Wisconsineye Public Affairs Network Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wisconsineye Public Affairs Network Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsineye Public Affairs Network 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, Wisconsineye Public Affairs Network Inc generated $882.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
TO KEEP STATE RESIDENTS EDUCATED AND INFORMED, IN A NONPARTISAN MANNER, ON A BROAD RANGE OF WISCONSIN PUBLIC ISSUES AND POLICY MATTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WISCONSINEYE'S STATE CAPITOL COVERAGE, STREAMED ON THE INTERNET AND BROADCAST OVER CABLE TELEVISION, SERVES DIFFERENT AUDIENCES STATEWIDE: (1) GAVEL-TO-GAVEL COVERAGE OF THE LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL, AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES SERVES TO INFORM CITIZENS AND A PROFESSIONAL, INSTITUTIONAL AUDIENCE; (2) UNEDITED COVERAGE OF PUBLIC POLICY DISCUSSIONS AND CIVIC EVENTS ACROSS WISCONSIN BENEFITS A BROAD AND GROWING STATEWIDE AUDIENCE OF INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Farrow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Scholz Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Riordan Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Kampman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Streicher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Meyer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $250,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $586,730 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,932 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $836,730 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $39,650 |
| Investment income | $5,817 |
| 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 | $882,438 |
| 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. | $285,927 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,408 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $364,492 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,594 |
| Other employee benefits | $60,812 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,614 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,768 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $75,841 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,843 |
| Office expenses | $22,744 |
| Information technology | $34,161 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $169,949 |
| Travel | $7,108 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,508 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,246 |
| Insurance | $19,934 |
| All other expenses | $5,076 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,216,308 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $115,279 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,004 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75 |
| 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 | $2,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $204,517 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $183 |
| Other assets | $255,921 |
| Total assets | $596,479 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,393 |
| 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 | $225,229 |
| Total liabilities | $305,622 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $255,389 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,468 |
| 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 | $596,479 |