Wisconsin Professional Police Assn Political Action Committee is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (I60) the organization is classified as: Law Enforcement, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wisconsin Professional Police Assn Political Action Committee employed 21 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Professional Police Assn Political Action Committee is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wisconsin Professional Police Assn Political Action Committee generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SINCE THE WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION (WPPA) BEGAN SERVING THE NEEDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL STATEWIDE IN 1932, IT HAS DEVELOPED EXPERTISE IN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, AND PROVIDING FRATERNAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ONGOING CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF LABOR CONTRACTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 6,000 ACTIVE MEMBERS OF 370 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CIVILIAN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNITS. LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES HAVE INCLUDED SECURING PASSAGE OF NEW LAWS THAT PERMIT OFF-DUTY AND FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS ON OR NEAR SCHOOL GROUNDS, CREATING PENALTIES FOR COMMITTING AND/OR THREATENING AN OFFICER WITH BATTERY, EXPANDING THE LAWFUL USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS TO INVESTIGATE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN, AND INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO ALLOW CERTAIN SURVIVORS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THAT ARE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY TO MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.
EXTENDED LEGAL PROTECTION PLAN - THE ASSOCIATION'S IN-HOUSE ATTORNEYS REPRESENT MEMBERS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF AREAS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS THAT GOVERN THAT VITAL SERVICE. ASSOCIATION ATTORNEYS ALSO REPRESENT MEMBERS IN CRITICAL INCIDENTS, SUCH AS WHEN OFFICERS ARE INVOLVED IN SHOOTINGS, SQUAD ACCIDENTS, OR IN-CUSTODY DEATHS.
LEGISLATIVE - WPPA EMPLOYS LOBBYISTS TO ADVOCATE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY AT LARGE ON A WIDE VARIETY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LABOR AND PROFESSIONAL POLICY MATTERS BEFORE THE STATE LEGISLATURE. ALONG WITH PASSING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BILL OF RIGHTS, WHICH ESTABLISHED "JUST CAUSE" AS THE STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST OFFICERS BY EMPLOYERS, SOME OF OUR MORE RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE NEW LAWS THAT REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PAY THE LEGAL FEES OF OFFICERS WHO ARE EXONERATED IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING FROM ON-DUTY CONDUCT, ESTABLISH TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT INJURE OFFICERS WHILE TRYING TO ESCAPE, AND REQUIRE INDEPENDENT AND TRANSPARENT INVESTIGATIONS INTO OFFICER INVOLVED DEATHS BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES.
OTHER PROGRAMS - OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF COSTS INCURRED FOR THE ANNUAL CONVENTION, WISCONSIN POLICE JOURNAL, AND THE WISCONSIN LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM OF VALOR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Palmer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $200,301 |
Roger Palek Director Or Legal And Field Services | 40 | $132,224 | |
Andrew Schauer Senior Staff Attorney | 40 | $124,585 | |
Jean Steinhauer Director Of Administration And Finance | Officer | 40 | $112,469 |
Jeryl Vonderheid Business Agent | 40 | $108,548 | |
Todd Hoover President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $3,000 |
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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,172,356 |
Investment income | $21,718 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,300 |
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 | -$2,940 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,197,180 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,313 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $389,137 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,332,985 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $103,427 |
Other employee benefits | $396,127 |
Payroll taxes | $125,259 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,351 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,215 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,227 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,639 |
Office expenses | $51,454 |
Information technology | $28,063 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $168,703 |
Travel | $105,922 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $72,762 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,319 |
Insurance | $27,039 |
All other expenses | $55,250 |
Total functional expenses | $3,054,642 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,632 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,355 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $87,302 |
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 | $50,642 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,987 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,648,495 |
Investments—other securities | $57,175 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,959,588 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,011 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $85,793 |
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 | $285,023 |
Total liabilities | $469,827 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,489,761 |
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 | $1,959,588 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wisconsin Professional Police Assn Political Action Committee has recieved totaling $7,313.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Madison Professional Police Officers Association Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,313 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Assured Family Services Deroit, MI | $7,812,861 | $10,354,363 |
Wisconsin Professional Police Assn Political Action Committee Madison, WI | $1,959,588 | $3,197,180 |
Police Officers Federation Of Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN | $2,407,295 | $913,252 |
Michigan St Police Troopers Assoc East Lansing, MI | $5,468,707 | $1,537,171 |
Michigan Sheriffs Association Educational Services Inc Lansing, MI | $1,294,237 | $1,465,338 |
Illinois Sheriffs Association Springfield, IL | $1,443,006 | $1,301,611 |
Illinois Association Of Chiefs Of Police Foundation Springfield, IL | $287,364 | $848,067 |
St Paul Police Federation St Paul, MN | $796,643 | $468,671 |
Mke Urban Stables Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,579,010 | $295,814 |
Fraternal Order Of Police Milwaukee, WI | $966,774 | $331,396 |
Americans For Effective Law Enforcement Inc Skokie, IL | $891,395 | $280,821 |
The Front Line Foundation St Louis Park, MN | $288,996 | $334,635 |