Civic Intelligence

Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc

EIN 47-4844281 • 501(c)3 • Milwaukee, WI

Profile

To advocate for progressive change in the wisconsin justice system by educating the public about its real-life impacts and partnering with other organizations to achieve more just outcomes.

PO Box 100705Milwaukee, WI 53210

www.wjiinc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$84,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 60.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-9.9%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-5.1%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$204,904

Down $22,539 (-9.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$204,904

Down $22,539 (-9.9%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$138,548

Down $7,411 (-5.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$161,087

Down $4,140 (-2.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$22,539

Down $3,271 (-17%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2015: $85,394Net Assets 2015: $85,3942015Assets 2016: $67,335Net Assets 2016: $67,3352016Assets 2017: $16,891Net Assets 2017: $16,8912017Assets 2018: $24,712Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $24,7122018Assets 2019: $57,428Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $57,4282019Assets 2020: $132,517Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $132,5172020Assets 2021: $194,601Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $194,6012021Assets 2022: $246,711Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $246,7112022Assets 2023: $227,443Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $227,4432023Assets 2024: $204,904Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $204,9042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$204,904
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$204,904
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $103,001Expenses 2015: $17,607Net Income 2015: $85,3942015Revenue 2016: $102,216Expenses 2016: $120,275Net Income 2016: -$18,0592016Revenue 2017: $102,620Expenses 2017: $153,076Net Income 2017: -$50,4562017Revenue 2018: $263,150Expenses 2018: $255,329Net Income 2018: $7,8212018Revenue 2019: $217,132Expenses 2019: $184,416Net Income 2019: $32,7162019Revenue 2020: $244,518Expenses 2020: $169,429Net Income 2020: $75,0892020Revenue 2021: $231,945Expenses 2021: $169,861Net Income 2021: $62,0842021Revenue 2022: $184,885Expenses 2022: $132,775Net Income 2022: $52,1102022Revenue 2023: $145,959Expenses 2023: $165,227Net Income 2023: -$19,2682023Revenue 2024: $138,548Expenses 2024: $161,087Net Income 2024: -$22,5392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$138,548
Expenses$161,087
Net Income-$22,539
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$204,904
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$204,904
Revenue
$138,548
Expenses
$161,087
Net income
-$22,539
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.05$0.00$2.05$1.39$1.61$0.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$1.46$1.65$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.47$0.00$2.47$1.85$1.33$0.52
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.00$1.95$2.32$1.70$0.62
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.33$2.45$1.69$0.75
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.57$2.17$1.84$0.33
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$2.63$2.55$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.17$1.03$1.53$0.50
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.67$1.02$1.20$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.85$1.03$0.18$0.85
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$145,875
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the organization is to improve the quality of justice in Wisconsin by educating the public about legal issues and encouraging civic engagement in and debate about the judicial system and its operation.

To advocate for progressive change in the wisconsin justice system by educating the public about its real-life impacts and partnering with other organizations to achieve more just outcomes.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$110,920$113,021▲ $2,101
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$116,523$91,883▼ $24,640
Total Assets$227,443$204,904▼ $22,539
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$227,443$204,904▼ $22,539
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$227,443$204,904▼ $22,539
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$227,443$204,904▼ $22,539
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Margo KirchnerExecutive DirectorFT$84,000$84,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Craig JohnsonPresident
Emma ShakeshaftVice President
Christal Arroyo RomanDirector
Colin McginnDirector
Edgar LinDirector
Gabriela LeijaDirector
James Gramling JrDirector
Marisol Gonzalez CastilloDirector
Robert HamptonDirector
Roy RogersDirector
Timothy BurnsDirector
Jacqueline BoyntonSec./treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$123,114
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,108
Other Revenue
$13,326
All Other Contributions
$123,114
Change in Net Assets
$-22,539
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$131,407
Other Expenses$28,162
Total Fundraising Expense$1,773
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,518
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$75,600$8,400-$84,000
Other Salaries and Wages$34,205$3,801-$38,006
Fees for Services Other$15,859--$15,859
Payroll Taxes$8,461$940-$9,401
Fees for Services Legal$1,916--$1,916
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,600-$1,600
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,518--$1,518
Office Expenses$1,365$152-$1,517
Insurance$997$111-$1,108
Advertising$741$82-$823
Other Expenses$387$43$1,773$430
All Other Expenses$170$11-$181
Total Functional Expenses$143,879$15,435$1,773$161,087
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$15,897
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,071
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Educational Service Program$15,897$15,897$868$15,029
Total Events$15,897$15,897$6,071$9,826
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Board MemberAdministrative Work as a ContractorNo$1,069
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
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

“Line 11b explanation - the board president and secretary / treasurer review the 990.”

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

“Board members are required to notify the board if they have a conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board reviewed the organization's fiscal position and employee job duties. The base salaries are unchanged since 2017 (for executive director position) and 2023 (for policy analyst position).”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc
EIN
47-4844281
Phone
4148954954
Address
PO BOX 100705, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210

Signing Officer

Name
Jacqueline Boynton
Title
Sec./treasurer
Phone
4149758138
Signed
2025-09-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Margo Kirchner
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Ritz Holman Llp
Address
330 E KILBOURN AVE SUITE 222, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Preparer
Adam M Updike
Phone
4142711451
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3PRISONER NEWSLETTER EXP
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0148
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1147
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt243
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01340
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt11320
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2387
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01773
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt11488
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt21467
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt3430
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0OTHER INCOME
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03462
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt03462
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03801
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt034205
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt038006
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0940
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08461
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt09401
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0MARGO KIRCHNER
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
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IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0146004
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt02250
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0275
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt041943
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-320
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-19268
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0121034
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0165227
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0145959
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-22539
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0110920
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0113021
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0REFUNDS-ALLOWANCES - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 247. OTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,597. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 92. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 64. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 64. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 3,462. BILLABLE EXPENSE - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 335.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0174112
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0226209
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0240901
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt0910340
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02108
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0211
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt036
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt031
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt020
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02406
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt03176
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03462
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0399
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt064
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt092
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt03844
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt07861
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.52190
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0123114
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0146004
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0174112
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0226209
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0240901
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0910340
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0920607
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/DirectContactLegislatorsInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/MailingsMembersInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/MediaAdvertisementsAmt0260
IRS990ScheduleC/MediaAdvertisementsInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/NotDescribedSection501c3Ind00
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherActivitiesInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/PaidStaffOrManagementInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/PublicationsOrBroadcastInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/RalliesDemonstrationsInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt0260
IRS990ScheduleC/VolunteersInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt06071
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt02500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt02500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt01855
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt01855
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt015897
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt015897
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt015897
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt015897
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt09826
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt0248
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt0248
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt0868
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt0868
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt0600
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt0600
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0ROY ROGERS
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0BOARD MEMBER
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt01069
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0ADMINISTRATIVE WORK AS A CONTRACTOR
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LINE 11B EXPLANATION - THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY / TREASURER REVIEW THE 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE BOARD IF THEY HAVE A CONFLICT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD REVIEWED THE ORGANIZATION'S FISCAL POSITION AND EMPLOYEE JOB DUTIES. THE BASE SALARIES ARE UNCHANGED SINCE 2017 (FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION) AND 2023 (FOR POLICY ANALYST POSITION).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingNACd0N/A
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0WISCONSIN JUSTICE INITIATIVE ACTION INC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN0814704112
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt0501(C)(4)
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0WI
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0ADVOCACY
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO BOX 100705
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm0MILWAUKEE
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0WI
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd053210
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd00

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