We Own It Inc

Organization Overview

We Own It Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2019, We Own It Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Own It 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 12/2019, We Own It Inc generated $491.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $626.8k during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 26.0% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CATALYZING CITIZEN ACTION FOR DEMOCRACY, PARTICIPATION, AND EXCELLENCE IN COOPERATIVES, THROUGH MEMBER EDUCATION AND ORGANIZING. OUR VISION IS AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR ALL OF US, WITH MANY DEMOCRATICALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES WORKING TO BUILD CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND LOCAL ASSETS, EQUITY, ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CIVIC TEAM WORKS TO INVOLVE AND TRAIN COOPERATIVE MEMBER-OWNERS IN LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY WITHIN THEIR COOPERATIVE AND SUPPORTS THE FELLOWSHIP, A NATIONAL NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATING TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS LOCALLY.


THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM WORKS TO INSPIRE AND ADVANCE MEMBER-OWNER LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBLE COOPERATIVE POLICY NATIONALLY BY INTEGRATING MEMBER-OWNER CAMPAIGNS WITH SOUND ONLINE STRATEGY AND BY EXEMPLIFYING STORIES OF MEMBER-OWNER LEADERSHIP AND COOPERATIVE EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jake Schlachter
Executive Director
$85,000
Don Kreis
Chair
$0
Nathan Schneider
Secretary
$0
Kathryn Anderson
Treasurer
$0
Patrick Cox
Trustee
$0
James Blaine
Trustee
$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$484,462
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$484,462
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,616
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 $491,036

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, We Own It Inc has awarded $59,000 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CLEAN UP THE RIVER ENVIRONMENT

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Montevideo, MN

PURPOSE: STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; RESEARCHING AND WRITING A REPORT ON FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR BENEFICIAL ELECTRIFICATION

$17,000

GROUNDWORK CENTER FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES INC

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Traverse City, MI

PURPOSE: RESEARCHING AND WRITING A REPORT ON FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR BENEFICIAL ELECTRIFICATION

$9,000

NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

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Raleigh, NC

PURPOSE: STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

$7,000

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

$7,000

NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL

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Billings, MT

PURPOSE: STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

$7,000

KENTUCKY COALITION INC

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London, KY

PURPOSE: STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

$7,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that We Own It Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$10,000
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