Wispirg Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $244.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 10/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 39-1926253
Organization Overview
Wispirg Foundation Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wispirg Foundation 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 06/2021, Wispirg Foundation Inc generated $70.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $77.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WHEN CONSUMERS ARE CHEATED OR THE VOICES OF ORDINARY CITIZENS ARE DROWNED OUT BY SPECIAL INTEREST LOBBYISTS, WISPIRG SPEAKS UP AND TAKES ACTION. WE UNCOVER THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND FIGHT TO END THEM, USING THE TIME-TESTED TOOLS OF INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH, MEDIA EXPOSS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND LITIGATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, STOP THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN FOOD PRODUCTION, DEFEND THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU AND PROMOTE CONSUMER PROTECTION BY STRENGTHENING REGULATIONS AROUND PRODUCT SAFETY.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTINGEDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC TOIMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, STOP THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN FOOD PRODUCTION, DEFEND THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU AND PROMOTE CONSUMER PROTECTION BY STRENGTHENING REGULATIONS AROUND PRODUCT SAFETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Dobjensky Secretary, Treasurer, Director | 1 | $0 | |
Anne Ditzler Director | 1 | $0 | |
Mia Scampini Moore President, Director | 1 | $0 | |
Stacey Hafner Vice President, Director | 1 | $0 | |
Nancie Koenigsberg Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $69,960 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $186 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $70,146 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $26,062 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $9,968 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $18,916 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $107 |
| Other expenses | $6,741 |
| Total expenses | $77,514 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $76,027 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $244,617 |
| Total liabilities | $40,954 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $203,663 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wispirg Foundation Inc has awarded $40,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SIERRA CLUB PURPOSE: General support | $15,000 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: General support | $13,500 |
Oshkosh, WI PURPOSE: General support | $12,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wispirg Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sally Mead Hands Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS | $25,000 |
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