PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 237240695 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WAUSAU, WI

Total Revenue
$15,403,118
Total Expenses
$5,369,438
Total Assets
$16,484,642
Net Assets
$14,607,980
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
SEAN WRIGHT
Phone
7158420988
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $15.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 245% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $10.0M, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH DIVERSE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,162,726
Program Service Revenue $3,597,156
Investment Income $47,677
Other Revenue $595,559
TOTAL REVENUE $15,403,118

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,855,218
Fundraising Expenses $644,867
Program Expenses $4,270,484
Other Expenses $3,226,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,369,438

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,403,118 $4,465,795 +2.4%
Expenses $5,369,438 $4,210,966 +0.3%
Net Income $10,033,680 $254,829 +38.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
92
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$480,540
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD NICKLAUS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY GRULING VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENDON PETERSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNA FINK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN BAKER DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATER GAFFANEY DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK BEESE DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LOY DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY HOUGUM DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANDACE ELMERGREEN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUKERJI RIDHWI DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN WRIGHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$259,500 $27,005 $286,505
MERRY LITTLE DIR. OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$69,967 $293 $70,260
OLIVIA HILL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$123,775 $0 $123,775
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,403,118 $5,369,438 $16,484,642 $10,033,680
2024 $4,465,795 $4,210,966 $6,341,604 $254,829
2023 $3,461,209 $3,323,711 $5,490,124 $137,498
2022 $5,080,244 $3,252,525 $4,813,821 $1,827,719
2022 $5,066,834 $3,249,115 $4,813,821 $1,817,719
2021 $1,780,439 $1,432,022 $3,701,601 $348,417
2020 $2,598,770 $2,173,675 $2,793,768 $425,095
2019 $2,717,926 $2,545,052 $2,382,223 $172,874
2018 $2,812,319 $2,548,395 $1,832,421 $263,924
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