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Wispirg Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 39-1926253

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on May 13, 2019

Organization Profilewww.wispirgfoundation.org
912 Williamson St 2nd FLMadison, WI 53703

(608) 251-9501

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

84th percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$29,932

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

89th percentile

80%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

117%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$354,464

Up $157,813 (+80%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$246,018

Up $92,990 (+61%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$108,446

Up $64,823 (+149%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$294,745

Up $159,007 (+117%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$201,755

Up $14,897 (+8.0%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$92,990

Up $144,110 (+282%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $484,934Liabilities 2011: $106,086Net Assets 2011: $378,8472011Assets 2012: $480,290Liabilities 2012: $103,648Net Assets 2012: $376,6422012Assets 2013: $298,856Liabilities 2013: $80,967Net Assets 2013: $217,8892013Assets 2014: $183,177Liabilities 2014: $42,0642014Assets 2015: $202,963Liabilities 2015: $31,672Net Assets 2015: $171,2912015Assets 2016: $342,363Liabilities 2016: $138,215Net Assets 2016: $204,1482016Assets 2017: $196,651Liabilities 2017: $43,623Net Assets 2017: $153,0282017Assets 2018: $354,464Liabilities 2018: $108,446Net Assets 2018: $246,0182018Assets 2019: $343,193Liabilities 2019: $94,2002019Assets 2021: $244,617Liabilities 2021: $40,954Net Assets 2021: $203,6632021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$354,464
Liabilities$108,446
Net Assets$246,018
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $256,856Expenses 2011: $337,680Net Income 2011: -$80,8242011Revenue 2012: $305,446Expenses 2012: $292,726Net Income 2012: $12,7202012Revenue 2013: $224,554Expenses 2013: $395,531Net Income 2013: -$170,9772013Revenue 2014: $188,493Expenses 2014: $265,269Net Income 2014: -$76,7762014Revenue 2015: $252,007Expenses 2015: $221,829Net Income 2015: $30,1782015Revenue 2016: $237,899Expenses 2016: $205,042Net Income 2016: $32,8572016Revenue 2017: $135,738Expenses 2017: $186,858Net Income 2017: -$51,1202017Revenue 2018: $294,745Expenses 2018: $201,755Net Income 2018: $92,9902018Revenue 2019: $169,567Expenses 2019: $166,592Net Income 2019: $2,9752019Revenue 2021: $70,146Expenses 2021: $77,514Net Income 2021: -$7,3682021Revenue 2022: $11,471Expenses 2022: $1,693Net Income 2022: $9,7782022

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$294,745
Expenses$201,755
Net Income$92,990
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
May 13, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$294,745
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Using the time tested tools of investigative research, media exposes, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation, WISPIRG stans up to powerful interests and delivers concrete results - putting public health ahead of big agriculture, standing up for consumers and closing tax loopholes.

When consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, WISPIRG speaks up and takes action. We uncover threats to public health and wellbeing and fight to end them, using the time-tested tools of investigative research, media exposs, grassroots organizing and litigation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$60,838$238,773▲ $177,935
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$113,787$113,788▲ $1
Accounts Receivable$22,026$1,903▼ $20,123
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$196,651$354,464▲ $157,813
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$43,623$108,446▲ $64,823
Total Liabilities$43,623$108,446▲ $64,823
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$153,028$156,018▲ $2,990
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$90,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$153,028$246,018▲ $92,990
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$196,651$354,464▲ $157,813
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Peter SkopecState DirectorPT$25,153$4,779$29,932

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mia Scampini MoorePresident
Stacey HafnerVice President
Anne DitzlerDirector
Nancie KoenigsburgDirector
Sarah DobjenskySec/Treas
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$294,745
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$294,745
Change in Net Assets
$92,990

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$294,745
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$294,745
Total Revenue per Form 990
$294,745
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$125,652
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$40,500
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$35,603
Total Fundraising Expense$6,777
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$38,024$31,126$2,372$71,522
Grants to Domestic Orgs$40,500--$40,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,680$2,585$2,585$25,850
Other Employee Benefits$4,410$549$552$5,511
Occupancy$2,204$276$276$2,756
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,650-$2,650
Travel$2,017$252$252$2,521
Payroll Taxes$1,596$200$199$1,995
Information Technology$1,098$137$137$1,372
Conferences and Meetings$1,333--$1,333
Other Salaries and Wages$970$122$121$1,213
Pension Plan Contributions$827$104$103$1,034
Insurance-$809-$809
Office Expenses$307$141$30$478
Other Expenses$240$29$29$298
All Other Expenses$20$3$3$26
Total Functional Expenses$155,877$39,101$6,777$201,755

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$201,755
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$201,755
Total Expenses per Form 990$201,755
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Sierra ClubMadison, WI501c3General support$15,000
1000 Friends of WisconsinMadison, WI501c3General support$13,500
WISDOM IncMilwaukee, WI501c3General support$12,000
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
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, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings

“The organization's governing body had no committees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The draft 990 is sent to all board members for their comments prior to the return being finalized and filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Compensation Review & Approval Process - Officers & Key Employees Same as noted above.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are not available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
WISPIRG Foundation Inc
EIN
39-1926253
Phone
6082519501
Address
912 Williamson St 2nd FL, Madison, WI 53703

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Skopec
Title
State Director
Signed
2019-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mia Scampini Moore
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Davis & Co CPAs PC
Address
9457 S University Blvd 410, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Preparer
James M Davis
Phone
3037916800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Foundation is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRSCode Section 501(c)(3), has no items of unrelated business income and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain its status.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$354,464
Liabilities
$108,446
Net assets
$246,018
Revenue
$294,745
Expenses
$201,755
Net income
$92,990
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.02$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.45$0.41$2.04$0.70$0.78$0.07
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.43$0.94$1.70$1.67$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.54$1.08$2.46$2.95$2.02$0.93
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.44$1.53$1.36$1.87$0.51
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.42$1.38$2.04$2.38$2.05$0.33
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.03$0.32$1.71$2.52$2.22$0.30
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.83$0.42$1.88$2.65$0.77
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.99$0.81$2.18$2.25$3.96$1.71
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.80$1.04$3.77$3.05$2.93$0.13
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.85$1.06$3.79$2.57$3.38$0.81