Public Policy Forum Inc Researching Community Issues
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2017
- EIN
- 39-0210040
Organization Overview
Public Policy Forum Inc Researching Community Issues is located in Milwaukee, WI. As of 12/2017, Public Policy Forum Inc Researching Community Issues employed 12 individuals. Public Policy Forum Inc Researching Community Issues 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 12/2017, Public Policy Forum Inc Researching Community Issues generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $968.3k during the year ending 12/2017. 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
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SEEK, DISCOVER, AND DISCLOSE TRUE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN; AND WE FACILITATE PUBLIC POLICY DISCUSSION AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN TERMS OF IMPACT AND OUTREACH, 2017 HAS BEEN AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS. OUR HIGH-QUALITY RESEARCH IS ENHANCING LOCAL GOVERNMENT DECISION-MAKING, AND OUR SPECIAL EVENTS ARE PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION TO VOTERS AND CITIZENS. OUR IMPACT HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED IN VARIOUS WAYS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:OUR REPORT COMPARING THE CITY OF MILWAUKEES REVENUE STRUCTURE TO THOSE OF PEER CITIES ON THE MONEY? HAS CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF THE CITYS BUSINESS AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND LAUNCHED A COMMUNITY-WIDE DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL WAYS TO DIVERSIFY THE CITYS REVENUE PORTFOLIO. OUR REPORT ON LAST MILE TRANSIT SOLUTIONS TO CONNECT WORKERS TO JOBS WON A NATIONAL AWARD FROM THE GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION AND PROMPTED THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ON POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR RESEARCH FINDINGS. OUR MULTI-PART SERIES ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE HAS BROUGHT MUCH-NEEDED ATTENTION TO THE CONDITION OF LOCAL BUSES, ROADS, SEWER/WATER MAINS, AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS; IT ALSO HAS HELPED FRAME DEBATES ON A PROPOSED COUNTY WHEEL TAX AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlie Webb Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James T Barry III Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alicia Dupies Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Archambo Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Borino Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Dallman CPA Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $199,200 |
| Fundraising events | $43,900 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $372,038 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $615,138 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $287,881 |
| Investment income | $133,701 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,533 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,866 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,049,759 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $199,985 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,997 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $506,551 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,012 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,667 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,856 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,820 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,464 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31,432 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,649 |
| Office expenses | $14,207 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,676 |
| Travel | $1,951 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,201 |
| Interest | $494 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,846 |
| Insurance | $12,226 |
| All other expenses | $1,293 |
| Total functional expenses | $968,317 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,379 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $659,383 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,063 |
| 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 | $5,997 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,015 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $736,484 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $721,978 |
| Total assets | $2,240,299 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,828 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,200 |
| 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 | $7,434 |
| Total liabilities | $40,462 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $1,078,117 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $1,121,720 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $2,199,837 |