WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 391852601 501(c)(3) Environment

Madison, WI

Total Revenue
$856,095
Total Expenses
$1,041,348
Total Assets
$1,015,213
Net Assets
$821,852
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
TRACY HAMES
Phone
6082509971
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WISCONSIN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $856K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

Wisconsin Wetlands Association is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $355,245 Revenue: $232,731

1. Wetland Outreach and Education: in 2024-25, WWA developed and presented education and outreach programs to diverse audiences of laypersons and experts and advanced the use of wetland science on...

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1. Wetland Outreach and Education: in 2024-25, WWA developed and presented education and outreach programs to diverse audiences of laypersons and experts and advanced the use of wetland science on matters related to wetland conservation. Programs include a bi-weekly webinar called the Wetland Coffee Break featuring short wetland-related presentations; workshops, field trips, and presentations; advising landowners about wetland preservation, restoration, and management; distribution of the book, My Healthy Wetlands (to help landowners care for their wetlands), and an annual wetland science conference. More than 400 people attended and participated in WWA's 2025 Wetland Science Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Program 2
Expenses: $300,713 Revenue: $176,814

2. Public Policy Advocacy: In 2024-2025, WWA's policy program work continued to emphasize building the policy and program supports needed to increase the use of wetland restoration to solve problems...

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2. Public Policy Advocacy: In 2024-2025, WWA's policy program work continued to emphasize building the policy and program supports needed to increase the use of wetland restoration to solve problems. Our focus this year was supporting collaborations to help multiple state agencies implement newly enacted policies and programs that enable wetlands conservation. These included administration of a newly issued General Permit for Hydrologic Restoration, a newly enabled Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program, and promoting use of cost share dollars to restore wetlands in agricultural landscapes. Our Executive Director continued to serve as Vice Chair of the governor's Wetland Study Council. This council, representing private, agricultural, conservation, and other diverse interests discusses and develops recommendations on statewide wetland issues.

Program 3
Expenses: $180,594 Revenue: $176,662

Program Development: In 2024-2025 WWA continued working to help Lake Superior Basin communities identify and prioritize areas where restoring wetlands and floodplains could help reduce downstream...

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Program Development: In 2024-2025 WWA continued working to help Lake Superior Basin communities identify and prioritize areas where restoring wetlands and floodplains could help reduce downstream flood risks and vulnerabilities and prevent road and culvert washouts. This included a NOAA funded collaboration with partners in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. Other activities included the development and delivery of training sessions on hydrology fundamentals for state agricultural engineers and water regulatory staff, and development of proposal for a collaborative project with Wisconsin Department of Transportation focused on evaluating opportunities to restore wetlands to protect vulnerable state roads. Funding for that project was approved by a private foundation and work will commence in March 2026.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $756,191
Program Service Revenue $78,922
Investment Income $18,450
Other Revenue $2,532
TOTAL REVENUE $856,095

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $679,598
Fundraising Expenses $109,374
Program Expenses $836,552
Other Expenses $361,750
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,041,348

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $856,095 $771,730 +0.1%
Expenses $1,041,348 $946,082 +0.1%
Net Income $-185,253 $-174,352 +0.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
10
Volunteers
53

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
4
$0
Total Directors
3
$74,545
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tracy Hames Executive Director 40
Director
$70,325 $4,220 $74,545
Susan Schumacher Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Ruwaldt Board member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Staskowski Vice Chair 0.5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Gretchen Pfeiffer Secretary 0.5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Alison Pena Chair 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
R Tod Highsmith Treasurer 0.5
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
2025 $856,095 $1,041,348 $1,015,213 $-185,253
2024 $771,730 $946,082 $1,233,678 $-174,352
2024 $771,730 $946,082 $1,233,678 $-174,352
2023 $973,242 $959,236 $953,300 $14,006
2022 $878,330 $784,772 $593,636 $93,558
2021 $789,852 $784,729 $527,439 $5,123
2020 $881,304 $701,450 $527,998 $179,854
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