THE ALS ASSOCIATION INC WISCONSIN CHAPTER

EIN: 391600965 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

WAUWATOSA, WI

Total Revenue
$1,806,254
Total Expenses
$1,776,291
Total Assets
$1,293,617
Net Assets
$1,108,249
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MELANIE ROACH-BEKOS
Phone
4147632220
Tax Period
2021-02-01 to 2022-01-31

THE ALS ASSOCIATION INC WISCONSIN CHAPTER, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO LEAD THE FIGHT TO CURE AND TREAT ALS THROUGH GLOBAL, CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, AND TO EMPOWER PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS IN WISCONSIN, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO LIVE FULLER LIVES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $995,191 Revenue: $0

THE CHAPTER'S CARE SERVICES STAFF PROVIDES SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, HELPING THEM LEARN ABOUT THE DISEASE, LOCATE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY AND COPE...

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THE CHAPTER'S CARE SERVICES STAFF PROVIDES SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, HELPING THEM LEARN ABOUT THE DISEASE, LOCATE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY AND COPE WITH THE CHANGES OCCURRING IN THEIR LIVES. DURING THE YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2022, THE CHAPTER SERVED OVER 500 PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS IN WISCONSIN. THE FOLLOWING CARE SERVICES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MEET THE DAILY CHALLENGES OF ALS AT NO COST: SUPPORT GROUPS; SERVICES AT ALS CERTIFIED TREATMENT CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE AT FROEDTERT HOSPITAL/MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN AND THE CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI MILWAUKEE VA MEDICAL CENTER; SERVICES AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICS MDA ALS CLINIC IN MADISON; SERVICES AT A DEVELOPING ALS MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINIC IN THE NEUROSCIENCES CENTER AT GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM IN LA CROSSE; EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM; AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM; BRIAN TRINASTIC GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF THROUGH REIMBURSEMENT; CARE AND RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM; CARE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CAREGIVERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $294,121 Revenue: $0

OUR CHAPTER WORKS WITH 39 OTHER CHAPTER'S ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT GLOBAL RESEARCH AND OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED TOWARDS A SINGLE VISION OF A WORLD WITHOUT ALS. OUR CHAPTER DIRECTS FUNDS EACH YEAR...

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OUR CHAPTER WORKS WITH 39 OTHER CHAPTER'S ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT GLOBAL RESEARCH AND OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED TOWARDS A SINGLE VISION OF A WORLD WITHOUT ALS. OUR CHAPTER DIRECTS FUNDS EACH YEAR TOWARDS SOME OF THE MOST PROMISING ALS RESEARCH PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS ARE ALL RELATED TO FINDING THE CAUSE, A TREATMENT AND A CURE FOR ALS. THE ALS ASSOCIATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS. THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE FUNDS AGGRESSIVE, CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH USING THE NEWEST TECHNIQUES WHILE FOSTERING COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES AMONG GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND SCIENTISTS WHO ARE INVESTED IN TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH.

Program 3
Expenses: $13,592 Revenue: $0

OUR CHAPTER WORKS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION THROUGH ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES AT A STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT...

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OUR CHAPTER WORKS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION THROUGH ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES AT A STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN: BI-MONTHLY PATIENT INFORMATION AND UPDATES; A LENDING LIBRARY OF VARIOUS RESOURCES; BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG CAREGIVERS; INFORMATION FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED PATIENTS; INFORMATION ON VA BENEFITS. OUR CHAPTER CONDUCTS EVENTS TO GENERATE GENERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS AND USES TOOLS TO EXPAND THE AWARENESS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE INTERNET. THE CHAPTER PARTICIPATES IN ANNUAL CONFERENCES IN WASHINGTON D.C. TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT WILL BENEFIT PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,901,299
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $-10,451
Other Revenue $-84,594
TOTAL REVENUE $1,806,254

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $267,645
Salaries & Benefits $788,063
Fundraising Expenses $120,059
Program Expenses $1,302,904
Other Expenses $720,583
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,776,291

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $1,806,254 $1,393,195 +0.3%
Expenses $1,776,291 $1,339,102 +0.3%
Net Income $29,963 $54,093 -0.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
22
Volunteers
200

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
$157,884
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY BRENNAN-DRUML PRESIDENT 5.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEG POSORSKE VICE PRESIDENT 13.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW O'NEILL SECRETARY 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN DOMNICK TREASURER 13.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL BAHNEMAN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA GERES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS KETTLER DIRECTOR 5.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANIS MULLARKEY DIRECTOR 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BETH SCHLECHT DIRECTOR 2.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER SIMMS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY SCHWAB DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARITZA A GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILIANA LILY LOPEZ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLY SLOWAK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERARD RANDAL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE ROACH-BEKOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$138,006 $19,878 $157,884
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
2022 $1,806,254 $1,776,291 $1,293,617 $29,963
2021 $1,393,195 $1,339,102 $1,398,546 $54,093
2020 $1,540,683 $1,586,353 $1,295,260 $-45,670
2019 $1,626,969 $1,493,268 $1,325,418 $133,701
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