Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
78% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1941, with $66,885,265 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 39-0806380 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$66.9M
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$67.3M
Net assets
$0
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin: 78% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin: 0 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide social services to wisconsin children and families
What they do
Child and family counseling services - provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents struggling with social, emotional and/or behavioral concerns.
Family preservation and support - education, support, and empowerment of parents and caregivers to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of their children.
Child advocacy centers, out of home care; community health education, and the institute for child and family well-being.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37.0M (FY2013) to $66.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.7MNet assets $0
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.7M
Total liabilities
$15.7M
Net assets
$0
Salaries & benefits
$46.3M
69% of expenses
Board members
5
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,885,265▲0.6% | $67,286,038▲1.1% | $0▲100% | $15,668,560▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $66,516,699▲10.6% | $66,525,649▲11.7% | -$101,960 | $15,893,669▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $60,116,331▲14.1% | $59,531,033▲13.3% | $0 | $15,699,644▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,689,680▲5.2% | $52,524,059▲8.0% | $0 | $14,842,492▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,095,014▲15.8% | $48,640,123▲13.6% | $0 | $12,517,189▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,249,113▲10.6% | $42,809,727▲5.1% | $0 | $14,627,855▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $39,098,769▼4.6% | $40,737,148▲3.7% | $0▼100% | $11,217,255▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $40,978,533▲11.6% | $39,290,285▼3.4% | $1,543,338 | $11,605,000▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,718,420▼0.8% | $40,679,288▲6.1% | $0▼100% | $10,858,171▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $37,026,055▲9.6% | $38,352,995▲7.3% | $3,654,328▼18.0% | $11,684,880▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,781,161▼8.7% | $35,751,889▲2.9% | $4,454,138▼49.5% | $12,348,742▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $36,983,077 | $34,735,548▼0.2% | $8,828,318▲111% | $15,979,593▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,809,680▼25.8% | $4,175,896▼3.0% | $13,012,889▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,935,756▼0.2% | $4,304,899▼37.4% | $16,655,182▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $47,031,652 | $6,877,184 | $15,004,846 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Susanna Leggio — $175,171 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanna Leggio | Dir, Family Case Mgmt Services | 40 | $175,171 |
| Kate Angers | Dir, Fcm Support Services | 40 | $153,976 |
| Gabriel Mcgaughey | Dir, Child Well-being | 40 | $140,919 |
| Maria Mcdermott | Dir, Out of Home Care | 40 | $136,266 |
| Kristin Kopcha | Dir, Family Preservation/sppt | 40 | $125,705 |
| Amy Herbst | Vp Behavioral & Mental Health | 0 | — |
| David Whelan | Vp Child Well Being | 0 | — |
| Gil Peribeginning Aug 2024 | Director/president & Ceo Chhs | 0 | — |
| Karen Timberlake | Director/president Cssw & Svp Chhs | 0 | — |
| Leslie Tector | Secretary/svp & Chief Legal Officer | 0 | — |
| Marc Cadieux | Director/treasurer/svp & Cfo | 0 | — |
| Margaret Troythrough Aug 2024 | Director/president & Ceo Chhs | 0 | — |
| Mark Rakowski | Director/svp & President Cchp | 0 | — |
| Michelle Mettner | Former Officer | 0 | — |
| Scott Turner | Director/pres Chw & Evp Chhs | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Beeler Construction Inc | Construction | $889,501 |
| Cramer Krasselt Company | Advertising | $758,511 |
| Stepping Stones Community Services LLC | Supervised Visitation & Transportation | $443,106 |
| We Care Family Services LLC | Supervised Visitation & Transportation | $418,485 |
| 1st Choice Transit | Supervised Visitation & Transportation | $305,865 |
Grants received · $94.0M total
68 grants to Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin totaling $94.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc | Grants to affiliate | 2024 | $11,577,156 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Child wellbeing services & capital support | 2024 | $2,961,095 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grant | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Sustaining support | 2024 | $26,392 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc | Grants to affiliate | 2023 | $9,157,902 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Child wellbeing services & capital support | 2023 | $4,751,437 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Donor designations | 2023 | $126,395 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grants | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Unrestricted use | 2023 | $21,543 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,100 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc | Grants to affiliate | 2022 | $8,949,709 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Child wellbeing services & capital support | 2022 | $4,566,954 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grants | 2022 | $75,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Donor designations | 2022 | $46,126 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $21,100 |
Grants made · $89K in FY2024
2 grants totaling $89K in FY2024. All grants made by Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bcdi-wisconsin Inc | Hrsa healthy start grant | $52,112 |
| City of Milwaukee | Hrsa healthy start grant | $36,468 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0806380, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin's EIN?
- Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0806380.
- How much revenue does Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin report?
- Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin reported $66,885,265 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin's spending goes to programs?
- Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin's latest Form 990 is $175,171, paid to Susanna Leggio (Dir, Family Case Mgmt Services).
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Data for Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin (EIN 39-0806380) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.