Nonprofit · EIN 39-1556433
WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53708
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $562,024 | $669,390 | -$107,366 | $235,060 | $33,721 | $201,339 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $604,548 | $816,727 | -$212,179 | $321,529 | $12,824 | $308,705 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $554,129
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $766
- Other revenue
- $7,129
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,493
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $379,135
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $388,693
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $779
- Accounting fees
- $9,097
- Occupancy
- $12,818
- Travel
- $17,279
- Program services (functional)
- $580,669
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,721
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $321,529
- Total assets, end of year
- $235,060
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $201,339
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $201,339
- Gross receipts
- $562,024
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Degner | President Officer | 20 | $30,085 | $50,979 |
| Ruth Elmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Melchert | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Messar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Howie Miller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Schnarsky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Webster | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Cross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Varnam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julaine Appling | President Officer | 20 | $0 | $112,792 |
| Ruth Elmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Hoogendyk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Kessenich | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Melchert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Messar | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Howie Miller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Schnarsky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Webster | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Cross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Varnam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 14440, MADISON, WI 53708-0440
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Daniel Degner, PO Box 14440, Madison, WI 53708
- Signed the 990
- Daniel Degner, President
- Phone
- (608) 256-3228
- Website
- http://wifamilycouncil.org
- Return prepared by
- Corey A Pfaffe CPA LLC
Mission
TO ADVANCE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND VALUES IN WISCONSIN BY INFORMING AND INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES AND POLICY MAKERS THROUGH RESEARCH, RESOURCES AND POLICY EXPERTISE TO BE INVOLVED IN STRENGTHENING, PRESERVING AND PROMOTING MARRIAGE, FAMILY, LIFE, AND LIBERTY IN OUR STATE. See Sch O.
Program accomplishments
- Educate Wisconsin citizens, churches, and policy makers on cultural and legislative issues affecting marriage, family, life, and liberty in Wisconsin supply churches with educational voter information. The purpose of this educational effort is to encourage citizens and churches to become informed and involved in their local communities as well as in this state. Wisconsin Family Council envisions a Wisconsin where God is honored, Life is cherished, families thrive, and religious freedom flourishes.Expenses $580,669
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1556433
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $235,060
- Income (IRS master file)
- $562,024
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $562,024 | $669,390 | $235,060 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $604,548 | $816,727 | $321,529 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $594,482 | $794,889 | $570,854 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 39-1556433).
Questions about WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC is 39-1556433.
- Is WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL 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 FAMILY COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Daniel Degner.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,085 (Daniel Degner, President).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN FAMILY COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $562,024, expenses of $669,390 and total assets of $235,060 at year end.
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