President of Waupun non profit organization charged with stealing funds from group

A Waupun women is facing charges after being suspected of inappropriate use of funds of a local non profit.

The Waupun Police Department received a complaint in November of 2025, concerning possible financial discrepancies involving the local non-profit, Waupun Downtown Promotions, Inc.

The complaint revealed the Downtown Promotions board president may be responsible for unauthorized financial transactions, and this was suspected to have been occurring for three or more years.

An investigation was initiated after the banking institution reported concerns regarding financial discrepancies and unauthorized transactions. Detectives conducted an extensive review of bank records, other financial documents and witness statements spanning several years.

As a result of the investigation, charges were filed by the Dodge County District Attorney’s Office against the 47-year-old Waupun woman on January 6, 2026.

Probable cause was established for the crimes of Theft in a Business Setting, with a total value of just under $39,000, as well as Unauthorized use of an Entity’s Identifying Information.

The investigation determined that organizational funds were allegedly used for personal expenses and withdrawals without authorization from the organization’s governing board.

Investigations continue in the case and KFIZ will have more on the situation as more details are released.