Wisconsin Law Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $282.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 08/1963
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 39-6063515
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Law Foundation Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (I02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Law 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 06/2023, Wisconsin Law Foundation Inc generated $282.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $156.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Wisconsin Law Foundation Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $162,320. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WISCONSIN LAW FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, IMPROVEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND OTHER LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH FUNDING OF INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE VISION OF THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRUMAN MCNULTY GRANTS: THE MCNULTY GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, OR IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, OR ARE A LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT. THE RECIPIENTS OF THE FY2023 GRANTS ARE: ABC FOR HEALTH; BRIARPATCH YOUTH SERVICES, INC.; CATHOLIC MULTICULTURAL CENTER; CENTRO LEGAL; CRAWFORD COUNTY TEEN COURT; GRANT COUNTY TEEN COURT, MILWAUKEE JUSTICE CENTER; SAUK COUNTY FAMILY LAW COURT; VERA COURT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, WISCONSIN TEEN COURT ASSOCIATION.
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, IMPROVEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND OTHER LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH FUNDING OF INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE VISION OF THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: THE BELLE CASE LA FOLLETTE AWARDS RECOGNIZE THREE RECENT LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES, WHO ARE STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN MEMBERS AND PRACTICING IN WISCONSIN, AND WHO REPRESENT UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS, SUCH AS PEOPLE OF MODEST MEANS AND THOSE WHO LIVE IN RURAL AREAS. ONE AWARD IS GIVEN TO A GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL. ONE AWARD IS GIVEN TO A GRADUATE OF MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL. ONE AWARD IS GIVEN TO A GRADUATE OF A LAW SCHOOL LOCATED OUTSIDE WISCONSIN WHO IS PRACTICING IN WISCONSIN.
STATE BAR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE STATE BAR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANTS SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT, WHICH PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE LAW AND CITIZENSHIP THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT FAMILIARIZES STUDENTS WITH THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM WITH STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A TRIAL SIMULATION AS LAWYERS AND WITNESSES.
1. 2023 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE'S CLE SPEAKER FEE.2. 2023 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR FOUR DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.3. 2023 SOLO AND SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR THREE DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.4. EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR OF THE 2023 DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP RECEPTION WHICH HONORS BOTH THE LAW CLERKS AND EMPLOYERS FOR THIS YEAR'S DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM. LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE PROFESSION COME TOGETHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ANNUAL GATHERING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr Larry J Martin Secretary (see Schedule O) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Joseph M Troy President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Atty Deanne M Koll 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Atty Howard J Bichler 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Atty Dean R Dietrich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Atty Margaret Ahne Herlitzka Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $216,044 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,800 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,044 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $48,535 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,622 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $282,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,062 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,095 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,194 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,304 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $156,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,431 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $143,534 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,788 |
| 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 | $789 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,554,467 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $41,800 |
| Total assets | $2,790,809 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,661,795 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,129,014 |
| 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 | $2,790,809 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Law Foundation Inc has awarded $30,950 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN PURPOSE: STATE BAR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $17,022 |
STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN PURPOSE: STATE BAR LAW-RELATED DIVERSITY EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING | $13,928 |