Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation Inc is located in Oconomowoc, WI. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation 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 12/2023, Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation Inc generated $219.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 62.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $22.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS SHOWING NEED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Bower Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Leroy Keifer Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Lori Williams Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Orville Olson Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Mary Olson Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Ruthann Watts Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $207,356 |
| Interest on Savings | $193 |
| Dividends & Interest | $12,251 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$599 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $219,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $349 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $581 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $786 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $10,224 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,460 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $22,684 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,259 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $165 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $1,496 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $25,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $508,630 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation Inc has awarded $12,460 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
JESSICA KIEFER PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $8,000 |
ROGER CHASE PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $300 |
CATRINA NELSON PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $242 |
DEBBIE SCHULZE PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $2,000 |
14 PERSONS PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH CHEER | $1,918 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northern Star Foundation St Paul, MN | $3,877,079 | $137,141 |
Native Skywatchers Incorporated Maple Grove, MN | $89,766 | $212,233 |
Appraisal Institute Chicago, IL | $188,531 | $242,727 |
Minnesota Astronomical Society Minneapolis, MN | $213,794 | $0 |
Orions Quest Livonia, MI | $24,876 | $0 |
Star Prairie Fish And Game Inc Star Prairie, WI | $190,459 | $0 |
Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation Inc Oconomowoc, WI | $508,630 | $219,201 |
F A Sackett Armstrong Chapel Fund Milwaukee, WI | $207,636 | $873 |
Blue Star Mothers Of America Inc Pine City, MN | $8,765 | $0 |
Robert And Susan Star Foundation Highland Park, IL | $165,995 | $3,144 |
Chicago Astronomical Society Chicago, IL | $2,946 | $0 |
Great Lakes Association Of Astronomy Clubs Howell, MI | $0 | $0 |