WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS INC

EIN: 391458247 501(c)(3) Employment

LA CROSSE, WI

Total Revenue
$2,887,820
Total Expenses
$3,012,980
Total Assets
$1,338,162
Net Assets
$824,781
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
TERESA PIERCE
Phone
6087895620
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

WCI EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS INCLUDING LOW-SKILLED AND UNSKILLED ADULTS ENTER THE WORKFORCE. WE PROVIDE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE FACING EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS WITH ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, MONROE, PEPIN, TREMPEALEAU, AND VERNON COUNTIES IN WESTERN WISCONSIN. OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE YET POWERFUL: CONNECTING PEOPLE, WORK, AND TRAINING. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY:MAINTAINING FINANCIAL STABILITY;DRIVING PERFORMANCE AND MEASURABLE OUTCOMES;UPHOLDING A STRONG FOUNDATION OF VALUES AND UNWAVERING INTEGRITY;INVESTING IN WELL-TRAINED, DEDICATED STAFF, STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY; ANDCONTINUOUSLY DEVELOPING AND DIVERSIFYING OUR ORGANIZATION WHILE FOSTERING STRONG STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,289,734 Revenue: $0

WIOA PROGRAMS--ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMSWORKFORCE CONNECTIONS, INC. (WCI) PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES UNDER TITLE I OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA)...

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WIOA PROGRAMS--ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMSWORKFORCE CONNECTIONS, INC. (WCI) PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES UNDER TITLE I OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA), INCLUDING ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER GRANTS. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING SKILLS AND CAREER PATHWAYS THAT LEAD TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.THE ADULT PROGRAM ASSISTS JOB SEEKERS PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT IN GAINING EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE TO SECURE SUSTAINABLE CAREERS.THE DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, HELPING THEM TRANSITION INTO NEW CAREERS THROUGH TRAINING, CAREER PLANNING, AND REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES.FOR OVER 20 YEARS, WCI HAS CONSISTENTLY MET OR EXCEEDED ALL STATE AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DEMONSTRATING ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN DELIVERING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORTING REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $464,993 Revenue: $0

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,352 Revenue: $0

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,869,786
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $17,565
Other Revenue $469
TOTAL REVENUE $2,887,820

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $752,790
Salaries & Benefits $1,920,210
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,758,079
Other Expenses $339,980
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,012,980

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,887,820 $2,865,539 +0.0%
Expenses $3,012,980 $2,921,406 +0.0%
Net Income $-125,160 $-55,867 +1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
33
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$284,553
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TERESA PIERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$119,220 $39,478 $158,698
GINA BROWN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$89,731 $36,124 $125,855
DOUG BILLINGS VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED EVERSON SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT BAINER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN COLLEEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAITLYN FRITSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER GERKEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYN PLETTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROHRER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADEY SCHLEIS DIRECTOR (THRU JULY 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB SCOVILLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WEMETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOU YANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,887,820 $3,012,980 $1,338,162 $-125,160
2024 $2,865,539 $2,921,406 $1,389,791 $-55,867
2023 $2,924,179 $3,028,956 $1,480,398 $-104,777
2022 $2,571,978 $2,402,247 $1,472,725 $169,731
2021 $2,366,091 $2,278,676 $1,198,339 $87,415
2020 $2,188,267 $2,049,683 $1,069,424 $138,584
2019 $2,474,209 $2,256,339 $915,214 $217,870
2018 $2,300,291 $2,389,938 $747,009 $-89,647
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