Nonprofit · EIN 39-1620195
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $210,978 | $254,870 | -$43,892 | $678,487 | $124,783 | $553,704 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $200,038 | $249,876 | -$49,838 | $724,440 | $136,219 | $588,221 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $298,965 | $274,876 | $24,089 | $751,853 | $134,811 | $617,042 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $235,701
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,298
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$40,764
- Net income from gaming
- $5,743
- Other revenue
- -$35,021
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,173
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,519
- Other salaries and wages
- $51,869
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,770
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,670
- Occupancy
- $22,069
- Travel
- $699
- Depreciation
- $1,001
- Program services (functional)
- $167,909
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,109
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,852
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $724,440
- Total assets, end of year
- $678,487
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $124,783
- Net assets, end of year
- $553,704
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,136
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $553,704
- Gross receipts
- $264,483
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 315
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN THOMAS-SEMANKO | CEO Officer | 40 | $73,377 | $4,989 |
| DEBRA RIEKKOFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY J HENSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JASKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMALEE L HERRING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES S CLAUSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE DOHNAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIVANI GARG MD PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J GAZELEY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY ROTH-WOJCICKI NP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE LOGIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISH REED PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN THOMAS-SEMANKO | CEO Officer | 40 | $70,924 | $4,984 |
| SARAH M OBERHOFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA RIEKKOFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY J HENSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMALEE L HERRING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY H BERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE DOHNAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J GAZELEY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JASKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISH REED PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH L ROTH-WOJCICKI RN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES S CLAUSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN THOMAS-SEMANKO | CEO Officer | 40 | $68,500 | $5,653 |
| SARAH M OBERHOFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA RIEKKOFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY J HENSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES S CLAUSSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY H BERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE DOHNAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J GAZELEY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JASKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J LINDOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISH REED PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH L ROTH-WOJCICKI RN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE D SHARKEY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2600 N MAYFAIR RD STE 320, MILWAUKEE, WI 53226-1313
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMMALEE L HERRING, 2600 N MAYFAIR ROAD 320, MILWAUKEE, WI 53226
- Signed the 990
- EMMALEE L HERRING, TREASURER
- Phone
- (414) 443-6400
- Website
- LUPUSWI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RITZ HOLMAN LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LUPUS THROUGH PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY. THIS INCLUDES LUPUS WARRIORS, THEIR CARETAKERS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS; WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT ALL OUR CONSTITUENCY.
Program accomplishments
- THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (LFA), WISCONSIN CHAPTER FUNDS LOCAL RESEARCH GRANTS AND HOSTS LFA LUPUS LECTURESHIPS AT WISCONSIN'S PREMIER MEDICAL SCHOOLS. UNDERSTANDING LUPUS IS CHALLENGING AND EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE PEER COUNSELING, MANAGING SUPPORT GROUPS, HOSTING SUMMITS FOR LUPUS AMBASSADORS AND LEADERSHIP, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. PARTNERSHIPS WITH DONORS AND SPONSORS ENABLE FAMILY SUPPORT WITH COMMUNAL OUTINGS, A PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LUPUS WARRIORS FOR ITEMS AND PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE CHAPTER ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT BENEFIT LUPUS WARRIORS ON THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THE WISCONSIN CHAPTER IS AFFILIATED WITH THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA AND NATIONALLY WORKS TO OPTIMIZE CLINICAL TRIALS, FUND MEDICAL RESEARCH, UNITE THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY BY CREATING TOOLS TO SHARE LUPUS INFORMATION, OFFER SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND TOOLS TO MANAGE LUPUS, AND MORE.Expenses $167,909 · grants $4,173
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1620195
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $678,487
- Income (IRS master file)
- $264,483
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $210,978 | $254,870 | $678,487 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $200,038 | $249,876 | $724,440 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $298,965 | $274,876 | $751,853 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $213,293 | $212,191 | $626,782 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 39-1620195).
Questions about LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC
- What is the EIN of LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC is 39-1620195.
- Is LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER 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 LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names EMMALEE L HERRING.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,377 (DAWN THOMAS-SEMANKO, CEO).
- How much revenue does LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA WISCONSIN CHAPTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $210,978, expenses of $254,870 and total assets of $678,487 at year end.
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