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St Coletta of Wisconsin Inc

EIN 39-0816855 · Jefferson, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INSPIRED BY THE FRANCISCAN VALUES OF COMPASSION, DIGNITY AND RESPECT, WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE AND UNIQUE ABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE, PERSONAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS.THE VISION OF ST. COLETTA OF WISCONSIN, INC. IS TO BE THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE AND UNIQUE ABILITIES. THROUGH DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS, EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE, A DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND SPIRITUALITY, WE WILL WORK WITH PERSONS RECEIVING SERVICES TO ACHIEVE THEIR BEST LIFE POSSIBLE.

Income
$30.4 million
Spending
$27.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
564
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$194,573, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $24.4 million spent. ST. COLETTA OF WISCONSIN OFFERS A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL AND VOCATIONAL/DAY PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES. OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL, COMMUNITY-BASED HOMES THAT ARE STAFFED ACCORDING TO NEED. ST. COLETTA HOMES, LOCATED IN BOTH WISCONSIN AND NORTHERN ILLINOIS, ARE BUILT TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE IN THEM TO AGE IN PLACE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. DAY AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED IN OUR JEFFERSON OPERATION LOCATION AND DAY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED IN NEW BERLIN TO SERVE THE GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF SUPPORTS INCLUDING PREVOCATIONAL TRAINING, WORKSHOP, AND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THOSE IN NEED OF DAYTIME CARE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE ADULT DAY PROGRAM. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY ST. COLETTA INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, ADULT EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. AS AN ORGANIZATION WITH MORE THAN A CENTURY OF SERVICE, ST. COLETTA PROGRAMS OFFER THE STABILITY TO FOSTER LIFE-LONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CLIENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES. WITH THE BACKGROUND OF OUR CATHOLIC/FRANCISCAN TRADITION, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAYS A STRONG ROLE IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT. THE FRANCISCAN VALUES OF RESPECT, DIGNITY, COMPASSION, AND FAITH ARE CORE COMMITMENTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION GUIDING ALL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS DAILY BUSINESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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