Wisconsin Progress Inc
- Assets
- $106.5k
- Revenue
- $386.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 09/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4544190
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Progress Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (R19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wisconsin Progress Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Progress 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 12/2021, Wisconsin Progress Inc generated $386.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $309.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WISCONSIN PROGRESS IS A STATE-BASED CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM, RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING A PROGRESSIVE NETWORK OF ELECTED LEADERS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL. OUR CANDIDATES REPRESENT THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROGRESSIVE LEADERS IN WISCONSIN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOUNDED IN 2009, WISCONSIN PROGRESS IS A STATE-BASED CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM, RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING A PROGRESSIVE NETWORK OF ELECTED LEADERS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL. OUR CANDIDATES REPRESENT THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROGRESSIVE LEADERS IN WISCONSIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Couto Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $106,000 |
Robert Bauman Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $58,605 |
Kyle Weatherly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Safar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandy Pasch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Boynton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $386,542 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $386,542 |
| 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 | $386,542 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,605 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,501 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $80,624 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,156 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $285 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,914 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $810 |
| Information technology | $363 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $250 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,940 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $308,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,456 |
| 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 | $106,456 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,000 |
| 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 | $25,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $81,456 |
| 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 | $106,456 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wisconsin Progress Inc has recieved totaling $85,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: PROJECT GRANT | $50,000 |
The Brookby Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
American Federation Of Teachers Highland, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fix The System - Wisconsin Inc Middleton, WI | $496,797 | $3,653,480 |
American Idea Foundation Inc Janesville, WI | $10,348,955 | $2,815,471 |
1848 Project Inc Cedarburg, WI | $149,064 | $392,574 |
Wisconsin Progress Inc Milwaukee, WI | $106,456 | $386,542 |
Churches United Of The Quad City Area Bettendorf, IA | $2,103,181 | $391,816 |
Out Center Benton Harbor, MI | $93,113 | $215,699 |
Fund For Equal Justice Inc Detroit, MI | $17,317 | $0 |
North West Michigan Fishing Club Kalkaska, MI | $10,162 | $0 |
Fullersburg Neighbors Organization Geneva, IL | $6,745 | $0 |