SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN INC

EIN: 391176591 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$5,647,453
Total Expenses
$5,692,242
Total Assets
$9,922,231
Net Assets
$7,913,409
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
CHAD HERSHNER
Phone
6082221324
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN INC, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN, INC. IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.USING SPORTS AS THE CATALYST, SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORKS TO END INACTIVITY, INJUSTICE AND INTOLERANCE, THUS LEADING TO A MORE RESPECTFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,518,369 Revenue: $79,352

GAMES & COMPETITION:SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN (SOWI) PROVIDES FREE YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND COMPETITIONS IN OLYMPIC-STYLE SPORTS TO ATHLETES, OF ANY AGE AND SKILL LEVEL, ACROSS THE STATE. ATHLETES...

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GAMES & COMPETITION:SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN (SOWI) PROVIDES FREE YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND COMPETITIONS IN OLYMPIC-STYLE SPORTS TO ATHLETES, OF ANY AGE AND SKILL LEVEL, ACROSS THE STATE. ATHLETES HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE THROUGH LOCAL COMPETITIONS, REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS AND STATE-LEVEL GAMES WHERE THEY PUSH HARD AND PLAY HARDER. THEY STRIVE TO BEAT THEIR PERSONAL BESTS AND BUILD A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE WHICH CARRIES OVER INTO THE HOME, CLASSROOM, WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY.ATHLETES MAY ALSO PROGRESS TO ADVANCED COMPETITION AT THE NATIONAL AND WORLD LEVEL. REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF COMPETITION, ATHLETES ARE CONTINUALLY ENCOURAGED TO CARRY OUT THE ATHLETE OATH: "LET ME WIN. BUT IF I CANNOT WIN, LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT."

Program 2
Expenses: $830,122 Revenue: $0

OUTREACH:BY ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS IN THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITIES FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ENABLING ATHLETES, EMPOWERING FAMILIES, ACTIVATING YOUTH, REVOLUTIONIZING SERVICES...

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OUTREACH:BY ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS IN THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITIES FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ENABLING ATHLETES, EMPOWERING FAMILIES, ACTIVATING YOUTH, REVOLUTIONIZING SERVICES AND BUILDING EXEMPLARY COMMUNITIES OF CHANGE.ANNUAL PROGRAMMING EFFORTS INCLUDE UNIFIED SPORTS, WHICH COMBINES ATHLETES WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO FORM TEAMS FOR TRAINING AND COMPETITION; YOUNG ATHLETES, WHERE ALL CHILDREN AGE TWO TO SEVEN LEARN SPORTS SKILLS; CAMP SHRIVER, OFFERS HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TO ENJOY A CAMP EXPERIENCE; AND ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WHERE ATHLETES ARE TRAINED FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $717,636 Revenue: $0

TRAINING:SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETES, COACHES AND OFFICIALS.AT EACH OF THE STATE GAMES, ATHLETES RECEIVE FREE EDUCATION AND HEALTH...

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TRAINING:SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETES, COACHES AND OFFICIALS.AT EACH OF THE STATE GAMES, ATHLETES RECEIVE FREE EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE SCREENING THROUGH THE HEALTHY ATHLETES PROGRAM, ENSURING OPTIMAL HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE DURING COMPETITION. HEALTH DISCIPLINES INCLUDE ORAL, VISION, AUDIOLOGY, PODIATRY, STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY, NUTRITION AND HEALTHY HABITS, AS WELL AS GENERAL HEALTH. FEW PEOPLE IMPACT OUR ATHLETES' SUCCESS MORE THAN OUR COACHES. FROM OVERSEEING SPORTS SKILLS AND PRACTICES TO TEACHING ABOUT SPORTSMANSHIP, COURAGE AND PERSONAL GROWTH; THEY SERVE AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR ATHLETES' LIVES. TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED, SOWI HOSTS ANNUAL TRAINING FORUMS ON CURRENT PRACTICES FOR EACH SPORT PER THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY (NGB). EACH YEAR, VOLUNTEER COACHES AND OFFICIALS ARE CERTIFIED TO DELIVER AUTHENTIC, COMPETITIVE SPORTING EVENTS, MIRRORING AN ATHLETE'S EXPERIENCE OF OTHER REPUTABLE SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS. SOWI ATHLETES MAY ALSO BECOME COACHES AND PURSUE OTHER LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,113,787
Program Service Revenue $79,352
Investment Income $181,954
Other Revenue $1,272,360
TOTAL REVENUE $5,647,453

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $92,317
Salaries & Benefits $2,563,365
Fundraising Expenses $922,064
Program Expenses $4,437,502
Other Expenses $3,036,560
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,692,242

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,647,453 $4,993,290 +0.1%
Expenses $5,692,242 $5,283,733 +0.1%
Net Income $-44,789 $-290,443 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
43
Volunteers
2000

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
5
$360,443
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARC CADIEUX BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GRUBICH BOARD CHAIR ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS LEEMON BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY ALEXEJUN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN ANDREW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA BOHM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI CASPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM DILLMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARIELLE DOW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA FELLO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD FIGUEROA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FLOWERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL FRANK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARQUIS GARNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARVIND GOPALRATNAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON GREENBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN HYSKA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLIE MAYER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM OLSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON REETZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SABRINA ROBINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD SCHIMEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER SCHIMMERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY WENDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL WENER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WITWER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD HERSHNER PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$207,463 $18,003 $225,466
ROBIN VAN FLEET BERGAN CFO 40.00
Officer
$127,984 $6,993 $134,977
ADDIE TEETERES VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$126,802 $12,225 $139,027
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
2024 $5,647,453 $5,692,242 $9,922,231 $-44,789
2023 $4,993,290 $5,283,733 $9,609,383 $-290,443
2022 $4,079,724 $4,159,755 $8,057,176 $-80,031
2021 $4,761,500 $3,753,266 $8,613,408 $1,008,234
2020 $3,805,414 $3,346,114 $7,141,283 $459,300
2019 $6,749,118 $4,590,274 $6,549,101 $2,158,844
2018 $4,722,272 $4,773,629 $4,110,533 $-51,357
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