A Better Wisconsin Together Inc is located in Monona, WI. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, A Better Wisconsin Together Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Wisconsin Together 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 12/2022, A Better Wisconsin Together Inc generated $11.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.5m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY SERVING AS A CENTER FOR PROGRESSIVE MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION IN WISCONSIN. THE CORPORATION'S RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY MESSAGING INCLUDED FEDERAL AND STATE GRASSROOTS LOBBYING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXECUTIVE BRANCH PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS LOBBYING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON THE PUBLIC POLICIES IN CONNECTION WITH EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS AND DECISIONS.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS LOBBYING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON THE PUBLIC POLICIES IN CONNECTION WITH LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ACTIONS AND DECISIONS.
JUDICIAL BRANCH PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS LOBBYING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON THE PUBLIC POLICIES IN CONNECTION WITH JUDICIAL BRANCH ACTIONS AND DECISIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jacqueline Boynton President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Miller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amanda Cone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jasmine Nears Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Walloch Executive Director | Officer | 37 | $145,093 |
Michael Browne Deputy Director | 30 | $121,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The New Media Firm Inc Content Creation And Placement | 12/30/22 | $6,304,900 |
Real Voices Media Content Creation And Placement | 12/30/22 | $325,000 |
Blueprint Interactive Content Creation And Placement | 12/30/22 | $250,000 |
Grow Progress Inc Content Creation And Placement | 12/30/22 | $138,500 |
Godfrey & Kahn Sc Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $134,833 |
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 | $10,915,325 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,915,325 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $87,500 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,765 |
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 | $11,233,398 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,995,000 |
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. | $145,093 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,135 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $859,370 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $52,940 |
Payroll taxes | $88,910 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $124,374 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,370 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,146,679 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,222 |
Office expenses | $22,912 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,168 |
Travel | $6,457 |
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 | $810 |
Insurance | $29,036 |
All other expenses | $8,835 |
Total functional expenses | $10,521,176 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,137,702 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,344 |
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 | $11,536 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,239 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,165,821 |
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 | $2,863,460 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $302,361 |
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 | $3,165,821 |