Variety-The Childrens Charity Of Wisconsin Inc

Organization Overview

Variety-The Childrens Charity Of Wisconsin Inc is located in Elm Grove, WI. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Variety-The Childrens Charity Of Wisconsin Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Variety-The Childrens Charity Of 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 09/2023, Variety-The Childrens Charity Of Wisconsin Inc generated $564.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $614.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FREEDOM PROGRAM IMPROVES A CHILD'S MOBILITY, CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR MOBILITY AND OTHER ENABLING EQUIPMENT. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED EQUIPMENT INCLUDE ADAPTIVE BIKES, WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, LIFTS, RAMPS, VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ADN MORE. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS WHEN FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO COVER THE EXPENSIVE COST OF THE MOBILITY EQUIPMENT AND THEY ARE DENIED ACCESS TO INSURANCE COVERAGE.


CARE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING FUNDING FOR SPECIALIZED CARE, SUCH AS RESPITE CARE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND MORE.


CHATTER MATTERS COMMUNICATION CAMP GIVES CHILDREN A VOICE BY TEACHING FAMILIES HOW TO INCORPORATE A SPEECH GENERATING DEVICE INTO THEIR EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH UW-WHITEWATER, GRADUATE SPEECH PATHOLOGY STUDENTS AND OTHER STUDENT VOLUNTEERS AND INSTRUCTORS HOST THIS OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO USE ASSISTIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. THROUGH CAMP ACTIVITIES THE CHILD IMPROVES HIS OR HER DEVICE USE TO BECOME A MORE COMPETENT COMMUNICATOR. LEARNING OCCURS THROUGH FUN CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ARTS AND CRAFTS, ADAPTIVE SPORTS, GAMES, MUSIC, STORIES CAMPFIRE AND MORE.


OTHER, INCLUDING DISCOVER PROGRAM - VARIETY SPONSORS FREE, QUARTERLY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES A WAY TO CONNECT, DISCOVER NEW FRIENDS AND SCOCIALIZE THROUGH FUN, CASUAL EXPERIENCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Catherine Kenney
Executive Director
$13,300
Nancy Seidl Nelson
Prior Interim Executive Director
$78,500
Lois Trongard
President
$0
Joanne Blaesing
Vice President
$0
Mark Collins
Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Dalsbo
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$300,209
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$289,585
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $60,206
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$589,794
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $10,173
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $11,401
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$47,147
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $564,221

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Variety-The Childrens Charity Of Wisconsin Inc has awarded $35,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF WI - WHITEWATER

PURPOSE: CHATTER MATTERS GRANT

$25,000

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI

PURPOSE: GO BABY GO PROGRAM

$10,000
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