Wisconsin Alliance for Reform Inc is located in Waunakee, WI. Wisconsin Alliance for Reform 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 12/2023, Wisconsin Alliance for Reform Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Wisconsin Alliance for Reform Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $1,958,751. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INFORMING AND EDUCATING WISCONSIN CITIZENS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE STRONG FAMILIES, CREATE JOBS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, LIMIT GOVERNMENT, REDUCE THE TAX BURDEN ON CITIZENS AND PROVIDE SAFE COMMUNITIES FOR EVERY WISCONSIN FAMILY. PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO CARRY OUT THESE GOALS BY MOBILIZING WISCONSINITES THAT SHARE OUR VISION FOR SMALLER GOVERNMENT, LOWER TAXES AND EXPANDED PERSONAL FREEDOMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WISCONSIN ALLIANCE FOR REFORM IS A COALITION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS COMMITTED TO CREATING GREATER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WISCONSIN FAMILIES. OUR FOCUS IS AIMED AT INFORMING AND EDUCATING WISCONSIN CITIZENS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE STRONG FAMILIES, CREATE JOBS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, LIMIT GOVERNMENT, REDUCE THE TAX BURDEN ON CITIZENS AND PROVIDE SAFE COMMUNITIES FOR EVERY WISCONSIN FAMILY. THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE FOR REFORM WILL PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO CARRY OUT THESE GOALS BY MOBILIZING WISCONSINITES THAT SHARE OUR VISION FOR SMALLER GOVERNMENT, LOWER TAXES AND EXPANDED PERSONAL FREEDOMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Randy Melchert President | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Eric O'keefe Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kim Gorden Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
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 | $1,112,867 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,112,867 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,112,867 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $716,772 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $111,341 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,583 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,228 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9 |
Travel | $53 |
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 | $1,418,131 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Alliance for Reform Inc has awarded $716,772 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CONSERVATIVE ACTION FOR AMERI | | | $204,123 |
EMPOWER WISCONSIN INC | | | $22,500 |
KEEP WISCONSIN WORKING | | | $490,149 |