Nonprofit · EIN 39-1356972
WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $130,961 | $165,388 | -$34,427 | $360,670 | $453,447 | -$92,777 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $126,544 | $157,307 | -$30,763 | $364,729 | $425,914 | -$61,185 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $123,611 | $131,004 | -$7,393 | $374,842 | $406,913 | -$32,071 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,550
- Program service revenue
- $96,174
- Investment income
- $1,511
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,586
- Other revenue
- $2,140
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,525
- Other expenses
- $159,863
- Program services (functional)
- $115,506
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $364,729
- Total assets, end of year
- $360,670
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $453,447
- Net assets, end of year
- -$92,777
- Cash, savings and investments
- $83,158
- Gross receipts
- $137,388
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH BENNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT PETERSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARK STODDER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BARTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| HERMAN BAUMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD E BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RUSTY CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| EVE GALANTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROSS MCDUFFIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL O'LEARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH BENNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT PETERSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARK STODDER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| HERMAN BAUMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD E BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RUSTY CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| EVE GALANTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROSS MCDUFFIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL O'LEARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK REILLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH BENNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT PETERSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARK STODDER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| HERMAN BAUMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD E BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RUSTY CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| EVE GALANTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL O'LEARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SMALLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 34 SCHROEDER CT STE 220, MADISON, WI 53711-2528
- In care of
- % ANGIE AHRENS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BETH BENNETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 283-7621
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
TO INCREASE NEWSPAPER READERSHIP IN THE STATE, DEVELOP THE INDUSTRY'S FUTURE WORKFORCE, AND ADVANCE AWARENESS AND EXERCISE OF THE PUBLIC'S FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
Program accomplishments
- WRITING CONTEST TO RECOGNIZE QUALITY ARTICLES THAT HAVE BEEN WRITTEN FOR WISCONSIN NEWSPAPERS.Expenses $56,391
- PROVIDE NEWSPAPER READERSHIP FOR STUDENTS AT PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND POST-SECONDARY LEVELS.Expenses $49,978 · grants $4,000
- HALL OF FAME TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE VISIONARIES AND INNOVATORS IN THE WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY.Expenses $7,165
- TREES RETREAT TO HONOR FORMER PUBLISHERS EACH YEAR AT A CEREMONY AND BY VISITING THE MEMORIAL PYLON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.Expenses $1,972
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1356972
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A33I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $360,670
- Income (IRS master file)
- $137,388
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $130,961 | $165,388 | $360,670 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $126,544 | $157,307 | $364,729 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $123,611 | $131,004 | $374,842 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 39-1356972).
Questions about WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC is 39-1356972.
- Is WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC 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 NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $130,961, expenses of $165,388 and total assets of $360,670 at year end.
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