Civic Intelligence

Badger Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 39-1592727

Apr 01, 2019 to Mar 31, 2020 • Filed on Jan 18, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.BADGERINSTITUTE.ORG

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700 W Virginia StMilwaukee, WI 53204

(414) 225-9940

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

16th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$215,872

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

-2.8%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,720,002

Down $364,858 (-12%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$2,701,311

Down $350,957 (-11%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$18,691

Down $13,901 (-43%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$960,504

Down $27,642 (-2.8%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,145,144

Up $144,044 (+14%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$184,640

Down $171,686 (-1325%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

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

2020

Assets$2,720,002
Liabilities$18,691
Net Assets$2,701,311
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

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

2020

Revenue$960,504
Expenses$1,145,144
Net Income-$184,640
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2020
Signed
Jan 18, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,104,361
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$2,326,679$2,054,149▼ $272,530
Pledges and Grants Receivable$376,150$350,000▼ $26,150
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$198,288$199,479▲ $1,191
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$169,189$104,350▼ $64,839
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,434$8,494▲ $60
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,120$3,530▼ $2,590
Total Assets$3,084,860$2,720,002▼ $364,858
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$32,592$18,691▼ $13,901
Total Liabilities$32,592$18,691▼ $13,901
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,641,808$1,397,179▼ $244,629
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,410,460$1,304,132▼ $106,328
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,052,268$2,701,311▼ $350,957
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,084,860$2,720,002▼ $364,858

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,530$7,854$11,384
Other Securities$699,691--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$1,031,800-▼ $66,168$61,500$904,132
2019$1,058,985-▲ $34,997$62,039$1,031,800
2018$1,021,237-▲ $96,768$59,020$1,058,985
2017$965,764-▲ $112,753$-57,280$1,021,237
2016$1,029,133-▼ $3,777$59,592$965,764
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mike NicholsPresidentFT$187,500$28,372$215,872
Michael JahrSenior Vice PresidentFT$110,260-$110,260

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$941,424
Program Service Revenue
$1,610
Investment Income
$33,128
Other Revenue
$-15,658
All Other Contributions
$915,924
Change in Net Assets
$-184,640

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$960,254
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$250
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-128,459
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$831,795
Total Revenue per Form 990
$960,504
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$661,203
Other Expenses$461,057
Total Fundraising Expense$153,538
Professional Fundraising Fees$22,884
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$269,774$53,955$61,663$385,392
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$151,110$30,222$34,540$215,872
Occupancy$43,037$8,607$9,837$61,481
Information Technology$42,464--$42,464
Payroll Taxes$26,781$5,356$6,122$38,259
Office Expenses$10,716$23,217$1,786$35,719
Travel$28,188-$1,484$29,672
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,389-$24,389
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$22,884$22,884
Other Employee Benefits$15,176$3,035$3,469$21,680
All Other Expenses-$7,899$1,415$9,314
Insurance-$7,242-$7,242
Conferences and Meetings$4,461--$4,461
Other Expenses$2,368-$832$3,200
Depreciation Depletion-$2,590-$2,590
Fees for Services Legal-$2,500-$2,500
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$250-$250
Total Functional Expenses$822,344$169,262$153,538$1,145,144

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,182,752
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,145,144
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,144,894
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$37,858
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$250
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$37,858
Professional Fundraising Fees$22,884
Fundraising Gross Income$22,200

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Dinner$47,700$22,200$2,594$19,606
Total Events$47,700$22,200$37,858$-15,658
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 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
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 A, Line 4

“Changes to bylaws on august 6, 2019: -the board of directors needs to approve expenditures over $25,000 rather than $10,000.”

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 conflicts 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
Badger Institute Inc
EIN
39-1592727
Phone
4142259940
Address
700 W VIRGINIA ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Nichols
Title
President
Phone
4142259940
Signed
2021-01-18
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
8
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
PO BOX 23819, GREEN BAY, WI 54305-3819
Preparer
Jon Swanson
Phone
9204367800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 37,858.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 37,858.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,720,002
Liabilities
$18,691
Net assets
$2,701,311
Revenue
$960,504
Expenses
$1,145,144
Net income
-$184,640
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
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