Nonprofit · EIN 39-1413464
THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $126,552 | $138,043 | -$11,491 | $88,648 | $2,218 | $86,430 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $129,098 | $107,841 | $21,257 | $99,851 | $1,930 | $97,921 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $130,600 | $112,005 | $18,595 | $78,594 | $1,930 | $76,664 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Membership dues
- $3,556
- Program service revenue
- $122,213
- Investment income
- $783
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,984
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,798
- Occupancy
- $42,122
- Printing, publications and postage
- $6,552
- Other expenses
- $37,587
- Program services (functional)
- $78,005
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $99,851
- Total assets, end of year
- $88,648
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,218
- Net assets, end of year
- $86,430
- Cash, savings and investments
- $88,648
- Gross receipts
- $126,552
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEZLIE BLANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $39,000 |
| AMY CARANI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| KELLI GREENTREE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA KOSHALEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TOM LAZAR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BAEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL CHRISTOPOULOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PETE KORNOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ZEB SMITH | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MATT ANDRZEJEWSKI | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEZLIE BLANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $29,000 |
| AMY CARANI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN JOHNSON | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA KOSHALEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TOM LAZAR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BAEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL CHRISTOPOULOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BRADY LUECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ZEB SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATT ANDRZEJEWSKI | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEZLIE BLANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $29,000 |
| KAITLIN ESCHE-LYON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN JOHNSON | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA KOSHALEK | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| TOM LAZAR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BAEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIT MOSES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BRADY LUECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATT ANDRZEJEWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2450 E MIFFLIN ST, MADISON, WI 53704-4965
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TOM LAZAR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (608) 204-9129
- Return prepared by
- MEICHER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE, INC. PROMOTES THE VISUAL ARTS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR WISCONSIN ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE, OFFERS FULL COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS IN AN EFFORT TO COPE WITH AND HELP RESOLVE PROBLEMS AND TO ADDRESS SITUATIONS UNIQUE TO ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE, AND ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES YOUNG ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE.
Program accomplishments
- 1. IN JULY 2025, WAAC SPONSORED THE 46TH ANNUAL ART FAIR OFF THE SQUARE IN MADISON, WISCONSIN. THIS TWO-DAY OUTDOOR EVENT PROMOTED THE VISUAL ARTS OF WISCONSIN AND FEATURED THE EXHIBITION AND SALE OF WORKS OF ABOUT 120 WISCONSIN ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE. AS AN EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT FOR THE PUBLIC, EACH EXHIBITOR DISPLAYED AN ARTIST'S STATEMENT IN THEIR BOOTH DESCRIBING THE ARTWORK AND THE TECHNIQUES USED TO CREATE IT. APPROXIMATELY 50,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE ART FAIR OFF THE SQUARE.Expenses $32,023
- IN NOVEMBER 2025, WAAC SPONSORED THE 36TH ANNUAL WINTER ART FAIR OFF THE SQUARE IN MADISON'S FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DESIGNED MONONA TERRACE CONVENTION CENTER. THIS TWO-DAY INDOOR EVENT PROMOTED THE VISUAL ARTS OF WISCONSIN ANDFEATURED THE EXHIBITION AND SALE OF WORKS OF ABOUT 120 WISCONSIN ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE. AS AN EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT FOR THE PUBLIC, EACH EXHIBITOR DISPLAYEDAN ARTIST'S STATEMENT IN THEIR BOOTH DESCRIBING THE ARTWORK AND THE TECHNIQUES USED TO CREATE IT. A YOUNG COLLECTORS CORNER FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12 ALLOWEDCHILDREN TO PURCHASE HIGHER VALUED ARTWORK FROM EXHIBITING ARTISTS FOR A NOMINAL PRICE. APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE WINTER ART FAIR OFF THE SQUARE.Expenses $45,982
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
- 39-1413464
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $88,648
- Income (IRS master file)
- $126,552
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $126,552 | $138,043 | $88,648 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $129,098 | $107,841 | $99,851 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $130,600 | $112,005 | $78,594 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 39-1413464).
Questions about THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC
- What is the EIN of THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC is 39-1413464.
- Is THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE 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 THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE 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 THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE 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 THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,000 (LEZLIE BLANTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,552, expenses of $138,043 and total assets of $88,648 at year end.
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