Civic Intelligence

A Better Wisconsin Together Institute Inc

EIN 84-4321571 • 501(c)3 • Monona, WI

Profile

A better wisconsin together institute is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes solutions for wisconsin through independent research, public education and the use of new media and internet outreach campaigns.

6516 Monona Drive 244Monona, WI 53716

abetterwisconsininstitute.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

10th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$170,560

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 41.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-77%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$727,735

Down $145,170 (-17%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$12,964

Up $6,245 (+93%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$714,771

Down $151,415 (-17%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$414,610

Down $1,425,690 (-77%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$566,025

Down $517,412 (-48%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$151,415

Down $908,278 (-120%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $263,041Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $263,0412020Assets 2021: $200,365Liabilities 2021: $7,067Net Assets 2021: $193,2982021Assets 2022: $116,486Liabilities 2022: $7,163Net Assets 2022: $109,3232022Assets 2023: $872,905Liabilities 2023: $6,719Net Assets 2023: $866,1862023Assets 2024: $727,735Liabilities 2024: $12,964Net Assets 2024: $714,7712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$727,735
Liabilities$12,964
Net Assets$714,771

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $3,618,293Expenses 2020: $3,355,252Net Income 2020: $263,0412020Revenue 2021: $274,969Expenses 2021: $344,712Net Income 2021: -$69,7432021Revenue 2022: $575,858Expenses 2022: $659,833Net Income 2022: -$83,9752022Revenue 2023: $1,840,300Expenses 2023: $1,083,437Net Income 2023: $756,8632023Revenue 2024: $414,610Expenses 2024: $566,025Net Income 2024: -$151,4152024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$414,610
Expenses$566,025
Net Income-$151,415

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$414,610
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A better wisconsin together institute is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes solutions for wisconsin through independent research, public education and the use of new media and internet outreach campaigns.

Coordinate a common research-based, public policy, and communications strategy for other tax-exempt organizations in wisconsin.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$497,905$724,735▲ $226,830
Pledges and Grants Receivable$375,000$3,000▼ $372,000
Total Assets$872,905$727,735▼ $145,170
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$263$8,107▲ $7,844
Other Liabilities$6,456$4,857▼ $1,599
Total Liabilities$6,719$12,964▲ $6,245
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$743,101$516,518▼ $226,583
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$123,085$198,253▲ $75,168
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$866,186$714,771▼ $151,415
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$872,905$727,735▼ $145,170
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kate PeytonPresident
Janet PirainoDirector
Justin MillerDirector
Christopher WallochExecutive Director
John MillerSecretary
Amanda ConeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$414,610
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$414,610
Change in Net Assets
$-151,415

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$414,610
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$414,610
Total Revenue per Form 990
$414,610
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$566,025
Total Fundraising Expense$6,230
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$306,516--$306,516
Advertising$174,574$5,026-$179,600
Fees for Services Management$21,877$15,524$6,165$43,566
Fees for Services Accounting-$30,050-$30,050
Other Expenses-$3,750-$3,750
Fees for Services Legal-$2,033-$2,033
Office Expenses$89$176$35$300
Occupancy$102$78$30$210
Total Functional Expenses$503,158$56,637$6,230$566,025

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$566,025
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$566,025
Total Expenses per Form 990$566,025
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to a Better Wisconsin, Inc.$4,857
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
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 A, Line 2

John miller and justin miller have a family relationship.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.

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

The conflict of interest policy shall be distributed annually to all directors, officers, and members of board committees. Whenever an interested person becomes aware of a potential conflict, the person shall make the situation known to the president (or secretary if the president is reporting a potential conflict) and provide all facts material to the nature and scope of the potential conflict. The board or an applicable committee designated by the board shall determine whether a potential conflict gives rise to an actual conflict. After presenting information regarding the potential conflict, the involved person(s) must retire from the meeting and not participate in the board's or committee's final discussion and voting on the existence of an actual conflict. In determining whether to proceed with a transaction involving an actual conflict, the board or committee's decision shall be based on consideration of whether the transaction 1) is in the corporation's best interest and for its own benefit; 2) is fair and reasonable to the corporation; and 3) is the most advantageous transaction or arrangement the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts under the circumstances.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon request. The organization does not make its conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better Wisconsin Together Institute
EIN
84-4321571
Phone
6085141640
Address
6516 MONONA DRIVE 244, MONONA, WI 53716

Signing Officer

Name
Amanda Cone
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6085141640
Signed
2025-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Walloch
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2921 LANDMARK PL STE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-4236
Preparer
Tim Seidel CPA
Phone
6082744020
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

During the year the organization undertook the megaphone program. Megaphone- digital organizing plan seeking to engage volunteers across the state to post progressive digital content to their social media and share with their friends and neighbors

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Content creation and placement: program service expenses 250,516. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 250,516. Political consulting: program service expenses 24,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 24,000. Voter guides: program service expenses 32,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,000.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Fasb asc 740 footnote: a better wisconsin together institute, inc. Has obtained tax-exempt status under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and is not liable for income tax. However, the organization is subject to federal and income tax on any unrelated business income. The organization's informational return filings are subject to audit by internal revenue service, generally for three years after filing.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FASB ASC 740 FOOTNOTE: A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER INSTITUTE, INC. HAS OBTAINED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCOME TAX. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND INCOME TAX ON ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATIONAL RETURN FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER FILING.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THERE IS AN ADVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE FOR A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER, INC., A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHICH ADVISES THE BOARD ON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTOOK THE MEGAPHONE PROGRAM. MEGAPHONE- DIGITAL ORGANIZING PLAN SEEKING TO ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE STATE TO POST PROGRESSIVE DIGITAL CONTENT TO THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1JOHN MILLER AND JUSTIN MILLER HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES. WHENEVER AN INTERESTED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE PERSON SHALL MAKE THE SITUATION KNOWN TO THE PRESIDENT (OR SECRETARY IF THE PRESIDENT IS REPORTING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT) AND PROVIDE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE BOARD OR AN APPLICABLE COMMITTEE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A POTENTIAL CONFLICT GIVES RISE TO AN ACTUAL CONFLICT. AFTER PRESENTING INFORMATION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE INVOLVED PERSON(S) MUST RETIRE FROM THE MEETING AND NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S FINAL DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE EXISTENCE OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT. IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH A TRANSACTION INVOLVING AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE'S DECISION SHALL BE BASED ON CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER THE TRANSACTION 1) IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT; 2) IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE CORPORATION; AND 3) IS THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONTENT CREATION AND PLACEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 250,516. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 250,516. POLITICAL CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,000. VOTER GUIDES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,000.
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