOSE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM REPORTED AN INCREASE IN THE FOLLOWING 8 AREAS OF HEALTH DETERMINATES OF WELLNESS AFTER RECEIVING RESPITE: EMOTIONAL 95%(EMOTIONAL WELLNESS IS COPING EFFECTIVELY WITH LIFE AND CREATING SATISFYING RELATIONSHIPS) SOCIAL 84%(SOCIAL WELLNESS IS DEVELOPING A SENSE OF CONNECTION, BELONGING, AND A WELL-DEVELOPED SUPPORT SYSTEM.) FINANCIAL 88% (FINANCIAL WELLNESS IS SATISFACTION WITH CURRENT AND FUTURE FINANCIAL SITUATIONS) SPIRITUAL 75%(SPIRITUAL WELLNESS IS EXPANDING OUR SENSE OF PURPOSE AND MEANING IN LIFE.) OCCUPATIONAL 55% ( 30%OF RECIPIENTS WERE UNEMPLOYED) (OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS IS PERSONAL SATISFACTION AND ENRICHMENT DERIVED FROM ONE'S WORK.) PHYSICAL 84% (PHYSICAL WELLNESS IS RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, DIET, SLEEP, AND NUTRITION.) INTELLECTUAL 75% (INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS IS RECOGNIZING CREATIVE ABILITIES AND FINDING WAYS TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.) ENVIRONMENTAL 79% (ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS IS GOOD HEALTH BY OCCUPYING PLEASANT, STIMULATING ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT WELL-BEING.) 46875 46875 5373 SUPPLEMENTAL RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (SRGP) FAMILY CAREGIVERS PERFORM VARIOUS COMPLEX SERVICES, INCLUDING BATHING, DRESSING, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, COORDINATING CARE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND CRITICAL MEDICAL SERVICES, BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL. THEY OFTEN ARE EMPLOYED, AND THEIR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE COOKING, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, LAWN CARE, SNOW REMOVAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND ENSURING THEIR HOME IS ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE FOR THEIR LOVED ONES. OUR SUPPLEMENTAL RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (SRGP) CAN SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS BY PROVIDING $250 FOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESPITE SERVICES. IN 2025 WE SERVED 195 FAMILY CAREGIVERS WITH $46,875 VIA OUR SRGP PROGRAM. THE TOP USES OF SRGP FUNDS ARE: 72% HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY 33% LAWN CARE 21% SNOW REMOVAL 21% TRANSPORTATION 25873 25873 0 HEALTHY MEALS / HEALTHY MINDS (HMHM): IN ADDITION TO CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES, FAMILY CAREGIVERS OFTEN JUGGLE EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY OBLIGATIONS, COOKING, SHOPPING, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD DUTIES. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES CAN LEAVE LITTLE TIME FOR CAREGIVERS TO FOCUS ON THEIR OWN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. OUR HEALTHY MEALS, HEALTHY MINDS GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILY CAREGIVERS BY PROVIDING $250 FOR SERVICES THAT PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS THROUGH MEAL KITS, HELPING CAREGIVERS REDUCE STRESS, IMPROVE SELF-CARE, AND MAINTAIN THEIR ABILITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONES. IN 2025 WE SERVED 80 FAMILY CAREGIVERS WITH $25,873 VIA OUR HMHM PROGRAM. 39189 39189 0 IN 2025 WE SERVED 9 GROUP PROGRAMS WITH $39,188 VIA OUR GRGP PROGRAM. A COMMON CHALLENGE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHEN ATTENDING CAREGIVER-FOCUSED EVENTS IS THE LACK OF RESPITE CARE. THE GROUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (GRGP) FUNDS AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HIRE RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR ON-SITE CARE DURING THESE EVENTS. EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE GRGP MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER CAREGIVER-RELATED ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE, CARE RECIPIENTS CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS THE TIME TO RECHARGE, SEEK SUPPORT, AND GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION OR RECREATION. THIS GRANT CAN FUND ONE-TIME EVENTS AND RECURRING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO NON-PROFIT OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGENCIES AND GROUPS. 678125 3000 0 743187 68062 0 1125169 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WI X X LISA SCHNEIDER 6082222033 1835 E EDGEWOOD DRIVE SUITE 105 APPLETON WI 54913 TRICIA LAZARE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 VICKY GUNDERSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PATTI JO BECKER SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHY PLATT TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DANIELLE TOLZMANN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE MILAEGER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEN HARRISON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KARL SCHOENDORF DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEE SNODGRASS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN GALL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGUERITE RUPNOW DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA SCHNEIDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 93514 0 0 93514 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1230019 1230019 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 5373 5373 5373 1235392 5373 0 0 X 189189 189189 260855 260855 93514 70136 23378 234569 175676 58893 26338 19733 6605 40958 36362 4596 363785 322960 40825 1678 1678 13679 11801 1878 36779 36779 3688 3688 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 10277 10277 52 52 1275361 1125169 150192 0 3751 80224 3273 2924 248602 105171 255626 188319 66978 42530 34306 32336 3844 2924 105128 77790 X 110498 90529 40000 20000 150498 110529 255626 188319 -39969 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 831813 598481 937336 1079540 1230019 4677189 831813 598481 937336 1079540 1230019 4677189 4677189 18152 18152 4695341 185934 0.99610 0.99500 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER REVENUE - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 18,152. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 0 1235392 0 1235392 0 1235392 1275361 0 1275361 0 1275361 PART IV, LINE 2B: THE ASSOCIATION HAS AN AGREEMENT IN PLACE WITH WISCONSIN LONG-TERM CARE WORKFORCE ALLIANCE (WLTCWA) TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FISCAL SERVICES. MEMBERSHIP DUES, SPONSORSHIPS, AND OTHER FEES COME INTO THE ASSOCIATION. PAYMENT REQUESTS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL FEES AND COSTS ARE PROCESSED AND PAID BY THE ASSOCIATION. PER THE AGREEMENTS IN PLACE AND TO COMPENSATE THE ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR SERVICES, THEY RECEIVE A MEMBERSHIP TO WLTCWA AT NO COST. 1 CAMP AWESUM INC 1487 MOON BEACH ROAD ST GERMAIN WI 54558 201890504 501(C)(3) 5484 0 THE GROUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (GRGP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES CONNECTED TO CAREGIVER-FOCUSED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS ALLOWS CAREGIVERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAININGS, AND CONFERENCES WHILE CARE RECIPIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY CARE AND ENGAGEMENT. FOX VALLEY MEMORY PROJECT 1800 APPLETON RD APPLETON WI 54952 823556549 501(C)(3) 11658 0 THE GROUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (GRGP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES CONNECTED TO CAREGIVER-FOCUSED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS ALLOWS CAREGIVERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAININGS, AND CONFERENCES WHILE CARE RECIPIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY CARE AND ENGAGEMENT. FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH 326 E NORTH STREET APPLETON WI 54911 390826293 501(C)(3) 6176 0 THE GROUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (GRGP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES CONNECTED TO CAREGIVER-FOCUSED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS ALLOWS CAREGIVERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAININGS, AND CONFERENCES WHILE CARE RECIPIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY CARE AND ENGAGEMENT. YELLOW HEARTS ADULT DAY CENTER 4617 W BELOIT RD WEST MILWAUKEE WI 53214 393059494 FOR-PROFIT ENTITY 25000 0 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. JOURNEY CHURCH OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INC 10700 75TH ST KENOSHA WI 53142 391041732 501(C)(3) 22000 0 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. QUALITY CARE PREFERENCE LLC 1433 N WATER ST SUITE 419 MILWAUKEE WI 53202 862663057 FOR-PROFIT ENTITY 25000 0 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. DISCOVERING PATHWAYS INC 551 SOUTHWIND DR 103 LAKE GENEVA WI 53147 332382428 501(C)(3) 25000 0 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. UNIVERSITY OF WI SYSTEM 21 N PARK ST MADISON WI 53715 391805963 GOVERNMENT ENTITY 25000 0 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. BAYFIELD COUNTY PO BOX 878 WASHBURN WI 54891 396005670 GOVERNMENT ENTITY 25000 0 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. 7 2 CAREGIVER RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM 150 188107 SUPPLIMENTAL RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM 195 46875 HEALTHY MEALS HEALTH MINDS GRANT PROGRAM 80 25873 PART I, LINE 2: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. APPLICATIONS CAN BE MADE UP TO $25,000. APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, REVIEWED USING SPECIFIC REVIEW CRITERIA, RANKED AND ONLY A FEW ARE FUNDED PER APPLICATION PERIOD. ALL OF THIS IS RECORDED IN QUICK BOOKS AND TRACKED VIA AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET FOR THESE PROGRAMS. PART III, COLUMN (B): THE CAREGIVER RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (CRGP) SUPPORTS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS WHO CANNOT BE SERVED BY OTHER LONG-TERM CARE (LTC) WAIVER PROGRAMS OR CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY FUNDING UP TO FIVE DAYS OF RESPITE CARE WITHIN 30 DAYS. DEPENDING ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY, CAREGIVERS MAY BE ABLE TO REAPPLY FOR THIS GRANT A FEW TIMES A YEAR. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE HTTPS://RESPITECAREWI.ORG/GRANTS/CAREGIVER-RESPITE-GRANT-PROGRAM-CRGP/ THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (SRGP) SUPPORTS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS WHO CANNOT BE SERVED BY OTHER LONG-TERM CARE WAIVER OR CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING $250 PER APPLICATION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESPITE ITEMS. FOR SPECIFICS, SEE THE SRGP ALLOWABLE EXPENSES DOCUMENT. DEPENDING ON FUNDING, CAREGIVERS MAY BE ABLE TO REAPPLY FOR THIS GRANT A FEW TIMES A YEAR. PLEASE REFER TO THE SRGP WEBPAGE FOR UP-TO-DATE GRANT INFORMATION. OUR HEALTHY MEALS, HEALTHY MINDS GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILY CAREGIVERS BY PROVIDING $250 FOR SERVICES THAT PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS THROUGH MEAL KITS, HELPING CAREGIVERS REDUCE STRESS, IMPROVE SELF-CARE, AND MAINTAIN THEIR ABILITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A AS STATED IN THE BY-LAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT, OR MAJORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN BETWEEN REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS CAN CONVENE THE COMMITTEE WHEN NEEDED IN ORDER TO CARRY ON BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM WILL BE COMPLETED, REVIEWED BY THE AUDITORS TO SEE IF THE FORM WAS COMPLETE OR IDENTIFY ANYTHING THAT SEEMS OUT OF ORDER, THEN EMAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CURRENTLY THE BOARD MEETS VIRTUALLY ONCE A QUARTER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C WE VET POTENTIAL NEW BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS. ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS MUST REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. ANY CHANGES DURING THEIR TENURE AS A BOARD MEMBER, BOARD MEMBERS WILL REACH OUT TO ME TO DISCUSS IF SOMETHING IS POSSIBLY A CONFLICT. WE HAVE BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 RCAW HIRED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDY FIRM TO REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PAY WITH OTHERS IN LIKE FIELDS. THEY IN TURN PROVIDED US WITH A FULL REPORT WITH QUARTILE PAY RANGES FOR EACH POSITION WE HAVE. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR BY REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 322,960. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 40,825. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 363,785.