Nonprofit · EIN 39-1857566
RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC
Tax-exempt · APPLETON, WI 54913
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,235,392 | $1,275,361 | -$39,969 | $188,319 | $77,790 | $110,529 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,097,627 | $1,066,682 | $30,945 | $255,626 | $105,128 | $150,498 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $989,921 | $996,834 | -$6,913 | $244,297 | $124,744 | $119,553 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,230,019
- of which government grants
- $1,230,019
- Program service revenue
- $5,373
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $450,044
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,514
- Other salaries and wages
- $234,569
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $354,421
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $40,958
- Travel
- $36,779
- Program services (functional)
- $1,125,169
- Management and general (functional)
- $150,192
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $255,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,319
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $77,790
- Net assets, end of year
- $110,529
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $90,529
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,235,392
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SCHNEIDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $93,514 |
| TRICIA LAZARE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VICKY GUNDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI JO BECKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY PLATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE TOLZMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE MILAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEN HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL SCHOENDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE SNODGRASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN GALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGUERITE RUPNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SCHNEIDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,125 |
| TRICIA LAZARE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VICKY GUNDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI JO BECKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY PLATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE TOLZMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE MILAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEN HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL SCHOENDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE SNODGRASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN GALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGUERITE RUPNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SCHNEIDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $88,754 |
| TRICIA LAZARE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VICKY GUNDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI JO BECKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY PLATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BIRMINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL CABRAL-GUEVARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA DITTRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN GALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE MILAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGUERITE RUPNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL SCHOENDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SINICKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1835 E EDGEWOOD DR STE 105, APPLETON, WI 54913-9325
- In care of
- % JOANN STORMER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LISA SCHNEIDER, 1835 EAST EDGEWOOD DRIVE 105, APPLETON, WI 54913
- Signed the 990
- LISA SCHNEIDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 222-2033
- Website
- WWW.RESPITECAREWI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND EXPAND QUALITY STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $147,000 · grants $147,000
- 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.)Expenses $188,107 · grants $188,107
- 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% TRANSPORTATIONExpenses $46,875 · grants $46,875 · revenue $5,373
- 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.Expenses $25,873 · grants $25,873
- 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.Expenses $39,189 · grants $39,189
- Expenses $678,125 · grants $3,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1857566
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $188,319
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,235,392
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,235,392 | $1,275,361 | $188,319 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,097,627 | $1,066,682 | $255,626 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $989,921 | $996,834 | $244,297 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $708,370 | $629,514 | $261,044 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1857566).
Questions about RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC
- What is the EIN of RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC is 39-1857566.
- Is RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LISA SCHNEIDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,514 (LISA SCHNEIDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,235,392, expenses of $1,275,361 and total assets of $188,319 at year end.
Other nonprofits in APPLETON
- YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE FOX CITIES INC EIN 39-0806191 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FOX VALLEY INC EIN 39-1225709 · last filed 990 for 2024
- PROJECT BRIDGES DAY CARE CENTER AND PRESCHOOL INC EIN 39-1340963 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MARY BETH NIENHAUS ACTIVITY CENTER INC EIN 81-3840811 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FAMILY TRAINING PROGRAM INC EIN 39-1452664 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SOAR FOX CITIES INC EIN 75-3202931 · last filed 990 for 2024
- FAITH CHILD CARE INC EIN 39-1641393 · last filed 990 for 2024
- VALLEY KIDS FOUNDATION INC EIN 39-1733909 · last filed 990 for 2025