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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1785179

FAIR WISCONSIN INC

Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53713

Financials

$106K$62K2022$70K$82K2023$221K$153K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAIR WISCONSIN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$220,944$153,264$67,680$62,768$24,591$38,177
June 30, 2024990-EZ$69,794$81,842-$12,048$22,790$52,293-$29,503
June 30, 2023990-EZ$106,205$62,185$44,020$37,751$55,206-$17,455
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$220,944
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$40,240
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$30,983
Other salaries and wages
$35,010
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$74,524
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,378
Accounting fees
$1,500
Occupancy
$3,452
Travel
$1,893
Program services (functional)
$116,862
Management and general (functional)
$15,190
Fundraising (functional)
$21,212

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,790
Total assets, end of year
$62,768
Total liabilities, end of year
$24,591
Net assets, end of year
$38,177
Net assets without donor restrictions
$38,177
Gross receipts
$220,944
Employees
7
Volunteers
4
Year formed
1995
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ABIGAIL SWETZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
10$30,653$330
LAURIE GUILBAULTCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GARY GOYKEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
FM FITZPATRICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JESSICA KATZENMEYERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MEGIN MCDONELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU FEBRUARY)10$16,021$644
JOHN SMALLWOODINTERIM ED (MARCH THRU JUNE)10$0$0
LAURIE GUILBAULTPRESIDENT1$0$0
GARY GOYKEVICE PRESIDENT1$0$0
FM FITZPATRICKSECRETARY1$0$0
DANIEL MARTINTREASURER (THRU MID-JUNE)1$0$0
JESSICA KATZENMEYERTREASURER (FROM MID-JUNE)0$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MEGIN MCDONELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR10$15,701$676
KATIE BARIKMOPRESIDENT (THRU JANUARY)1$0$0
REBECCA BONESTEELVICE PRESIDENT (THRU MID-JUNE)1$0$0
FM FITZPATRICKSECRETARY1$0$0
DANIEL MARTINTREASURER1$0$0
LAURIE GUILBAULTPRESIDENT (BEG MID-JUNE)1$0$0
DEON YOUNGDIRECTOR (THRU MID JUNE)1$0$0
GARY GOYKEVICE PRESIDENT (BEG MID-JUNE)1$0$0
JESSICA KATZENMEYERDIRECTOR (BEGAN MID JUNE)1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2110 LUANN LN STE 101, MADISON, WI 53713-3098
In care of
% FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INC
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ABIGAIL SWETZ, 122 E OLIN AVENUE 100, MADISON, WI 53713
Signed the 990
ABIGAIL SWETZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(608) 441-0143
Return prepared by
WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, PROMOTING ELECTORAL PARTICIPATION BY LGBTQ+ WISCONSINITES, AND DIRECT LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE COSTS OF EDUCATION, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, COALITION BUILDING, AND ELECTORAL INVOLVEMENT IN WISCONSIN TO PROTECT, ACHIEVE, AND ADVANCE THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) WISCONSINITES. DURING THE YEAR THESE EFFORTS WERE FOCUSED ON ENGAGING A COALITION OF LGBTQ+ AND ALLIED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN WISCONSIN, AND WORKING TO ENGAGE THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN ELECTIONS. OUR PROGRAM SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE WORK SUCH AS THE COSTS OF DIRECTLY LOBBYING ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE LEGISLATION RELATED TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR THESE EFFORTS FOCUSED ON DEFENDING PAST LEGISLATIVE GAINS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL/MUNICIPAL ADVANCES IN LGBTQ+ CIVIL RIGHTS.
    Expenses $116,862 · grants $40,240

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
39-1785179
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,768
Income (IRS master file)
$220,944

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$220,944$153,264$62,768XML
990-EZJune 2024$69,794$81,842$22,790XML
990-EZJune 2023$106,205$62,185$37,751XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 39-1785179).

Questions about FAIR WISCONSIN INC

What is the EIN of FAIR WISCONSIN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIR WISCONSIN INC is 39-1785179.
Is FAIR WISCONSIN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1996.
Are donations to FAIR WISCONSIN INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does FAIR WISCONSIN 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 FAIR WISCONSIN INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FAIR WISCONSIN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FAIR WISCONSIN INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ABIGAIL SWETZ.
Who are the officers and directors of FAIR WISCONSIN INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,653 (ABIGAIL SWETZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FAIR WISCONSIN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $220,944, expenses of $153,264 and total assets of $62,768 at year end.

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