CITIZENS FOR A BETTER WISCONSIN INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WES ROHAN

Phone

6082842616

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CITIZENS FOR A BETTER WISCONSIN INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $355K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $405K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

ESTABLISHED IN 2010, CITIZENS FOR A BETTER WISCONSIN, INC. ("CBW") IS A STATE-BASED INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING ON THE IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING WISCONSIN. CBW WORKS TO ADVANCE BETTER PUBLIC POLICIES FOR WISCONSIN. TO ACCOMPLISH ITS SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES, CBW WORKS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT: PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND PROMOTE A BETTER WISCONSIN FOR ALL WISCONSIN RESIDENTS. CBW CONDUCTS STATEWIDE PROGRAMS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF BETTER PUBLIC POLICIES. CBW ALSO PROMOTES THE ADOPTION OF BETTER POLICIES BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $307,000

RESEARCH: CBW CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING ON KEY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND IDEAS AFFECTING WISCONSIN RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING CLEAN ENERGY, ANTI-GAMING AND GOOD...

RESEARCH: CBW CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING ON KEY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND IDEAS AFFECTING WISCONSIN RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING CLEAN ENERGY, ANTI-GAMING AND GOOD GOVERNMENT REFORMS.

Program 2

Expenses: $96,500

ADVOCACY: CBW SPONSORED LOCAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND MADE GRANTS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $355,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $355,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $96,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $403,500

Other Expenses $308,905

TOTAL EXPENSES $405,405

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$355,000	$280,000	+0.3%
Expenses	$405,405	$229,300	+0.8%
Net Income	$-50,405	$50,700	-2.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WES ROHAN	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN PANKRATZ	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD JOHNSON	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$355,000	$405,405	$50,104	$-50,405
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$375,000	$354,462	$44,809	$20,538
2022	$300,000	$373,041	$24,271	$-73,041
2021	$325,000	$233,347	$97,312	$91,653
2020	$225,000	$227,164	$5,655	$-2,164
2019	$225,000	$230,157	$7,827	$-5,157