Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc
- Assets
- $6.2m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 12/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-1606079
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty 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 12/2022, Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION SHALL ADVANCE THE RULE OF LAW, FREE MARKETS AND A ROBUST CIVIC CULTURE THROUGH LITIGATION, RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL TO LIKE MINDED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITIGATION: THE WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR LAW & LIBERTY IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF FREE MARKETS, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND A ROBUST CIVIL SOCIETY THROUGH EDUCATION, LITIGATION AND PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AS A NON-PROFIT AND NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION LITIGATES IN THE AREAS OF PROPERTY RIGHTS, THE FREEDOM TO EARN A LIVING, VOTING RIGHTS, REGULATION, TAXATION, SCHOOL CHOICE, AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AS AN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO ADVANCE THE DEBATE CONCERNING LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY IN THESE AND OTHER AREAS. OTHER AREAS INCLUDE OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS. WE HAVE ASSISTED MANY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS. SUCH ASSISTANCE INCLUDES HELP DRAFTING REQUESTS, AND WRITING THREATENING LETTERS TO RECALCITRANT GOVERNMENTS.
POLICY & EDUCATION INTITIATIVE: THIS PROJECT REVOLVES AROUND EXPANDING PARENTAL AND SCHOOL AUTONOMY, DISRUPTING THE ENTRENCHED BUREAUCRACIES, AND PUSHING FOR POLICIES THAT MAKE STATE FUNDS FOLLOW THE STUDENT. IN SHORT, WE SEEK TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND EDUCATIONAL CHOICE. WE PURSUE THESE OBJECTIVES THROUGH CAREFUL STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND PUBLIC ADVOCACY, INCLUDING REPORTS AND PRESS RELEASES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard M Esenberg President & General Counse | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $408,624 |
Elisabeth Sobic Director Of Education Poli | Officer | 40 | $154,502 |
Anthony Lococo Deputy Counsel | Officer | 40 | $150,972 |
Luke Berg Deputy Counsel | 40 | $145,086 | |
Dan Lennington Deputy Counsel | 40 | $142,094 | |
Lucas Vebber Deputy Counsel | 40 | $141,191 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $62,298 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,434,098 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,496,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $201,000 |
| Investment income | $4,418 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$755 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,955 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,665,104 |
| 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. | $937,563 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,380 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,373,096 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $122,804 |
| Other employee benefits | $200,413 |
| Payroll taxes | $157,969 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,015 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,911 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $23,912 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $207,711 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,353 |
| Information technology | $10,064 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $163,560 |
| Travel | $3,951 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,503 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,754 |
| Insurance | $6,502 |
| All other expenses | $36,182 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,417,220 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,794,702 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $990,347 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $7,333 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,854 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $292,130 |
| Total assets | $6,156,366 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $149 |
| 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 | $283,903 |
| Total liabilities | $284,052 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,297,570 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,574,744 |
| 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 | $6,156,366 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc has recieved totaling $960,121.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bradley Impact Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $264,250 |
Bradley Impact Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $264,250 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: General Support | | $150,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $65,510 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $65,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: $50,000 for COVID-19 mandate/ $300 for your endowment fund | $50,300 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | $6,502,087 | $14,199,001 |
Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | $6,414,739 | $5,402,017 |
Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $5,196,321 | $4,063,190 |
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,156,366 | $4,665,104 |
Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | $4,208,569 | $6,289,778 |
Business And Professional People For The Public Interest Chicago, IL | $13,543,972 | $3,404,355 |
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing Chicago, IL | $2,020,202 | $3,116,718 |
Latino Policy Forum Chicago, IL | $3,384,314 | $3,736,734 |
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc Chicago, IL | $2,236,173 | $2,470,113 |
Gender Justice St Paul, MN | $1,864,775 | $2,374,483 |
Legal Rights Center Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $1,044,335 | $1,660,071 |
James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy Evanston, IL | $698,122 | $1,226,589 |