Sustain Dane Inc
- Assets
- $417.3k
- Revenue
- $401.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 05/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-1953180
Organization Overview
Sustain Dane Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sustain Dane Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sustain Dane 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 12/2021, Sustain Dane Inc generated $401.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $363.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUSTAIN DANE'S VISION IS FOR A THRIVING AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY WITH A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT WE ARE PROUD TO PASS ON TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK - SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK IS A LEARNING COMMUNITY COMPOSED OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO CARE ABOUT PEOPLE, THE PLANET, AND PROFIT. VIA THIS NETWORK, SUSTAIN DANE SHARES NEW SKILLS AND STRATEGIES, RESEARCH FINDINGS, AND LOCAL CASE STUDIES, THROUGH QUARTERLY BREAKFAST MEETINGS, MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ONLINE RESOURCES. SBN ALSO INCLUDES SUSTAIN DANE'S SUSTAINABILITY STORIES PLATFORM, WHICH AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, RACES, AGES, GENDERS AND GEOGRAPHIES THAT ARE WORKING ON AND WANT TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. IN RECENT YEARS, MEMBERSHIP HAS EXPANDED AND NOW INCLUDES 100 ORGANIZATIONS SPANNING 25+ UNIQUE SECTORS.
NATURALLY OCCURRING AFFORDABLE HOUSING (NOAH) - THROUGH OUR NOAH PROJECT, WE ENGAGE WITH AGENCY STAKEHOLDERS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS, AND RESIDENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE THE NOAH STOCK IN DANE COUNTY MORE SUSTAINABLE. REDUCING ENERGY USE IN DANE COUNTY'S NOAH HOUSING STOCK IS A KEY CLIMATE PLANNING STRATEGY, AND PROVIDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS WITH THE MEANS TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS IS CRITICAL TO MAINTAINING THE AFFORDABILITY OF THESE UNITS. ENHANCING RESIDENT HEALTH AND COMFORT, REDUCING UTILITY BILLS, AND PROVIDING RESILIENCY FOR THESE HOMES IS A KEY STRATEGY TO PROVIDE A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING MARKET.
BUSINESS OUTREACH - ACCELERATE SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP (ASW) IS A ONE YEAR, FULLY-CUSTOMIZABLE PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WISH TO REDUCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, WHILE SAVING COSTS AND CREATING A HEALTHIER AND MORE ENGAGING WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY. ASW BUILDS ON THE SUCCESS OF SUSTAIN DANE'S MPOWER PROGRAM FROM TEN YEARS THAT ASSISTED OVER 100 GREEN TEAMS WITHIN A WIDE RANGE OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, HAVE COMPLETED MORE THAN 500 SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS, RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION, CLEAN ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND MORE.
SUSTAIN DANE SUMMIT - AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE THAT CONVENES SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVISTS WHO EMBRACE HOLISTIC SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND DESIRE TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE GREATER MADISON REGION. APPROXIMATELY 250 INDIVIDUALS CONVENED TO LISTEN, LEARN AND SHARE WITH ONE ANOTHER. THE SUMMIT WAS DEEMED SUCCESSFUL BASED UPON METRICS ACHIEVED AND PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Claire Schaefer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,875 |
Steve Whayland President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Missy Tracy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Richardson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Bradley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Benforado Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $7,577 |
| Membership dues | $77,908 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $73,195 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,707 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,120 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $334,387 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $64,320 |
| Investment income | $257 |
| 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 | $401,513 |
| 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. | $88,222 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,822 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $138,853 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $288 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,553 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,136 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,365 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,093 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,215 |
| Office expenses | $3,654 |
| Information technology | $5,651 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,350 |
| Travel | $1,072 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,289 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,726 |
| All other expenses | $134 |
| Total functional expenses | $363,170 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,482 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $220,622 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,659 |
| 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 | $3,563 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $417,326 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,307 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $27,123 |
| 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 | $60,430 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $300,603 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $56,293 |
| 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 | $417,326 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Sustain Dane Inc has recieved totaling $91,384.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $48,000 |
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc Findlay, OH PURPOSE: SCHOOL RECYCLING & FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Evjue Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT EFFICIENCY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,369 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mn350 Minneapolis, MN | $1,735,029 | $2,842,783 |
Savanna Institute Madison, WI | $10,548,651 | $5,295,861 |
The Conservation Coalition Inc Appleton, WI | $1,206,976 | $1,663,512 |
Leonardo Academy Inc Madison, WI | $325,531 | $994,568 |
Iowa Nutrient Research And Education Council Des Moines, IA | $202,424 | $495,836 |
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association Bloomington, MN | $880,637 | $638,027 |
Center For Earth Energy And Democracy Minneapolis, MN | $3,048,835 | $1,625,277 |
Water Quality Research Foundation Lisle, IL | $2,689,251 | $343,033 |
Food For Climate League Inc Evanston, IL | $250,460 | $599,023 |
Sustain Dane Inc Madison, WI | $417,326 | $401,513 |
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation C/O Dept Of Crop & Soil Science Lansing, MI | $2,536,301 | $87,684 |
Mandaamin Institute Inc Elkhorn, WI | $409,041 | $396,099 |