Nonprofit · EIN 39-1170880
WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · WAUSAU, WI 54403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,248,874 | $4,289,070 | -$40,196 | $2,258,263 | $781,679 | $1,476,584 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,724,267 | $4,527,705 | $1,196,562 | $2,429,776 | $912,996 | $1,516,780 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,880,852 | $4,020,937 | -$140,085 | $1,275,737 | $955,519 | $320,218 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,931,368
- of which government grants
- $3,583,140
- Program service revenue
- $305,982
- Investment income
- $14,993
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,461
- Net income from gaming
- $1,960
- Other revenue
- -$3,469
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $463,350
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,153,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,433,285
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $181,337
- Accounting fees
- $52,496
- Occupancy
- $130,020
- Travel
- $48,986
- Depreciation
- $2,750
- Program services (functional)
- $2,864,614
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,274,613
- Fundraising (functional)
- $149,843
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,429,776
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,258,263
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $781,679
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,476,584
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $712,210
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $764,374
- Gross receipts
- $4,264,509
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 112
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH ANN RICHLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $110,820 | $39,452 |
| JOAN WHITE | FINANCE DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) Officer | 35 | $91,208 | $36,114 |
| AMANDA MAYER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $85,523 | $36,300 |
| MAI KA CHANG | FINANCE DIRECTOR (EFF. 12/24) Officer | 35 | $76,490 | $35,545 |
| HON DAVE RAASCH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN CHRISTIE | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MEADE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON PATRICIA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BESTEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BRUNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARAMY J HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT E HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY MCDOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NEWKIRK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON CA RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER ROTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYCE SCHOENBORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRADLEY SCHRAVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER P SEIFERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RESZIRAY SMITH | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP J SORENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COM KATHERINE M STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN VOORHEES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHI ZOERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH ANN RICHLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $105,763 | $39,916 |
| JOAN WHITE | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $85,884 | $46,618 |
| AMANDA MAYER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $78,971 | $28,668 |
| HON DAVE RAASCH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN CHRISTIE | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MEADE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON PATRICIA ANN BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BESTEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BRUNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARAMY J HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT E HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY MCDOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS NEWKIRK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON CA RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER C ROTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE SCHOENBORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY J SCHRAVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER P SEIFERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RESZIRAY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP J SORENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COM KATHERINE M STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VOORHEES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI ZOERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN WHITE | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $69,077 | $44,200 |
| BETH ANN RICHLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $69,858 | $34,781 |
| HON DAVE RAASCH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN CHRISTIE | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MEADE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON PATRICIA ANN BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BESTEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BRUNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT E HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARAMY J HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY MCDOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS NEWKIRK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON CA RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER C ROTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE SCHOENBORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY J SCHRAVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER P SEIFERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP J SORENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COM KATHERINE M STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VOORHEES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI ZOERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 N 5TH ST STE 200, WAUSAU, WI 54403-5468
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEEDEE PETERSON, 401 NORTH FIFTH STREET 200, WAUSAU, WI 54403
- Signed the 990
- CATHERINE HOEFT, CHIEF FINANICAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (715) 842-1681
- Website
- WWW.LEGALACTION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
WISCONSIN JUDICARE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD IT.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF WISCONSIN JUDICARE, INC. DBA JUDICARE LEGAL AID [JLA] IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD IT. JLA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES. JLA HAS STAFF THAT PROVIDE DIRECT REPRESENTATION, AS WELL AS EDUCATION FOR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE LAW. STAFF MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE BAR AND THE COMMUNITY IN WAYS TO ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR SERVICE POPULATION.DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, JLA PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES IN 2,678 CASES IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS. THE BREAKDOWN OF THOSE SUBJECTS IS BELOW. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, JLA USED THE SERVICES...(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OF NINETEEN PAID STAFF ATTORNEYS, SIX LEGAL ADVOCATES, FOUR PARALEGALS AND 80 PRIVATE ATTORNEYS AND TRIBAL LAY ADVOCATES. JLA'S WORK BENEFITS THE PUBLIC IN MANY WAYS. CASES MOVE MORE QUICKLY AND MORE EFFICIENTLY THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM WHEN AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTS A PARTY TO THE CASE. BY PROVIDING ATTORNEYS TO REPRESENT PARTIES, JLA EMPOWERS OUR LOW-INCOME CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE FAIRER OUTCOMES AND NAVIGATE AN INCREDIBLY COMPLICATED LEGAL SYSTEM. JLA ALSO PLAYS A PART SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AS THEY FACE SAFETY CONCERNS, LEAVING AN ABUSIVE SPOUSE, OR BEING THE VICTIM IN A CRIMINAL CASE. THROUGH JLA'S LEGAL ASSISTANCE, VICTIMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS TO HELP THEM TOWARD A FUTURE OF SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALING. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, JLA ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS FORCED TO ENGAGE WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY, AND FREE MEDIATION TO RESOLVE EVICTION, DEBT, AND OTHER SMALL CLAIMS CASES OUTSIDE OF THE COURT SYSTEM. THESE PROGRAMS INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LEGAL QUESTIONS, COURT FORMS, AND FINDING SOLUTIONS THAT CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR ALL INVOLVED. THESE PROGRAMS HELP REDUCE UNJUST OUTCOMES IN OUR LEGAL SYSTEM THAT ARE FUELED BY INEQUITY IN ACCESS TO LEGAL INFORMATION AND REPRESENTATION. FINALLY, AS JLA IS A RECIPIENT OF FEDERAL LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDS, THERE IS NO LONGER A PROHIBITION FROM REQUESTING AND RECEIVING ATTORNEY FEE AWARDS. THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION REGULATIONS REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT WERE MODIFIED IN DECEMBER 2009. JLA DOES NOT COLLECT FEES FOR SERVICES FROM CLIENTS.CASE SUMMARY BY SUBJECT:*1 ADOPTION*12 ADULT GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP*686 ADVANCED DIRECTIVES/POWERS OF ATTORNEY*178 BANKRUPTCY/DEBTOR RELIEF*51 COLLECT/REPOSSESSION/DEFENSE/GARNISHMENT*17 CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT*292 CUSTODY/VISITATION*1 DELINQUENT*1 DISCIPLINE (INCLUDING EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION)*279 DIVORCE/SEP./ANNUL.*50 DOMESTIC ABUSE*40 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS*4 EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION*86 FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING*12 FOOD STAMPS*1 HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED CARE*24 HOMEOWNERSHIP/REAL PROPERTY (NOT FORECLOSURE)*4 HOUSING DISCRIMINATION*8 INDIAN/TRIBAL LAW*13 LICENSES (DRIVERS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND OTHERS)*3 LOANS/INSTALLMENT PURCHASES (NOT COLLECTIONS)*2 LONG TERM HEALTH CARE FACILITIES*9 MEDICAID*19 MINOR GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP*40 MOBILE HOMES*26 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES (NOT PREDATORY LENDING/PRACTICES)*9 NEGLECTED/ABUSED/DEPENDENT*2 OTHER CONSUMER/FINANCE*1 OTHER EDUCATION*2 OTHER EMPLOYMENT*1 OTHER FAMILY*2 OTHER HEALTH*6 OTHER HOUSING*5 OTHER INCOME MAINTENANCE*24 OTHER INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS*3 OTHER JUVENILE*8 PARDONS*6 PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATION*11 PATERNITY*1 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE*296 PRIVATE LANDLORD/TENANT*44 PUBLIC HOUSING*2 PUBLIC UTILITIES*4 SOCIAL SECURITY (NOT SSDI)*1 SPECIAL EDUCATION/LEARNING DISABILITIES*26 SSDI*60 SSI*1 STATE AND LOCAL INCOME MAINTENANCE*3 SUPPORT*1 TAXES (NOT EITC)*1 TORTS*41 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION*10 WAGE CLAIMS AND OTHER FLSA ISSUES*248 WILLS AND ESTATESExpenses $2,289,785 · revenue $305,982
- WISCONSIN JUDICARE'S INDIAN LAW OFFICE PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE, REFERRALS, AND EXTENDED REPRESENTATION TO FINANCIALLY-ELIGIBLE NATIVE AMERICANS ENROLLED IN ONE OF THE ELEVEN FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES IN WISCONSIN AND WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) AND TRIBAL (NON-CRIMINAL AND CRIMINAL) CASES. DURING THE YEAR, WISCONSIN JUDICARE'S INDIAN LAW OFFICE HANDLED 1,029 CASES, OF WHICH 987 CASES WERE CLOSED WITH 21 OF THE CASES LITIGATED IN COURT.Expenses $574,829
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1170880
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,258,263
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,264,509
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $4,248,874 | $4,289,070 | $2,258,263 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $5,724,267 | $4,527,705 | $2,429,776 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $3,880,852 | $4,020,937 | $1,275,737 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $3,278,345 | $3,033,453 | $837,809 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1170880).
Questions about WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED is 39-1170880.
- Is WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names DEEDEE PETERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,820 (BETH ANN RICHLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,248,874, expenses of $4,289,070 and total assets of $2,258,263 at year end.
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