Nonprofit · EIN 83-0893672
WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $96,230 | $45,175 | $51,055 | $67,353 | $0 | $67,353 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $160,472 | $185,418 | -$24,946 | $16,298 | $0 | $16,298 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $220,322 | $183,621 | $36,701 | $39,052 | $0 | $39,052 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $156,022 | $157,498 | -$1,476 | $2,186 | $0 | $2,186 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,700
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $530
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $33,845
- Printing, publications and postage
- $452
- Other expenses
- $1,378
- Program services (functional)
- $44,753
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,298
- Total assets, end of year
- $67,353
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,353
- Cash, savings and investments
- $67,353
- Gross receipts
- $96,230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Trone | Executive Director | 20 | $24,000 |
| Benjamin Lee | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Reinen | Board Vice President & Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Rapp | Board Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Hallie Lienhardt | Board Director | 1 | $0 |
| Renola Swoboda | Board Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Andreas | Board Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Trone | Executive Director | 20 | $36,000 |
| Benjamin Lee | Board President | 3 | $0 |
| Michelle Reinen | Board Vice President & Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Rapp | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Hallie Lienhardt | Board Director | 2 | $0 |
| Renola Swoboda | Board Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Andreas | Board Director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallie Lienhardt | Board Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Benjamin Lee | Board Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Michelle Reinen | Board Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Lara Sutherlin | Board Chair Officer | 4 | $0 |
| John Wedge | Board Vice-Chair Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Cheryl Rapp | Board Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Carole Trone | Board Secretary Former | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Sutherlin | Board Chair | 4 | $0 |
| John Wedge | Board Vice-Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Cheryl Rapp | Board Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Carole Trone | Board Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 821 E WASHINGTON AVE STE 200, MADISON, WI 53703-4760
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 33 Nob Hill Road, Madison WI 53713
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- John Wedge, 33 Nob Hill Road, Madison WI 53713
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Benjamin Lee, Board President
- Phone
- (608) 980-9620
- Website
- https://debtsmarts.org/
Mission
Our mission is to positively impact the student debt landscape in Wisconsin by helping to facilitate a positive, borrower-centered higher education financing experience that will benefit everyone, especially those who are traditionally underserved by the existing financing system.
Program accomplishments
- The Coalition expanded its outreach to borrowers to provide accurate student loan information and program updates using digital marketing and increased media coverage.Expenses $17,591 · grants $20,000
- The Coalition conducted a statewide Money Smart Scholarship Essay Contest. All graduating high school seniors in Wisconsin were encouraged to submit an essay responding to a prompt about how to budget and pay for college. The 15 winning participants were each awarded a $1000 Edvest contribution; nine of these awards were disbursed through the organization and six were disbursed through Edvest.Expenses $9,571 · grants $10,000
- The Coalition expanded its support services and resources for Wisconsin borrowers. These services include a student loan call and email helpline, monthly informational webinars, and a resource newsletter.Expenses $17,591 · grants $20,000
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0893672
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $67,353
- Income (IRS master file)
- $96,230
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $96,230 | $45,175 | $67,353 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $160,472 | $185,418 | $16,298 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $220,322 | $183,621 | $39,052 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $156,022 | $157,498 | $2,186 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: John Wedge | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jessica Wetzel | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-0893672).
Questions about WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC is 83-0893672.
- Is WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT 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 COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT 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 COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT 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 is the principal officer of WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names John Wedge.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (Carole Trone, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,230, expenses of $45,175 and total assets of $67,353 at year end.
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