Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc

Madison, WI · Founded 1974

Raising funds and awareness for 70 social justice nonprofits

Primary audience
General public
Work area
Education
Topic
Education access
Contact
Cheri Dubiel
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Madison, WI, Community Shares of Wisconsin brings the community together with 70 nonprofits to raise funds and awareness of the local social and environmental justice movement. Founded in 1974, the organization employs 8 staff and mobilizes 110 volunteers, generating $2.0 million in annual revenue while addressing systemic racism, ableism, classism, and other forms of oppression through policy change and grassroots advocacy.

What They Focus On

Academic Excellence

Delivering high-quality educational programs to develop knowledge and skills.

Student Success

Supporting learners through comprehensive services and individualized assistance.

Innovation

Advancing educational methods through research and technology integration.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.0M

+9.8% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.9M

+1.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.5M

+5.4% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

8

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $2,019,897 $1,938,842 $1,499,889 8
2023 $1,840,046 $1,912,540 $1,423,098 8
2022 $1,951,834 $2,038,735 $1,629,983 11
2020 $1,972,242 $1,893,784 $1,502,832 11
2019 $1,875,808 $1,786,715 $1,395,635 10
2018 $1,789,167 $1,797,497 $1,294,557 11

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identify educational gaps through community consultation and data analysis.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develop evidence-based curricula tailored to participant needs and learning goals.

  • 03

    Implement Services

    Deliver educational programs with qualified instructors and support resources.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes and program effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc

Donor Designation For General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Sponsorship Community Change

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

General Charitable Purposes

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Support Operations

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc.

Cheri Dubiel

Cheri Dubiel

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $91,412

Cheri Dubiel Executive Director Cheri has served as Executive Director since January, 2017. She has worked at Community Shares of Wisconsin for a combined total of 17 years, being hired first as Development Director. In addition to her work with CSW, she brings extensive experience with local advocacy movements through past leadership roles with the Dane County Rape Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Cheri grew up on a multi-generational dairy farm in the beautiful rolling hills of Trempealeau County in the driftless region of Wisconsin. She has one teenaged daughter who attends high school in McFarland School District. (Photo by John Urban.) LinkedIn

Bria Brown

Bria Brown

Big Share and Special Projects Director

Bria Brown Big Share and Special Projects Director Bria was born and raised in the Southern U.S. between Georgia and South Carolina. After graduating from the College of William and Mary and completing a fellowship year with their Office of Community Engagement, she moved to Madison, Wisconsin and joined the team at Community Shares in 2016 as the Membership Manager. After her time at CSW, Bria started work full-time as a freelance video and creative producer. She has worked with various businesses and nonprofit organizations in Madison including CSW partners and members, Kids Forward, REAP Food Group, WI Alliance for Women’s Health, and more. Bria has remained connected with Community Shares over the years as a video producer and is back to manage the Big Share and assist with other special projects. Bria loves swimming, reading, and exploring as many new hobbies as time allows!

Susie Lawniczak

Susie Lawniczak

Development Manager

Susie Lawniczak Development Manager Susie joined CSW in October 2022 as a temporary employee and became the full-time Development Manager in 2023. Originally from south-central Minnesota, she holds degrees in Community Development and American Studies/Heritage Preservation from St. Cloud State University. Since moving to Wisconsin 25 years ago, Susie has lived in Wausau, Monroe, Madison, and – since 2014 – the historic village of Cooksville, where she lives with her husband and their pets. Her career spans a range of fields, including hospitality, downtown revitalization, nonprofit administration, event planning, and database management. In 2022, Susie earned her Master Gardener certification and began working seasonally at a local greenhouse. She is passionate about community building, environmental stewardship, and supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact. As Development Manager, she is proud to help advance CSW’s mission and connect people with the resources and suppor

Tyler Logan

Tyler Logan

Database Manager

Tyler Logan Database Manager Tyler grew up in the mountains of Utah, and then spent 4 years in Arctic Sweden before coming to Wisconsin. A background in Ecology has built Tyler’s data management skills and informs his interest in environmental justice. Tyler hopes to leverage both to support the mission of Community Shares and its member organizations. Previously Tyler was the Operations Manager for CSW member Sustain Dane, and for the nonprofit specialty accounting firm Numbers 4 Nonprofits. Tyler’s wife introduced him to sailing when they moved to Wisconsin, and he’s been completely obsessed ever since. Tyler joined the team at CSW in July, 2022.

Gray Miller

Gray Miller

Campaign Manager

Gray Miller Campaign Manager Gray Miller joins Community Shares of Wisconsin as our Campaign Manager. He earned a degree from UW-Madison’s InterArts Technology program in the late 90’s and went on to work as a freelance event producer, public speaker, and performance technologist for clients throughout the U.S. In 2004 he widened his scope, traveling across North America and Europe. In 2018 he moved back to Wisconsin to be closer to his daughters and grandkids, finding work in the non-profit field as executive director of Worldbuilders from 2020-2022 and then in development for the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center.  Gray is also a board member of Social Media Breakfast Madison and is an advocate for professionals with late-diagnosed ADHD through his writing and podcast. In his spare time he does hand lettering, plays music, and enjoys being part of the Madison Bodgery maker space.

JC

Justice Castaneda

Vice President
1 hrs/week
VF

Veronica Figueroa Velez

President
1 hrs/week
KM

Kathleen Messinger

Financial Director

Kathleen Messinger Financial Director Kathleen went back to school and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting in 1998. She started her accounting career at the Dane County Youth Connection which merged with PICADA. She then worked at CSW member Wisconsin Family Ties before joining the CSW team in 2001, made more memorable because it was just a few days before 9/11. She is passionate about CSW’s mission and grateful that working with numbers in the back room can make a difference. Kathleen enjoys watching movies with spouse Jim and cat River, and doing number puzzles, Suguru being a current favorite. (Photo by John Urban)

JY

Judy Young

Membership and Operations Manager

Judy Young Membership and Operations Manager Hailing from the north side of Milwaukee, Judy has been all over the world, and found her way to Community Shares, where she looks forward to helping to make a positive change in our community. Prior to working at Community Shares, Judy has worked in administrative roles for an environmental service company in Milwaukee and at the Urban League of Greater Madison–she was even a truck driver at one time! In Judy’s spare time, she likes to do DIY projects, Sews and Upcycle clothes, and has two YouTube channels. Judy also dances and teaches Chicago style stepping, a form of dance originating from Chicago that incorporates dance style in a let the leader lead you formation. LinkedIn

Milestones

1974

Organization Founded

1974

Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc was established to address community needs and advance its mission.

1982

Leadership Development

1982

Strengthened governance with expanded board and executive team.

2024

Community Impact

2024

Demonstrated effectiveness through measurable program outcomes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Aaron Perry Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Abigail Swetz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AR
Adrienne Ranney Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Alex Shade Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Amber Kolner Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Amy Stuhlman Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AT
Angie Trudell Vasquez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Ann Behrmann Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Anne Katz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Baltazar De Anda Santana Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Becky Smith Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BH
Bernardo Hoes Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Berta Barillas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Beverly Speer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BW
Bonnie Watson Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Brandi Grayson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BJ
Brian Juchems Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Brynne McBride Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Chai Moua Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Claire Schaefer Oleksiak Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Clare Stoner Fehsenfeld Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Daniel Libby Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Danielle Rischall Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DA
David Armiak Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DN
Deb Nemeth Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DC
Debra Cronmiller Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DG
Denise Garlow Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Denise Jess Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Emily Hyde Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EA
Evan Arnold Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GR
Gabby Richardson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HP
Hector Portillo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HR
Hedi Rudd Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HD
Hugh Davis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ID
Isabella Devine Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jacinda Tessmann Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jake Gorges Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jara Rios Rodriguez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JE
Jeanne Erickson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Jeffrey Lewis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Jill Jacklitz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
John Shivers Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KO
Kara O'Connor Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Katherine Davey Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Katie Beilfuss Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kelly Hook Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kerry Schumann Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LO
Laura Olah Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mary Anglim Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Matthew Reetz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Megin McDonell Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NB
Natasha Bounds Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NM
Nestic Morris Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PF
Paris Flagg Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Patricia McMurtrie Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Patty Loosen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PK
Philip Kauth Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rebecca Meier-Rao Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rich Storck Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
RT
Rick Tvedt Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Ryan Kelly Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SF
Sara Finger Warmuth Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sheila Milton Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Stacia Conneely Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Steve Starkey Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SJ
Susan Josheff Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
VG
Virginia Gittens Escudero Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WG
Will Green Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WP
William Parke-Sutherland Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$107K

Highest Paid

$107K

Cheri Dubiel

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Cheri Dubiel Executive Director $91,412 $15,707 $107,119 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$92K

Total Forgiven

$93K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

7

Loan Details 1 loan

$91,977
Forgiven
Forgiven: $92,746 100%
Approved Apr 10, 2020
Lender First Business Bank
Jobs Reported 7
Forgiven On Feb 23, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$408K Grants Received
$874K Grants Given
57 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total
UW
United Way Of Dane County Inc.
$301K
AE
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc
$27K
MC
Madison Community Foundation
$25K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$25K
TE
The Evjue Foundation Inc.
$15K
GH
Group Health Cooperative Of South
$10K
SC
Summit Credit Union
$5K

Top Grantees

50 total
GS
Gay Straight Alliance For Safe Schools Incorporated MADISON, WI
$73K
AO
Aclu Of Wisconsin Foundation MILWAUKEE, WI
$33K
RC
Rape Crisis Center MADISON, WI
$33K
LO
League Of Women Voters Of Wi MADISON, WI
$31K
FO
Friends Of Wisconsin State Parks MADISON, WI
$30K
WL
Wi Literacy MADISON, WI
$28K
BF
Bayview Foundation MADISON, WI
$27K
FI
Freedom Inc. MADISON, WI
$25K
C
Chrysalis MADISON, WI
$22K
RA
River Alliance Of Wisconsin MADISON, WI
$21K
+40 more grantees
United Way Of Dane County Inc. Ascendium Education Solutions Inc Madison Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Evjue Foundation Inc. Group Health Cooperative Of South Summit Credit Union Gay Straight Alliance For Safe Schools Incorporated Aclu Of Wisconsin Foundation Rape Crisis Center League Of Women Voters Of Wi Friends Of Wisconsin State Parks Wi Literacy Bayview Foundation Freedom Inc. Chrysalis River Alliance Of Wisconsin Wi Democracy Campaign Clean Wisconsin Wi Wetlands Association Kids Forward Outreach Tenant Resource Center End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Back Porch Radio Broadcasting Inc. Wort Radio Wi Conservation Voices Project Home Common Wealth Development Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance Urban Triage Midwest Environmental Advocates Embolden Wisconsin Fair Wisconsin Education Fund Sierra Club Foundation - Wisconsin Chapter Wi Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Moses - Wisdom Of Madison Wi Early Childhood Association
United Way Of Dane County Inc. Ascendium Education Solutions Inc Madison Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Evjue Foundation Inc. Group Health Cooperative Of South Summit Credit Union Gay Straight Alliance For Safe Schools Incorporated Aclu Of Wisconsin Foundation Rape Crisis Center League Of Women Voters Of Wi Friends Of Wisconsin State Parks Wi Literacy Bayview Foundation Freedom Inc. Chrysalis River Alliance Of Wisconsin Wi Democracy Campaign Clean Wisconsin Wi Wetlands Association Kids Forward Outreach Tenant Resource Center End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Back Porch Radio Broadcasting Inc. Wort Radio Wi Conservation Voices Project Home Common Wealth Development Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance Urban Triage Midwest Environmental Advocates Embolden Wisconsin Fair Wisconsin Education Fund Sierra Club Foundation - Wisconsin Chapter Wi Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Moses - Wisdom Of Madison Wi Early Childhood Association

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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Phone

(608) 256-1066

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931 E Main St 10 Madison, WI 53703