Wisdom Action Network Inc
- Assets
- $87.5k
- Revenue
- $43.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 08/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-4196797
Organization Overview
Wisdom Action Network Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisdom Action Network Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wisdom Action Network Inc generated $43.0 in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.2k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES OF PRESSING PUBLIC CONCERN, DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT RELATE TO RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PUBLICIZING THE POSITIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021 THE WISDOM ACTION NETWORK EDUCATED MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. IT ALSO BEGAN A PROCESS OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, ESPECIALLY TO HELP NEW AND OCCASIONAL VOTERS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. FINALLY, STAFF AND LEADERSHIP OF THE WISDOM ACTION NETWORK USED 2021 AS A TIME TO PLAN FOR OUTREACH AND VOTER ENGAGEMENT IN 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lee Henderson-Tatum President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Betty Groenewold Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Lowder Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gilman Halsted Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Liners Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Catoya Roberts Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $43 |
| 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 | $43 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $72,457 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,542 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,569 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,273 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $102,190 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $87,534 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $87,541 |
| 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 | $87,541 |
| 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 | $87,541 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wisdom Action Network Inc has awarded $469,000 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: IVE Work | $209,000 |
Wausau, WI PURPOSE: IVE Work | $57,000 |
MENOMINEE MENIKANAEHKEM PURPOSE: IVE Work | $45,000 |
Eau Claire, WI PURPOSE: IVE Work | $27,000 |
Green Bay, WI PURPOSE: IVE Work | $25,000 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: IVE Work | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Wisdom Action Network Inc has recieved totaling $914,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: PRIMARY PURPOSE | $182,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: PRIMARY PURPOSE | $182,000 |
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $125,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
America Votes Washington, DC PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $90,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship Education Fund Chicago, IL | $1,811,561 | $3,583,375 |
Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | $3,827,463 | $5,832,500 |
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Mcfarland, WI | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 |
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | $1,925,718 | $2,738,841 |
Vote Common Good Edina, MN | $351,590 | $1,498,075 |
Chicago Votes Chicago, IL | $1,474,463 | $1,810,608 |
Fair Vote Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | $22,795 | $983,309 |
Voces De La Frontera Action Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,456,211 | $508,459 |
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Inc Chicago, IL | $1,044,503 | $591,567 |
League Of Women Voters Of Minnesota Education Fund Inc St Paul, MN | $1,560,677 | $472,460 |
League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $527,044 | $496,534 |
We The People Action Fund Detroit, MI | $1,647,369 | $2,056,137 |