Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (I99) the organization is classified as: Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers generated $617.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $543.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR PRACTICING WISCONSIN TRIAL ATTORNEYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND TO THE BENCH OF THE BAR OF WISCONSIN. (APPROX 900 MEMBERS)
COMMUNICATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY JOURNAL FOR ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS PROVIDING OTHER LEGAL INFORMATION TO THE MEMBERSHIP. (APPROX 900 MEMBERS)
LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING - THE ASSOCIATION RETAINS THE SERVICES OF LOBBYISTS TO MONITOR AND REACT TO LEGISLATION IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN OF CONCERN TO ITS MEMBERS.
L.I.S.T. COMPENDIUM - PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS REGARDING LOW IMPACT SOFT TISSUE CASES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bryan M Roessler Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $175,923 |
Amy Risseeuw President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allan M Foeckler President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter M Young Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Noah Domnitz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristen S Scheuerman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $267,689 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,689 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $335,951 |
Investment income | $165 |
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 | $617,805 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $182,960 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,862 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,314 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $17,827 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,849 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $123,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,058 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $26,684 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $44,863 |
Travel | $466 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $577 |
Insurance | $2,786 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $543,215 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $964,332 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $6,400 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $866 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,300 |
Total assets | $974,898 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,521 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $24,385 |
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 | $25,906 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $948,992 |
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 | $974,898 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers has recieved totaling $14,160.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Association For Justice Washington, DC PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS | $14,160 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Caxambas Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $0 | $257,170 |
Dietary Managers Association St Charles, IL | $3,109,056 | $3,118,603 |
Minnesota Twins Community Fund Minneapolis, MN | $2,078,798 | $1,923,393 |
Casa Of The Fox Cities Inc Appleton, WI | $370,425 | $653,952 |
Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers Madison, WI | $974,898 | $617,805 |
L E Phillips Senior Center Inc Eau Claire, WI | $6,403,044 | $1,177,198 |
Yes 4 Minneapolis Education Fund St Paul, MN | $0 | $440,000 |
Just Of Dupage Wheaton, IL | $245,490 | $439,864 |
Tylers Justice Center For Children Stockton, IL | $748,773 | $294,974 |
Casa The Voice For Clinton Countys Children Saint Johns, MI | $97,812 | $214,238 |
The Illinois Civil Justice League Elmhurst, IL | $13,319 | $188,625 |
Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch Northville, MI | $675 | $0 |