Nonprofit · EIN 39-1987666
WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $70,720 | $60,619 | $10,101 | $32,771 | $0 | $32,771 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $51,722 | $52,336 | -$614 | $26,084 | $3,414 | $22,670 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $59,553 | $43,804 | $15,749 | $25,824 | $2,540 | $23,284 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Membership dues
- $16,825
- Program service revenue
- $53,383
- Investment income
- $438
- Other revenue
- $74
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $33,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,800
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $6,400
- Other expenses
- $20,419
- Program services (functional)
- $34,515
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,084
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,771
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,771
- Cash, savings and investments
- $22,816
- Gross receipts
- $70,720
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MENZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $32,800 |
| COLLEEN MCGUIGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
| PETER LABONTE | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH WENTZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL NEITZEL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF ALLAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE GUSTAFSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MENZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $30,220 |
| PETER LABONTE | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CHRISTENSEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH WENTZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL NEITZEL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF ALLAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MENZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $30,200 |
| PETER LABONTE | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CHRISTENSEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH WENTZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL NEITZEL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF ALLAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2909 LANDMARK PL STE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-4227
- In care of
- % GREGORY E POTTS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- PAUL NEITZEL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (608) 663-5300
- Website
- WISQUALITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
WE PROMOTE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING, SELF ASSESSMENT, AND THE USE OF A SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE BEST PRACTICE RESULTS OF GREATEST IMPORTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE OFFERS A VARIETY OF TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND MENTORING THAT ASSIST CREATING AND SUSTAINING HIGH PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE BALDRIGE CRITERIA FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AND ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS REGARDLESS OF SIZE, WITHIN ALL ECONOMIC SECTORS, AND SERVE AS A PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT UMBRELLA UNDER WHICH OTHER IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES SUCH AS SIX SIGMA OR LEAN CAN OPERATE. THE WISCONSIN FORWARD AWARD PROGRAM OFFERS EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK TO PROMOTE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE--BUSINESS PRACTICES THAT ENSURE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF WISCONSIN ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.Expenses $34,515
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
- 39-1987666
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,771
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $70,720 | $60,619 | $32,771 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $51,722 | $52,336 | $26,084 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $59,553 | $43,804 | $25,824 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 39-1987666).
Questions about WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC is 39-1987666.
- Is WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE 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 CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE 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 WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE 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 WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,800 (ELIZABETH MENZER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,720, expenses of $60,619 and total assets of $32,771 at year end.
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