WISCONSIN MASONIC CENTER FOUNDATIO… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRENDA KOTHE

Phone

6082565734

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

WISCONSIN MASONIC CENTER FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $368K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $471K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSES OF THE WISCONSIN MASONIC CENTER FOUNDATION SHALL BE TO ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION MAY BE ORGANIZED UNDER CHAPTER 181 OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES AND TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SOLICITATION & RAISING OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, STOCKING, & OPERATION OF MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM: AND FOR THE RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION & PRESERVATION OF THE WISCONSIN MASONIC TEMPLE OF FREEMASONRY (THE BUILDING) LOCATED AT 301 WISCONSIN AVE., MADISON, WISCONSIN 53703-2107.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $385,979 Revenue: $139,863

BUILDING OPERATIONS- THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES THE WISCONSIN MASONIC CENTER, WHICH IS A LOCAL LANDMARK AND IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THIS LANDMARK CONTINUED TO HOUSE ACTIVITIES AND ENSURE THE FUTURE OF FREEMASONRY WITH EDUCATION TOOLS IN THE LIBRARY/MUSEUM. THERE ARE ELEVEN OCCUPYING MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE BUILDING.

Program 2

Expenses: $19,948

KITCHEN OPERATIONS- THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES THE WISCONSIN MASONIC CENTER, WHICH IS A LOCAL LANDMARK AND IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THIS LANDMARK CONTINUED TO BE A COMMUNITY RESOURCE IN DOWNTOWN MADISON, WISCONSIN FOR AUDITORIUM EVENTS, CORPORATE EVENTS, WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND MEETINGS. MANY OF THE GROUPS THAT USED THE AUDITORIUM ARE ALSO 501(3) ORGANIZATIONS.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $112,441

Program Service Revenue $115,339

Investment Income $10

Other Revenue $139,863

TOTAL REVENUE $367,653

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $136,532

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $405,927

Other Expenses $334,383

TOTAL EXPENSES $470,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$367,653	$357,754	+0.0%
Expenses	$470,915	$514,356	-0.1%
Net Income	$-103,262	$-156,602	-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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$55,192

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOMAS EWALD	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB GORSUCH	VICE PRESIDENT	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID LARSON	SECRETARY	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM KELLEY	AD-HOC	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC PANGBURN	AD-HOC	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE BURLISON	AD-HOC	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL HEITKE	AD-HOC	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON KOMPLIN	AD-HOC	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EARL GUNDERSON	ADVISOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA KOTHE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$55,192	$0	$55,192

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	$367,653	$470,915	$1,443,728	$-103,262
2024	$357,754	$514,356	$1,523,569	$-156,602
2023	$283,526	$517,417	$1,693,188	$-233,891
2023	No data	No data	No data	No data
2022	$347,700	$551,569	$1,925,144	$-203,869
2021	$407,834	$342,397	$1,843,724	$65,437
2019	$410,222	$549,166	$1,605,617	$-138,944

WISCONSIN MASONIC CENTER FOUNDATION INC