The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to 38k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $68b in revenue and employ 429.6k individuals.
Where Do Wisconsin
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Wisconsin?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 3,170 | 32,069 | $6,822,403,265 | $7,224,582,829 |
| Green Bay | 905 | 17,319 | $2,309,032,990 | $368,891,043 |
| Appleton | 659 | 16,264 | $2,295,030,454 | $817,741,026 |
| La Crosse | 522 | 8,308 | $3,147,621,717 | $325,926,068 |
| Waukesha | 463 | 12,138 | $1,702,511,411 | $1,148,134,599 |
| Eau Claire | 459 | 8,338 | $1,064,352,013 | $183,955,541 |
| Racine | 449 | 3,347 | $305,642,597 | $265,180,508 |
| Kenosha | 425 | 7,279 | $635,514,677 | $28,489,820 |
| Oshkosh | 402 | 7,244 | $540,733,934 | $64,547,844 |
| Wausau | 400 | 12,338 | $1,346,323,305 | $354,360,953 |
| Brookfield | 384 | 3,979 | $1,584,980,342 | $211,798,117 |
| Janesville | 375 | 6,131 | $916,510,834 | $208,024,630 |
| Sheboygan | 372 | 3,386 | $315,310,088 | $42,723,323 |
| Fond Du Lac | 302 | 6,934 | $997,296,283 | $325,582,852 |
| Oconomowoc | 285 | 6,547 | $582,190,967 | $52,270,221 |
| Wauwatosa | 272 | 3,956 | $1,242,217,235 | $97,387,691 |
| West Bend | 256 | 2,113 | $249,321,590 | $63,523,251 |
| Middleton | 254 | 5,948 | $1,320,670,034 | $16,544,066 |
| Manitowoc | 244 | 1,648 | $234,005,285 | $103,774,904 |
| Stevens Point | 229 | 4,273 | $1,945,902,709 | $112,022,486 |
Explore Nonprofits in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Retired Educators Association Wrea Foundation Inc
Middleton, WI
Assets: $488k
Revenue: $6k
MISSION:
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC EDUCATION BY USING METHODS SUCH AS: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, TEACHER GRANTS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING, AND TO ENHANCE AND FOSTER VOLUNTEERISM.
Smart Thinking Foundation Inc
Oshkosh, WI
Assets: $487k
Revenue: $650k
MISSION:
TO ASSIST EDUCATORS IN OBTAINING ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Senior Friends Inc
Hartford, WI
Assets: $487k
Revenue: $290k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the senior population. Also included are organizations that administer funding for senior services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.
American Legion
Darlington, WI
Assets: $487k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.
Elizabeth Jones Chisholm Charitable Trust
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $487k
Revenue: $26k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Viroqua Hockey Association Inc
Viroqua, WI
Assets: $486k
Revenue: $242k
MISSION:
TO OPERATE A FACILITY WHICH PROMOTES AND INVOLVES AREA YOUTH IN AMATEUR ICE ACTIVITIES AND COMPETITIVE HOCKEY. 400+ YOUTHS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS
Rethinking Schools Limited
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $485k
Revenue: $888k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
RETHINKING SCHOOLS IS A NONPROFIT PUBLISHER AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUSTAINING AND STRENGTHENING PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACHING AND EDUCATION ACTIVISM. OUR MAGAZINE, BOOKS, AND OTHER RESOURCES PROMOTE EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN THE CLASSROOM. WE ENCOURAGE GRASSROOTS EFFORTS IN OUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING AND WELL BEING OF OUR CHILDREN, AND TO BUILD BROAD DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENTS FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.
Greater Eau Claire Area Chamber Of Commerce
Eau Claire, WI
Assets: $485k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 19
MISSION:
PROMOTE, PROTECT, FOSTER, AND ADVANCE AGRICULTURE, BUSINESS, AND INDUSTRY IN THE EAU CLAIRE AREA
Wisconsin Dairy Products Association Inc
Middleton, WI
Assets: $485k
Revenue: $487k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
PROMOTE GENERAL WELFARE AND BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THOSE IN THE DAIRY PRODUCTS BUSINESS.
John J Signer Memorial Fund Trust 14148950
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $485k
Revenue: $7k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Michael J Kilroy Trust
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $485k
Revenue: $14k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Dane County Farm Bureau Cooperative
Madison, WI
Assets: $485k
Revenue: $343k
MISSION:
PROMOTE, PROTECT AND REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS PROVIDE A COUNTY WIDE MEDIUM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION FOR GRADES K-12 IN FOUR SCHOOLS.
American Postal Workers Union
Madison, WI
Assets: $484k
Revenue: $188k
Employees: 28
MISSION:
THIS LABOR UNION SERVES AS A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(5).
Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Inc
Madison, WI
Assets: $484k
Revenue: $161k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTS FOR WOMEN BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS TO HEAL EMOTIONALLY.
Seth Peterson Cottage Conservancy Inc
Lake Delton, WI
Assets: $484k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Lionel Railroad Club Inc
New Berlin, WI
Assets: $484k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
George Rossman Fund For Pacific University
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $484k
Revenue: $16k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.
Sirona Recovery Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $483k
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 80
MISSION:
TO BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION RESOURCES. THIS IS DONE BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT BUILD COMMUNITIES FREE FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
Gibson Briscoe Charitable Tr
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $483k
Revenue: $498k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Milwaukee Innercity Congregations Allied For Hope Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Assets: $483k
Revenue: $296k
MISSION:
MICAH IS A MULTI-RACIAL, MULTI-FAITH ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING JUSTICE ISSUES THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY AND ON THE MEMBERS OF MICAH CONGREGATIONS. MICAH'S GOAL IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO ACT TOGETHER IN PURSUIT OF JUSTICE, AND TO ORGANIZE SO THAT MANY PEOPLE OF MANY TRADITIONS CAN COME TOGETHER TO SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE FOR JUSTICE.