School Choice Wisconsin Inc is located in West Allis, 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 12/2023, School Choice Wisconsin Inc employed 9 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 12/2023, School Choice Wisconsin Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
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 ALMOST 55,000 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. PUBLISIHING A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWLETTER, GET EDUCATED NOW, PROVIDES REGULAR UPDATES ON SCHOOL CHOICE AND SHARES THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL CHOICE. IN-DEPTH RESEARCH PROVIDES THE FOUNDATION FOR THOUGHTFUL PROBLEM SOLVING TO GROW AND ENHANCE THE PROGRAM, WHILE OUTREACH DEVELOPS COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL RELATIONS. WITH THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF SCHOOL CHOICE STATEWIDE, WE UTILIZED A COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE THE STATE'S PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE EDUCATIONAL CHOICE OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Dekoch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Laabs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Mitchell Secretary (thru. 6.30.2023) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $46,731 |
Andrew Neuman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamara Olivas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Kitzinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $500,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $693,896 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,193,896 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,162 |
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 | $1,260,058 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,874 |
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. | $189,040 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,543 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $472,592 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,000 |
Other employee benefits | $74,073 |
Payroll taxes | $50,558 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,260 |
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 | $267,245 |
Advertising and promotion | $53 |
Office expenses | $25,761 |
Information technology | $32,249 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,123 |
Travel | $33,278 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,447 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,562 |
Insurance | $3,286 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,608,006 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,126 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,802 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $106,684 |
Accounts receivable, net | $33,270 |
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 | $6,112 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,039 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $54,572 |
Total assets | $235,605 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,466 |
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 | $55,146 |
Total liabilities | $125,612 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,193 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $105,800 |
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 | $235,605 |
Over the last fiscal year, School Choice Wisconsin Inc has awarded $25,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL SPONSOR | $7,500 |
ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM INC PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL SPONSOR | $10,000 |
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL SPONSOR | $7,500 |