Civic Intelligence

Badger Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 39-1592727

Apr 01, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015 • Filed on Jul 24, 2015

633 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 330Milwaukee, WI 53203

(414) 255-9940

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

30th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

26th percentile

-5.6%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$171,948

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

91st percentile

47%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-6.1%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$2,896,336

Up $927,828 (+47%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$2,839,416

Up $870,908 (+44%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$56,920

Up $56,920 from 2014

Revenue

Down

$646,042

Down $41,739 (-6.1%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$682,259

Up $74,710 (+12%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$36,217

Down $116,449 (-145%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,393,556Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,393,5562011Assets 2012: $2,146,242Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,146,2422012Assets 2013: $1,888,276Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,888,2762013Assets 2014: $1,968,508Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,968,5082014Assets 2015: $2,896,336Liabilities 2015: $56,920Net Assets 2015: $2,839,4162015Assets 2016: $2,852,149Liabilities 2016: $22,099Net Assets 2016: $2,830,0502016Assets 2017: $2,680,016Liabilities 2017: $52,480Net Assets 2017: $2,627,5362017Assets 2018: $3,127,634Liabilities 2018: $55,331Net Assets 2018: $3,072,3032018Assets 2019: $3,084,860Liabilities 2019: $32,592Net Assets 2019: $3,052,2682019Assets 2020: $2,720,002Liabilities 2020: $18,691Net Assets 2020: $2,701,3112020Assets 2021: $3,562,597Liabilities 2021: $23,967Net Assets 2021: $3,538,6302021Assets 2022: $3,409,728Liabilities 2022: $31,790Net Assets 2022: $3,377,9382022Assets 2023: $3,357,615Liabilities 2023: $244,824Net Assets 2023: $3,112,7912023Assets 2024: $3,552,632Liabilities 2024: $207,427Net Assets 2024: $3,345,2052024Assets 2025: $3,298,040Liabilities 2025: $179,955Net Assets 2025: $3,118,0852025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,896,336
Liabilities$56,920
Net Assets$2,839,416

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,748,8442011Expenses 2012: $942,3502012Revenue 2013: $672,091Expenses 2013: $930,057Net Income 2013: -$257,9662013Revenue 2014: $687,781Expenses 2014: $607,549Net Income 2014: $80,2322014Revenue 2015: $646,042Expenses 2015: $682,259Net Income 2015: -$36,2172015Revenue 2016: $933,478Expenses 2016: $732,721Net Income 2016: $200,7572016Revenue 2017: $494,081Expenses 2017: $910,229Net Income 2017: -$416,1482017Revenue 2018: $1,303,609Expenses 2018: $1,008,939Net Income 2018: $294,6702018Revenue 2019: $988,146Expenses 2019: $1,001,100Net Income 2019: -$12,9542019Revenue 2020: $960,504Expenses 2020: $1,145,144Net Income 2020: -$184,6402020Revenue 2021: $1,186,292Expenses 2021: $1,135,848Net Income 2021: $50,4442021Revenue 2022: $1,376,464Expenses 2022: $1,354,555Net Income 2022: $21,9092022Revenue 2023: $1,417,962Expenses 2023: $1,393,624Net Income 2023: $24,3382023Revenue 2024: $1,336,844Expenses 2024: $1,303,450Net Income 2024: $33,3942024Revenue 2025: $867,318Expenses 2025: $1,201,350Net Income 2025: -$334,0322025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$646,042
Expenses$682,259
Net Income-$36,217
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015
Signed
Jul 24, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$729,544
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public policy research - to engage and energize wisconsinites and others in discussions and timely action on key public policy issues critical to the state's future, its growth and prosperity. The institute's research and public education activities are directed to identify and promote public policies in wisconsin which are fair, accountable and cost effective.

PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$1,553,502$2,170,571▲ $617,069
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$375,000-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$271,820-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$414,738$75,524▼ $339,214
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,421-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$268--
Total Assets$1,968,508$2,896,336▲ $927,828
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$56,920-
Total Liabilities$0$56,920▲ $56,920
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,305,323$1,435,283▲ $129,960
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$663,185$1,404,133▲ $740,948
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,968,508$2,839,416▲ $870,908
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,968,508$2,896,336▲ $927,828

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$248,482--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2014$990,380-▲ $94,994$56,241$1,029,133
2013$700,615-▲ $341,050$51,285$990,380
2012$721,969-▲ $27,346$48,700$700,615
2011$746,004-▲ $23,852$47,887$721,969
2010$807,032-▲ $15,825$76,853$746,004
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mike NicholsPresidentFT$161,000$10,948$171,948

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas J HowattChairman
Catherine BellinVice Chair
Ave BieDirector
Corey HozeDirector
David BaumgartenDirector
David LubarDirector
Edward ZoreDirector
Gerald WhitburnDirector
James KlauserDirector
James NellenDirector
Jon HammesDirector
Mike JonesDirector
Timothy SheehyDirector
Ulice Payne JrDirector
Maureen OsterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$518,440
Program Service Revenue
$20,995
Investment Income
$106,607
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$518,440
Change in Net Assets
$-36,217

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$639,838
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$6,204
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$53,132
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$692,970
Total Revenue per Form 990
$646,042
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$383,900
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$298,359
Total Fundraising Expense$54,756
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$118,121$46,668$18,907$183,696
Other Salaries and Wages$31,004$39,852$21,375$92,231
Other Expenses$34,850--$34,850
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,560-$21,560
Occupancy$10,229$5,936$2,764$18,929
Payroll Taxes$9,036$5,244$2,441$16,721
Office Expenses$5,008$11,684-$16,692
All Other Expenses-$4,296$8,435$12,731
Information Technology$7,107$3,046-$10,153
Travel$9,864--$9,864
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$6,204-$6,204
Other Employee Benefits$3,086$1,791$834$5,711
Insurance-$4,074-$4,074
Fees for Services Legal-$3,518-$3,518
Conferences and Meetings$3,331--$3,331
Depreciation Depletion-$268-$268
Total Functional Expenses$473,362$154,141$54,756$682,259

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$682,259
Expenses per Audited Statements$676,055
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$676,055
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$6,204
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

The board members are given a copy of the 990 before it is filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which is given to board members annually to complete and disclose any interested that could give rise to conflicts. These disclosures are reviewed by management annually and any conflicted are conveyed at the meeting of the board of directors after signed documents have been received.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The annual compensation review of the president is conducted by the chairman and approved by board members. Various compensation surveys of similarly situated organizations are used in the review process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Currently the organization's governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy are not made available to the public. The public disclosure of these documents is not required by the internal revenue code. The organization's financial information is disclosed on this form 990.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wisconsin Policy Research Institute Inc
EIN
39-1592727
Phone
4142559940
Address
633 W WISCONSIN AVE STE 330, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Nichols
Title
President
Phone
4142259940
Signed
2015-07-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Nichols
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
4
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Schenck Sc
Address
PO BOX 23819, GREEN BAY, WI 54305-3819
Preparer
Jill M Boyle
Phone
9204367800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Wisconsin policy research institute, inc. Is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxtion on unrelated business income. In addition, the organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under section 170(b)(1)(a) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under section 509(a)(2). The organization is also exempt from wisconsin income taxes. Penalties and interest assessed by income taxing authorities are included in management and general expenses, if applicable. The organization had no interest and penalties related to income taxes for the year ended december 31, 2014. The organization's federal returns are subject to examination generally for three years after they are filed and its state returns are subject to examination generally for four years after they are filed.

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt01) THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC SUPPORT GREATLY EXCEEDS THE 10% MINIMUM OF REG SEC 1.170A-9(F)(3)(I).2) THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SO AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PULIC SUPPORT. A) THERE ARE 14 MEMBERS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS B) 111 INDIVIDUALS MADE DONATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR C) 12 FOUNDATIONS, 3 ASSOCIATIONS, AND 4 CORPORATIONS MADE DONATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.3) THE ORGANIZATION HAS A REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY, CONSISTING OF 12 INDIVIDUALS UNRELATED TO THE PRIVATE FOUNDATION THAT MAKES LARGE DONATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.4) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE PBULIC IN THE FORM OF REPORTS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED 3 MAGAZINES, 440-44 PAGES IN LENGTH. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED 6 REPORTS RANGING FROM 20-30 PAGES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINED A WEBSITE WHICH INCLUDES ALL PUBLICATIONS, COMMENTARY AND CONTENT WHICH HAS BEEN IN THE MEDIA. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HELD 3 EVENTS WITH VARIOUS SPEAKERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.5) THE ORGANIZATION SATISFIES THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT OF REG SEC 1 170A-9(F)(3)(VI)(C) BECAUSE ITS REPORTS ARE WRITEEN BY NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.30$0.18$3.12$0.87$1.20$0.33
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.21$3.35$1.34$1.30$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$0.24$3.11$1.42$1.39$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.41$0.03$3.38$1.38$1.35$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.56$0.02$3.54$1.19$1.14$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.72$0.02$2.70$0.96$1.15$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.08$0.03$3.05$0.99$1.00$0.01
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.13$0.06$3.07$1.30$1.01$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.68$0.05$2.63$0.49$0.91$0.42
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.02$2.83$0.93$0.73$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$0.06$2.84$0.65$0.68$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.00$1.97$0.69$0.61$0.08
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.89$0.00$1.89$0.67$0.93$0.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.15$0.00$2.15$0.94
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.39$0.00$2.39$1.75