Wisconsin Cranberry Research And Education Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $947.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI
- Founding
- 11/1999
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 39-1966776
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Cranberry Research And Education Foundation Inc is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (U12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Wisconsin Cranberry Research And Education Foundation Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Cranberry Research And Education 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 10/2023, Wisconsin Cranberry Research And Education Foundation Inc generated $947.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $523.1k during the year ending 10/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR CRANBERRY GROWERS AND EMPLOYEES OF CRANBERRY GROWERS; DEVELOP A RESEARCH FACILITY FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH RELATED TO THE HORTICULTURE OF CRANBERRIES; AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOP BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ALL ASPECTS OF CRANBERRY PRODUCTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
RESEARCH STATION - THE FOUNDATION PURCHASED A 130-ACRE OPERATING CRANBERRY MARSH AND RELATED EQUIPMENT TO CREATE A CRANBERRY PRODUCTION RESEARCH FACILITY. THE 130 ACRES INCLUDES 33 ACRES OF OPERATING CRANBERRY BEDS.
CRANBERRY SCHOOL - THE FOUNDATION HOSTS A TWO-DAY PROGRAM THAT CRANBERRY GROWERS, AND THOSE INTERESTED, CAN ATTEND. THE PROGRAM DISCUSSES TOPICS RELATED TO THE CRANBERRY FIELD, SUCH AS INSECTS, PESTICIDES, POLLINATION, DRONES, PESTS AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT, AND GIVES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY TO GROWERS. ALSO INCLUDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. THIS ANNUAL PROGRAM IS SPONSORED AS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE WISCONSIN CRANBERRY RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE WISCONSIN STATE CRANBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION, AND THE UW-MADISON DIVISION OF EXTENSION.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE AIMS TO DEVELOP STRONG LEADERS FOR AGRICULTURE AND THE CRANBERRY COMMUNITY. THIS IS AIMED TOWARDS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PART OF THE CRANBERRY INDUSTRY AND ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Wolfe President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jim Van Wychen Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Danielle Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Stauner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Detlefsen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jed Colguhon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Roberts Project Expenses | 10/30/19 | $314,986 |
Heuer Bros Construction Project Expenses | 10/30/19 | $280,129 |
Roberts Project Expenses | 10/30/19 | $314,986 |
Heuer Bros Construction Project Expenses | 10/30/19 | $280,129 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $577,760 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $269,833 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,665 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $852,593 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,803 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,982 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $8,740 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $43,691 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $947,106 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $56,469 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,347 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $16,315 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,670 |
| Information technology | $1,614 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,944 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62,031 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $245,717 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $523,107 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,177 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $213,581 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $477,073 |
| 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 | $9,752 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,345,567 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $121,508 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,356 |
| Total assets | $4,181,014 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $182,476 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $688,287 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $18,301 |
| Total liabilities | $889,064 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,108,686 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $183,264 |
| 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 | $4,181,014 |
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