Citizens For A Better Wisconsin Inc
- Assets
- $24.3k
- Revenue
- $300.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 10/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-3052924
Organization Overview
Citizens For A Better Wisconsin Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens For A Better Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Citizens For A Better Wisconsin Inc generated $300.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $373.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITIZENS FOR A BETTER WISCONSIN, INC. IS A STATE BASED INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS GRASSROOTS LOBBYING ON THE IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING WISCONSIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH: CBW CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING ON KEY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND IDEAS AFFECTING WISCONSIN RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING CLEAN ENERGY, ANTI-GAMING AND GOOD GOVERNMENT REFORMS.
ADVOCACY: CBW SPONSORED LOCAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND MADE GRANTS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Clark Scherer Former President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Wes Rohan President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Nathan Pankratz Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Brad Johnson Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $300,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $300,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $300,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $253,041 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $60,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $373,041 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,271 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $24,271 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $24,271 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $24,271 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Citizens For A Better Wisconsin Inc has awarded $253,041 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITIZENS FOR A STRONG AMERICA INC PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $128,041 |
METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES | $125,000 |