School Choice Wisconsin Inc is located in Brookfield, WI. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, School Choice Wisconsin Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. School Choice Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, School Choice Wisconsin Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL CHOICES IN WISCONSIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL CHOICE WISCONSIN, INC. PRODUCED RESEARCH AND MAINTAINED A WEBSITE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO OVER 49,000 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND PROVIDED INFORMATION TO ADMINISTRATORS AT SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN THE PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS.
SCHOOL CHOICE WISCONSIN, INC. CONTINUED WITH ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHOSE GOAL IS TO BROADEN SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL CHOICE BY EXPLAINING THAT IT IS A VITAL COMMUNITY ASSET. ACTIVITIES IN 2021 INCLUDED: PUBLISIHING A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWLETTER, GET EDUCATED NOW, TO PROVIDE REGULAR UPDATES ON SCHOOL CHOICE AND SHARING THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL CHOICE. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR NEWSLETTER, SCHOOL CHOICE UPCLOSE, THAT HIGHLIGHTS UNIQUE PROGRAMS AND PEOPLE IN SCHOOLS IN THE PARENTAL CHOICE PROGRAMS. WITH THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF SCHOOL CHOICE STATEWIDE, WE UTILIZED A COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE THE STATE'S PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE EDUCATIONAL CHOICE OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary Mcintosh President (4/5/21-7/15/21) | Officer | 40 | $103,878 |
Nicholas Kelly President (start 9/1/21) | Officer | 40 | $63,427 |
Susan Mitchell Chair/president (1/1-4/1, 7/15-9/1) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $45,000 |
Paul Petitjean Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Laabs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rose Fernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $250,000 |
Government grants | $93,002 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,068,805 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,411,807 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $239 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $726 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,477,762 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,491 |
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. | $218,097 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,047 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $326,314 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,265 |
Other employee benefits | $75,995 |
Payroll taxes | $42,839 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,345 |
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 | $215,267 |
Advertising and promotion | $119 |
Office expenses | $27,435 |
Information technology | $16,833 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $53,646 |
Travel | $10,666 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,920 |
Interest | $933 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,434 |
Insurance | $2,880 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,067,326 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,528 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $559,392 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $104,625 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,131 |
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 | $4,166 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,621 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $796,463 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,784 |
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 | $49,784 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $746,679 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $796,463 |
Over the last fiscal year, School Choice Wisconsin Inc has awarded $25,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Appleton, WI PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL SPONSOR | $10,000 |
Lake Mills, WI PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL SPONSOR | $7,500 |
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL SPONSOR | $7,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that School Choice Wisconsin Inc has recieved totaling $610,505.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc Columbia, MD PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE EFFORTS IN WI | $350,000 |
Alumbra Innovations Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: PREPARE FOR OPPORTUNITY | $250,000 |
Agustin A Ramirez Jr Family Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Weyco Group Charitable Trust Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Civic Consulting Alliance Chicago, IL | $1,929,155 | $5,037,330 |
American Life Sciences Innovation Council Oakdale, MN | $190,931 | $2,805,250 |
Center For Computational Science Research Inc River Forest, IL | $2,484,802 | $1,387,253 |
African American Leadership Forum Minneapolis, MN | $4,693,310 | $4,941,204 |
Collaboration For Early Childhood Care And Education Oak Park, IL | $838,106 | $1,572,602 |
School Choice Wisconsin Inc Brookfield, WI | $796,463 | $1,477,762 |
Institute For Reforming Government Inc Madison, WI | $1,089,740 | $1,204,031 |
International Society For Quality Life Research Milwaukee, WI | $1,145,327 | $701,339 |
Astronomical Research Institute Ashmore, IL | $1,645,273 | $509,940 |
Achieve Brown County Inc Green Bay, WI | $912,690 | $981,584 |
Russell Kirk Center For Cultural Renewal Mecosta, MI | $1,337,631 | $367,038 |
Minnesota Parent Union Saint Paul, MN | $561,320 | $709,367 |