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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1852601

WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703

Financials

$973K$959K2022$772K$946K2023$856K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$856,095$1,041,348-$185,253$1,015,213$193,361$821,852
June 30, 2024990 (amended)$771,730$946,082-$174,352$1,233,678$226,573$1,007,105
June 30, 2023990$973,242$959,236$14,006$953,300$237,497$715,803
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$756,191
of which government grants
$254,679
Program service revenue
$78,922
Investment income
$18,450
Other revenue
$2,532

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$74,544
Other salaries and wages
$524,425
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$679,598
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,330
Occupancy
$42,423
Travel
$18,105
Depreciation
$4,348
Program services (functional)
$836,552
Management and general (functional)
$95,422
Fundraising (functional)
$109,374

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,233,678
Total assets, end of year
$1,015,213
Total liabilities, end of year
$193,361
Net assets, end of year
$821,852
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,600
Net assets without donor restrictions
$789,452
Net assets with donor restrictions
$32,400
Gross receipts
$856,095
Employees
10
Volunteers
53
Year formed
1969
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
Tracy HamesExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$70,325$4,220
Susan SchumacherBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Jim RuwaldtBoard member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Nicole StaskowskiVice Chair
Officer
0.5$0$0
Gretchen PfeifferSecretary
Officer
0.5$0$0
Alison PenaChair
Officer
1$0$0
R Tod HighsmithTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tracy HamesExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$69,750$4,185
Susan SchumacherBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Nicole StaskowskiBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Gretchen PfeifferSecretary
Officer
0.5$0$0
Alison PenaChair
Officer
0.5$0$0
Jim RuwaldtVice chair
Officer
0.5$0$0
R Tod HighsmithTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tracy HamesExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$70,000$4,200
Gretchen BenjaminSecretary
Trustee or director
0.05$0$0
Linn DuesterbeckBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Susan SchumacherBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Nicole StaskowskiBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Alison PenaChair
Officer
1$0$0
Jim RuwaldtVice chair
Officer
1$0$0
R Tod HighsmithTreasurer
Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
214 N HAMILTON ST STE 201, MADISON, WI 53703-2106
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TRACY HAMES, 214 N HAMILTON ST, 201, MADISON, WI 53703
Signed the 990
Tracy Hames, Executive Director
Phone
(608) 250-9971

Mission

Wisconsin Wetlands Association is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 1. Wetland Outreach and Education: in 2024-25, WWA developed and presented education and outreach programs to diverse audiences of laypersons and experts and advanced the use of wetland science on matters related to wetland conservation. Programs include a bi-weekly webinar called the Wetland Coffee Break featuring short wetland-related presentations; workshops, field trips, and presentations; advising landowners about wetland preservation, restoration, and management; distribution of the book, My Healthy Wetlands (to help landowners care for their wetlands), and an annual wetland science conference. More than 400 people attended and participated in WWA's 2025 Wetland Science Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
    Expenses $355,245 · revenue $232,731
  • 2. Public Policy Advocacy: In 2024-2025, WWA's policy program work continued to emphasize building the policy and program supports needed to increase the use of wetland restoration to solve problems. Our focus this year was supporting collaborations to help multiple state agencies implement newly enacted policies and programs that enable wetlands conservation. These included administration of a newly issued General Permit for Hydrologic Restoration, a newly enabled Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program, and promoting use of cost share dollars to restore wetlands in agricultural landscapes. Our Executive Director continued to serve as Vice Chair of the governor's Wetland Study Council. This council, representing private, agricultural, conservation, and other diverse interests discusses and develops recommendations on statewide wetland issues.
    Expenses $300,713 · revenue $176,814
  • Program Development: In 2024-2025 WWA continued working to help Lake Superior Basin communities identify and prioritize areas where restoring wetlands and floodplains could help reduce downstream flood risks and vulnerabilities and prevent road and culvert washouts. This included a NOAA funded collaboration with partners in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. Other activities included the development and delivery of training sessions on hydrology fundamentals for state agricultural engineers and water regulatory staff, and development of proposal for a collaborative project with Wisconsin Department of Transportation focused on evaluating opportunities to restore wetlands to protect vulnerable state roads. Funding for that project was approved by a private foundation and work will commence in March 2026.
    Expenses $180,594 · revenue $176,662

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-1852601
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
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,015,213
Income (IRS master file)
$856,095

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$856,095$1,041,348$1,015,213XML
990June 2024$771,730$946,082$1,233,678XML
990June 2023$973,242$959,236$953,300XML
990June 2022$878,330$784,772$593,636IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 39-1852601).

Questions about WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC is 39-1852601.
Is WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION 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 WETLANDS ASSOCIATION 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 WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION 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 WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TRACY HAMES.
Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,325 (Tracy Hames, Executive Director).
How much revenue does WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $856,095, expenses of $1,041,348 and total assets of $1,015,213 at year end.

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