Respite Care Association of Wisconsin Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND EXPAND QUALITY STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 95%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $92,125, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 41% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $215,000 spent. 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 2024, 39 APPLICANTS APPLIED FOR STARTUP GRANT FUNDS, ONLY 10 WERE FUNDED. THESE 10 NEW OR EXPANDING RESPITE SERVICE PROVIDER BUSINESSES RECEIVED A CUMULATIVE OF $215,000, MANY OF WHOM ARE JUST STARTING OUT. 90 CLIENTS HAD ACCESS TO NEW RESPITE SERVICES FOR A TOTAL OF 5,400 HOURS. WE EXPECT THESE NUMBERS TO INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY AS MANY OF THESE BUSINESSES ARE IN EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT.
- $159,220 spent. CAREGIVER RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM: 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 - 118 FAMILY CAREGIVERS SERVED THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMSCGRP TOTAL GRANT FUNDS APPROVED - 162,057THAT IS AN INCREASE OF 23% 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 99% (EMOTIONAL WELLNESS IS COPING EFFECTIVELY WITH LIFE AND CREATING SATISFYING RELATIONSHIPS) SOCIAL 89% (SOCIAL WELLNESSIS DEVELOPING A SENSE OF CONNECTION, BELONGING, AND A WELL-DEVELOPED SUPPORT SYSTEM.) FINANCIAL 78% (FINANCIAL WELLNESS IS SATISFACTION WITH CURRENT AND FUTURE FINANCIAL SITUATIONS) SPIRITUAL 74% (SPIRITUAL WELLNESS IS EXPANDING OUR SENSE OF PURPOSE AND MEANING IN LIFE.) OCCUPATIONAL 64% (20% OF RECIPIENTS WERE UNEMPLOYED) (OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS IS PERSONAL SATISFACTION AND ENRICHMENT DERIVED FROM ONE'S WORK.) PHYSICAL 77% (PHYSICAL WELLNESSIS RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, DIET, SLEEP, AND NUTRITION.) INTELLECTUAL 65% (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.)
- $61,465 spent. THE RESPITE CARE PROVIDER TRAINING (RCPT) IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN PROVIDING RESPITE CARE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH VARYING DISABILITIES AND AGES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. IT IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM SUITABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEVER PROVIDED RESPITE BEFORE AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CURRENTLY RESPITE PROVIDERS. LEARNERS CAN WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE TO COMPLETE THE TEN REQUIRED ONLINE COURSES, STOPPING AND STARTING AS NEEDED. THERE IS NO COST FOR THE COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2024 WE BEGAN PROMOTING THIS TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY WHERE OTHER STATES CAN IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL RESPITE CARE PROVIDER TRAINING (NRCPT) AND INCLUDE STATE SPECIFIC SLIDES. WE ARE ALSO HAVING THIS TRAINING TRANSLATED INTO A THIRD LANGUAGE, MOVING THE TRAINING TO A BETTER LEARNING MANAGEMENT PLATFORM TO CREATE EFFICIENCIES.UPON COMPLETING THE RCAW RESPITE CARE PROVIDER TRAINING, LEARNERS WILL EARN A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF 7 HOURS. THEY WILL ALSO BE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ADDED TO THE WISCONSIN RESPITE CARE REGISTRY, AVAILABLE TO PRIMARY CAREGIVERS TO SEARCH FOR RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IN 2024:421 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED THE RCPT 28 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED THE SPANISH VERSION OF THE RCPT215 OF TRAINED INDIVIDUALS ARE LISTED ON OUR REGISTRY OF TRAINED RESPITE CARE WORKERS/PROVIDERS THAT FAMILY CAREGIVERS CAN SEARCH AND FIND PEOPLE IN THEIR AREA THAT BEST MEET THEIR NEEDS.
- $41,186 spent. 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 2024 WE SERVED 175 FAMILY CAREGIVERS WITH $41,186.60 VIA OUR SRGP PROGRAM. THE TOP USES OF SRGP FUNDS ARE:21% LAWN CARE / SNOW REMOVAL20% FOR HOUSE CLEANING14% MEAL PREP12% LAUNDRY10% TRANSPORTATION
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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