Civic Intelligence

Badger Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 39-1592727

Apr 01, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 14, 2017

633 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 330Milwaukee, WI 53203

(414) 225-9940

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-84%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$196,539

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 39.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-6.0%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-47%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Down

$2,680,016

Down $172,133 (-6.0%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$2,627,536

Down $202,514 (-7.2%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$52,480

Up $30,381 (+137%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$494,081

Down $439,397 (-47%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$910,229

Up $177,508 (+24%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$416,148

Down $616,905 (-307%) from 2016

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

2017

Assets$2,680,016
Liabilities$52,480
Net Assets$2,627,536

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

2017

Revenue$494,081
Expenses$910,229
Net Income-$416,148
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$751,352
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$2,127,644$2,270,117▲ $142,473
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$268,635$266,596▼ $2,039
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$275,060$101,637▼ $173,423
Pledges and Grants Receivable$175,000$35,000▼ $140,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,810$6,666▲ $856
Total Assets$2,852,149$2,680,016▼ $172,133
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,099$52,480▲ $30,381
Total Liabilities$22,099$52,480▲ $30,381
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,587,292$1,480,902▼ $106,390
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,242,758$1,146,634▼ $96,124
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,830,050$2,627,536▼ $202,514
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,852,149$2,680,016▼ $172,133

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$47,611--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$965,764-▲ $112,753$-57,280$1,021,237
2016$1,029,133-▼ $3,777$59,592$965,764
2015$990,380-▲ $94,994$56,241$1,029,133
2014$700,615-▲ $341,050$51,285$990,380
2013$721,969-▲ $27,346$48,700$700,615
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mike NicholsPresidentFT$171,025$25,514$196,539

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas J HowattChairman
James NellenVice Chair
Ave BieDirector
Bill NasgovitzDirector
Catherine DellinDirector
Corey HozeDirector
David BaumgartenDirector
David LubarDirector
Jon HammesDirector
Mike JonesDirector
Timothy SheehyDirector
Ulice Payne JrDirector
Maureen OsterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$422,631
Program Service Revenue
$27,184
Investment Income
$44,266
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$422,631
Change in Net Assets
$-416,148

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$488,764
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$5,317
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$213,634
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$702,398
Total Revenue per Form 990
$494,081
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$473,892
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$391,308
Total Fundraising Expense$102,788
Professional Fundraising Fees$45,029
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$128,755$49,842$20,266$198,863
Other Salaries and Wages$90,313$41,872$25,086$157,271
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$45,029$45,029
Occupancy$24,923$10,427$5,154$40,504
Information Technology$31,831$6,379-$38,210
Other Expenses$36,094-$1,088$37,182
Payroll Taxes$14,849$6,213$3,071$24,133
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,870-$14,870
Office Expenses$4,231$9,874-$14,105
Travel$14,003--$14,003
Other Employee Benefits$6,861$2,810$1,370$11,041
Fees for Services Other$10,000--$10,000
Insurance-$6,387-$6,387
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,317-$5,317
Fees for Services Legal-$5,000-$5,000
All Other Expenses-$3,257$1,724$4,981
Conferences and Meetings$1,425--$1,425
Total Functional Expenses$645,193$162,248$102,788$910,229

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$910,229
Expenses per Audited Statements$904,912
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$904,912
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$5,317
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$45,029
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 11B

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
4142259940
Address
633 W WISCONSIN AVE STE 330, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Nichols
Title
President
Phone
4142259940
Signed
2017-08-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

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

Preparer

Firm
Schenck Sc
Address
PO BOX 23819, GREEN BAY, WI 54305-3819
Preparer
David L Maccoux
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 other than a private foundation under section 509(a)(1). 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 march 31, 2017. 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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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