Mission
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AFFILIATED WITH THE WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD.
Small Public Charity
WELS BARGAIN CENTER INC
WELS BARGAIN CENTER INC is a private foundation categorized as Small Public Charity based in MILWAUKEE, WI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $164K, expenses of $159K, total assets of $45K. Imperigo tracks 8 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $85K.
EIN: 273008329
MILWAUKEE, WI
Thrift Shops
NTEE: P29
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$164K
Total Expenses$159K
Total Assets$45K
Grants Given8
Grant Total$85K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
WLC&FS INC
GEN ASSISTAN
$15,734
WISC LUTH INST MINISTRIES
GEN ASSISTAN
$15,734
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIPS
$15,734
SCHOLARSHIPS
$15,734
MILWAUKEE CAMPUS MINISTRIES
GEN ASSISTAN
$15,374
Showing up to 5 of 8 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR/SEC
Adam Sipe
DIRECTOR
Carol Southern
DIRECTOR
Debra Mertes
DIRECTOR
Janine Burr
DIRECTOR
Jo Wilken
DIRECTOR
Maureen Sertich
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164K | $159K | $45K |
| 2024 | $161K | $159K | $41K |
| 2023 | $155K | $151K | $39K |
| 2022 | $130K | $136K | $35K |
| 2021 | $120K | $151K | $41K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $120K to $164K (+36%), with total assets most recently reported at $45K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in WI.
WI
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.