NonprofitsWorkforce Connections Inc

Employment

Workforce Connections Inc

LA CROSSE, WI

Total revenue

$2.9M

Total expenses

$2.9M

Net assets

$950K

Grants received

$4.1M

22 grants

EIN

391458247

Tax year

2023

Mission

Mission: connecting people, work and training. Vision: inspiring people to develop their purpose and potential.

Programs

2 programs

Workforce connections, inc. (wci) administers wisconsin works (w-2), a program designed to assist individuals in achieving their employment and career goals. Through individualized services, participants receive tailored support from wci staff, partner agencies, and wisconsin job centers. Wci helps each participant develop clear employment goals and provides the resources, training, and guidance necessary for long-term employment success. By addressing barriers to employment, wci empowers individuals to gain self-sufficiency and contribute to the workforce, strengthening local economies.

Expenses: $438KGrants: $194K

Other programs:foodshare employment & training (fset) program - the foodshare employment & training (fset) program is a no-cost initiative designed to help foodshare recipients build job skills and secure employment. Individuals who need to meet work requirements to continue receiving foodshare benefits can participate in fset, gaining access to job training, career coaching, and employment support to achieve self-sufficiency.foster grandparent program - the foster grandparent program engages adult volunteers (ages 55 and older) in meaningful service by placing them in schools to mentor, tutor, and support children with exceptional needs. These volunteers serve as role models and companions, providing one-on-one attention that enhances students' learning, particularly in reading and math. The program benefits both children and volunteers, offering older adults an opportunity to stay active and engaged while making a positive impact on the next generation.wisconsin senior employment (wise/title v) program - the wisconsin senior employment (wise/title v) program provides low-income adults (ages 55 and older) with paid, part-time work experience in community service organizations. Participants gain on-the-job training, develop new skills, and enhance their employability, helping them transition into permanent employment opportunities. By combining work experience with skill-building, wise strengthens workforce participation among older adults while providing valuable services to community organizations.

Expenses: $49KGrants: $20K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.8M
Program service revenue
Investment income$24K
Other revenue$21K
Total revenue$2.9M

Expenses

Grants paid$694K
Salaries & benefits$1.9M
Fundraising
Other expenses$344K
Total expenses$2.9M
Total assets$1.4M
Net assets$950K

People

15 listed

NameRoleCompensation

TERESA PIERCE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$112K

40 hrs/wk

GINA BROWN

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Board

$86K

40 hrs/wk

TED EVERSON

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MATT BAINER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CAROLYN COLLEEN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

NICK GOINS

DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2023)

Board

1 hrs/wk

KAITLYN FRITSCH

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DOUG BILLINGS

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRADEY SCHLEIS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEB SCOVILLE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

HEATHER GERKEN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK WEMETTE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TOU YANG

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LYN PLETTA

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DIMITAR DZIKOV

SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 05/2024)

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 22 of 22

FromAmountPurposeYear
$8K
RESTRICTED GRANTS
2024
$126K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$21K
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$8K
RESTRICTED GRANTS
2023
$577K
Subrecipient to do case management for our WIOA Adult & Dislocated worker programs.
2022
$221K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$26K
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$8K
RESTRICTED GRANT
2022
$494K
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
2021
$61K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$61K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$25K
HEALTH AND HUMAN SER
2021
$7K
RESTRICTED GRANT
2021
$520K
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
2020
$50K
ACA NAVIGATOR SUBGRANT
2020
$478K
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
2019
$34K
ACA NAVIGATOR SUBGRANT
2019
$672K
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
2018
$45K
ACA NAVIGATOR SUBGRANT
2017

Funded by

$4.1M from 5 funders · 22 grants · 2017–2024

Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated

$599K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

La Crosse Community Foundation

$92K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Great Rivers United Way Inc

$32K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Details

EIN391458247
NTEE codeJ200
Subsection03
Ruling date1984-07
Formed1983
Employees67
Volunteers15
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