Nonprofit · EIN 39-2006475
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,175,265 | $1,153,892 | $21,373 | $1,877,957 | $224,988 | $1,652,969 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,383,140 | $941,107 | $442,033 | $1,864,238 | $236,157 | $1,628,081 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $814,366 | $820,975 | -$6,609 | $1,418,028 | $289,093 | $1,128,935 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,070,807
- of which government grants
- $37,125
- Program service revenue
- $30,936
- Investment income
- $71,218
- Other revenue
- $2,304
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,705
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,452
- Other salaries and wages
- $665,966
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $923,055
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,040
- Accounting fees
- $23,915
- Occupancy
- $59,654
- Travel
- $7,404
- Depreciation
- $1,739
- Program services (functional)
- $873,211
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,123
- Fundraising (functional)
- $186,558
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,864,238
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,877,957
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $224,988
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,652,969
- Publicly traded securities
- $774,771
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,531,736
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $121,233
- Gross receipts
- $1,175,265
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,000 | $5,760 |
| SUSAN DAVIDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA ZUNKER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN GENTRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE FERSCHINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN FREEDLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY LAWTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CLAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAINA STUEBNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WHEAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ZORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TOWNSEND DE LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIS GOODWILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASSIE WYSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,000 | $5,760 |
| SUSAN DAVIDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN FREEDLAND | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU JANUARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY LAWTON | SECRETARY (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN GENTRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CLAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE FERSCHINGER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY (BEG MAY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL SMITH | DIRECTOR (THRU MAY) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAINA STUEBNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WHEAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ZORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA ZUNKER | VICE PRESIDENT (BEG FEBRUARY) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TOWNSEND DE LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS GOODWILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSIE WYSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $94,308 | $5,658 |
| SUSAN DAVIDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN FREEDLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY LAWTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN GENTRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CLAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE FERSCHINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAINA STUEBNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WHEAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ZORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA ZUNKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LYNCH | DIRECTOR (BEGAN NOV) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TOWNSEND DE LOPEZ | DIRECTOR (BEGAN JAN) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HUNTER | DIRECTOR (BEGAN MAY) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SCANLAN | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN COLLINS | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 634 W MAIN ST STE 201, MADISON, WI 53703-2697
- In care of
- % KIMBERLEE WRIGHT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART, 634 W MAIN ST 201, MADISON, WI 53703
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 251-5047
- Website
- MIDWESTADVOCATES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES IS A NONPROFIT LAW CENTER THAT COMBINES THE POWER OF LAW WITH THE RESOLVE OF COMMUNITIES FACING ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HEALTHY WATER, LAND, AND AIR.
Program accomplishments
- ACTIVITIES RELATED TO COMBINING THE POWER OF LAW WITH THE RESOLVE OF COMMUNITIES FACING ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HEALTHY WATER, LAND, AND AIR. $0 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING AND PARTICIPATION FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN A CASE THAT WILL DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WISCONSIN'S TOXIC SPILLS LAW TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$0 FOR LITIGATION RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT OF WISCONSIN'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, WHICH ADVANCES THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO TRANSPARENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF GOVERNMENT.$0 FOR LITIGATION TO DEFEND PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT DISCHARGE POLLUTANTS TO SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER, WHICH PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING RELATED TO A POLLUTION DISCHARGE PERMIT TO ADVOCATE FOR CONDITIONS THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$14,997 FOR REPRESENTATION OF A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO CONTEST THE ISSUANCE OF WETLAND AND WATERWAYS PERMITS IN ORDER TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES.$0 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING TO SUPPORT SEPARATION OF POWERS AND FAITHFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS ABOUT THE AFFORDABILITY OF ROOFTOP SOLAR AND ELECTRICITY RATES.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IN CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY EXPANSION.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING RELATED THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPANSION OF A POWERPLANT TO ADVOCATE FOR CONDITIONS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.$3,000 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ADVOCATE FOR CONSUMER CHOICE AND DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.$0 FOR LITIGATION TO ALLOW THE STATE TO CONSIDER AIR POLLUTION IMPACTS AND REQUIRE RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION WHEN CONSIDERING PROPOSALS FOR NEW GENERATING FACILITIES.$10,439 FOR REPRESENTATION OF A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE IN A COURT PROCEEDING REGARDING STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING EXPLORATORY MINING OPERATIONS, ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING RELATED TO A POLLUTION DISCHARGE PERMIT TO ADVOCATE FOR CONDITIONS THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$0 FOR LITIGATION RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT OF WISCONSIN'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, WHICH ADVANCES THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO TRANSPARENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF GOVERNMENT.Expenses $873,211 · grants $1,705 · revenue $30,936
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-2006475
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,877,957
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,175,265
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,175,265 | $1,153,892 | $1,877,957 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,383,140 | $941,107 | $1,864,238 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $814,366 | $820,975 | $1,418,028 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,088,867 | $726,436 | $1,134,802 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 39-2006475).
Questions about MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC
- What is the EIN of MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC is 39-2006475.
- Is MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES 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 MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,000 (ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,175,265, expenses of $1,153,892 and total assets of $1,877,957 at year end.
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