DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN INC

EIN: 391279037 501(c)(3)

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$8,104,930
Total Expenses
$7,855,604
Total Assets
$3,395,129
Net Assets
$1,475,678
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
JILL JACKLITZ
Phone
6082670214
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $7.9M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

LEGAL PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN WISCONSIN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,438,835 Revenue: $1,028,546

LEGAL PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY (P&A) SYSTEM: EMPLOYS LEGAL MEANS TO PROTECT THE PERSONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, SENSORY...

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LEGAL PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY (P&A) SYSTEM: EMPLOYS LEGAL MEANS TO PROTECT THE PERSONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS, AND MENTAL ILLNESS. INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY SERVICES INCLUDE INFO AND REFERRAL, GUIDANCE IN SELF-ADVOCACY, INVESTIGATION, NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION, OR REPRESENTATION IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. THE P&A WORKS TO CREATE POSITIVE SYSTEMIC CHANGES IN PROGRAMS AND POLICIES AFFECTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE P&A OFFERS TRAINING ON A VARIETY OF DISABILITY RELATED TOPICS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND PROFESSIONALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,718,518 Revenue: $1,726,766

THE FAMILY CARE AND IRIS OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM (FCIOP): PROVIDES ADVOCACY TO ADULTS UNDER AGE 60 ENROLLED IN WISCONSIN'S LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAMS. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN CONTRACTS WITH DRW TO PROVIDE...

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THE FAMILY CARE AND IRIS OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM (FCIOP): PROVIDES ADVOCACY TO ADULTS UNDER AGE 60 ENROLLED IN WISCONSIN'S LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAMS. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN CONTRACTS WITH DRW TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH AN INDEPENDENT ADVOCATE.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,020,452 Revenue: $39,996

DISABILITY BENEFIT SPECIALISTS (DBS): DBS LOCATED IN EACH COUNTY AND SERVING TRIBAL NATIONS THROUGHOUT WI HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AGE 18-59 TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCESS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFITS...

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DISABILITY BENEFIT SPECIALISTS (DBS): DBS LOCATED IN EACH COUNTY AND SERVING TRIBAL NATIONS THROUGHOUT WI HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AGE 18-59 TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCESS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFITS. DBS WORKS WITH PEOPLE TO AVOID COMMON ERRORS BY EXPLAINING BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY, APPEAL OPTIONS, AND DEADLINES, FILLING OUT PAPERWORK, GATHERING DOCUMENTS, AND SUPPORTING LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE A HEARING. DRW'S DBS ATTORNEY SUPPORT PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND CASE OVERSIGHT TO ALL DBSS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,306,807
Program Service Revenue $2,795,308
Investment Income $2,798
Other Revenue $17
TOTAL REVENUE $8,104,930

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,687,126
Fundraising Expenses $34,454
Program Expenses $6,177,805
Other Expenses $1,168,478
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,855,604

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $8,104,930 $7,542,879 +0.1%
Expenses $7,855,604 $7,196,438 +0.1%
Net Income $249,326 $346,441 -0.3%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
92
Volunteers
32

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
$49,539
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY HELTEMES PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SPERLING VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 09/24) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA KNIGHT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY STARK SECRETARY (THRU 12/23) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMILLA O'BRIEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FELICIA CLAYBORNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHITA DHAWAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA DOUGLAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KALEE GAUGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY MENDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUNG NGUYEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SAYNER BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE SCHMERIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER STRAUSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA WARGO BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL JACKLITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$49,064 $475 $49,539
SHERIDAN BEARHEART DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$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
2024 $8,104,930 $7,855,604 $3,395,129 $249,326
2023 $7,542,879 $7,196,438 $2,876,532 $346,441
2022 $6,759,059 $6,635,494 $1,415,804 $123,565
2021 $6,448,228 $6,306,151 $1,219,268 $142,077
2020 $6,081,192 $6,094,221 $1,042,481 $-13,029
2019 $5,912,679 $5,889,562 $1,031,498 $23,117
2018 $5,726,606 $5,770,687 $1,004,190 $-44,081
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