Nonprofit · EIN 39-6236498
WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,277,985 | $992,404 | $285,581 | $819,392 | $128,935 | $690,457 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $824,667 | $968,054 | -$143,387 | $536,038 | $131,162 | $404,876 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $888,866
- Program service revenue
- $375,624
- Investment income
- $13,495
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $164,783
- Other salaries and wages
- $232,762
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $451,969
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,663
- Occupancy
- $13,676
- Travel
- $6,364
- Program services (functional)
- $637,325
- Management and general (functional)
- $230,079
- Fundraising (functional)
- $125,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $536,038
- Total assets, end of year
- $819,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $128,935
- Net assets, end of year
- $690,457
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $213,612
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $476,845
- Gross receipts
- $1,277,985
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONY SHIELDS | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $149,405 | $13,988 |
| CHRISTINA ELLIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KOHOUT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCHLECHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WYATT JACKSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS BUEHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CUMBERBATCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON JORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE PASCALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LADONNA REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS ROSENTHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONY SHIELDS | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $142,058 | $18,705 |
| ERIN FREDERICK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KOHOUT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA ELLIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN ROBERTSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WYATT JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS BUEHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS ROSENTHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CUMBERBATCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LADONNA REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE PASCALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCHLECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXZANDRA SHADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 324, MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-0324
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TONY SHIELDS, 790 N MILWAUKEE STREET 324, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
- Signed the 990
- WYATT JACKSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (262) 317-6000
- Website
- WWW.WIPHILANTHROPY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REILLY PENNER & BENTON LLP
Mission
TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY IN WI THROUGH EDUCATION, BEST PRACTICES, ENHANCED PARTNERSHIPS & LEADERSHIP
Program accomplishments
- WPN SERVES AS A CONDUIT BETWEEN NONPROFITS SERVING THE COMMUNITY & GRANTMAKERS COMMITTED TO MEETING THOSE NEEDS. ITS GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT FUNDERS HAVE THE RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION NEEDED TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ITS CORE SERVICES: EXEMPLARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CUSTOMIZED RESEARCH, & EXTENSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY & STRATEGICALLY DEVELOP COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. COMMITTED TO FORGING COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, WPN ENGAGES SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS, IMPACT INVESTORS & CONSULTANTS TO SPUR INNOVATION IN THE SECTOR THROUGH ITS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES INCLUDING THE WISCONSIN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.Expenses $637,325 · revenue $375,624
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-6236498
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $819,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,277,985
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,277,985 | $992,404 | $819,392 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $824,667 | $968,054 | $536,038 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $658,739 | $848,665 | $729,921 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 39-6236498).
Questions about WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC is 39-6236498.
- Is WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK 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 PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TONY SHIELDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,405 (TONY SHIELDS, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,277,985, expenses of $992,404 and total assets of $819,392 at year end.
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