WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 390715140 Community Improvement

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$402,268
Total Expenses
$472,402
Total Assets
$881,295
Net Assets
$569,064
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
BETH BENNETT
Phone
6082837621
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1957, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $402K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $472K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

STRENGTHEN THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY, ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLES OF NEWSPAPERS, AND PROTECT BASIC FREEDOMS OF PRESS, SPEECH AND FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $73,766
Program Service Revenue $280,146
Investment Income $325
Other Revenue $48,031
TOTAL REVENUE $402,268

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $493,830
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $-21,428
TOTAL EXPENSES $472,402

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $402,268 $438,195 -0.1%
Expenses $472,402 $425,626 +0.1%
Net Income $-70,134 $12,569 -6.6%
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
6
Volunteers
11

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
6
$182,981
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BETH BENNETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$180,981 $2,000 $182,981
GREG MELLIS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF PATTERSON PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE WOOD 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE YOVINO 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ELIOT SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG BOROWSKI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM FINGER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN INGEBRITSEN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY LECKER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD LEE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK WOOD DIRECTOR 0.50
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 $402,268 $472,402 $881,295 $-70,134
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $386,248 $335,985 $905,045 $50,263
2022 $403,222 $358,695 $842,351 $44,527
2021 $496,110 $360,352 $807,332 $135,758
2020 $406,720 $342,097 $670,089 $64,623
2019 $418,512 $391,633 $596,789 $26,879
2018 $392,662 $396,632 $677,452 $-3,970
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