Wisconsin Education Association Council is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Wisconsin Education Association Council employed 126 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Education Association Council is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2022, Wisconsin Education Association Council generated $6.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Wisconsin Education Association Council has awarded 104 individual grants totaling $2,664,299. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO AID AND ASSIST AFFILIATED LOCALS, THEIR MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY SUCH AFFILIATED LOCALS IN OBTAINING AND EXTENDING THE BENEFITS OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, THE IMPROVEMENT OF WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS AND TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNORGANIZED TEACHERS AND EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL INTO LOCALS OF THEIR OWN CHOOSING FOR THEIR MUTUAL AID, PROTECTION AND ADVANCEMENT; TO AID MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE WISCONSIN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION COUNCIL AFFILIATED LOCALS IN OBTAINING IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS BY EVERY LAWFUL MEANS; TO PROMOTE HIGH ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE EDUCATION PROFESSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF ITS LOCAL MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND THE WEA, INC. FOR THEIR MUTUAL CONCERN, AID AND WELFARE; TO COORDINATE THE ACTIVITIES AND STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF IT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ELECTED LEADERSHIP - PROVIDES STRONG COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBER-LEADER ADVOCATES TO ORGANIZE IN THE FIELD TO AID AGAINST ANTI-UNION LEGISLATION.
MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATION - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN-HOUSE OR FROM OUTSIDE COUNCIL TO MEMBERS AS WELL AS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO REQUIRE LEGAL CONSULT OR ANALYSIS FOR PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR STATE AGENCY RULE DEVELOPMENT.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS - PROVIDES UNIQUE TRAININGS DELIVERED BY EDUCATORS TO EDUCATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peggy Wirtz-Olsen President | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $121,167 |
Kim Schroeder Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $129,265 |
Nathan Ugoretz Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $0 |
Nick Sirek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirah Zeilinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Glabere Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $715,072 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $715,072 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,827,405 |
Investment income | $38,521 |
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 | $6,639,749 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $151,204 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $64,680 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $998,140 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,846,762 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $247,515 |
Other employee benefits | $1,367,645 |
Payroll taxes | $208,516 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $249,553 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $401,297 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,400 |
Office expenses | $267,729 |
Information technology | $113,612 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $316,020 |
Travel | $257,685 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,829 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,563 |
Insurance | $90,312 |
All other expenses | $60,136 |
Total functional expenses | $6,724,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,541,370 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $104,027 |
Accounts receivable, net | $203,644 |
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 | $74,256 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,577 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $7,932,056 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,428,398 |
Total assets | $12,347,328 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,585,037 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $123,166 |
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 | $1,362,921 |
Total liabilities | $4,071,124 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,276,204 |
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 | $12,347,328 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Education Association Council has awarded $139,800 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE PURPOSE: EDUCATION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE | $10,000 |
EAU CLAIRE ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS PURPOSE: ACTIVITY GRANT | $11,000 |
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF WI-SEGREGATED FUND PURPOSE: OPERATING ASSISTANCE | $12,000 |
CITIZEN ACTION OF WISCONSIN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
WEA MEMBER BENEFIT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,000 |
FOR OUR FUTURE ACTION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $72,000 |