WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC

EIN: 391926001 501(c)(3) Environment

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$249,630
Total Expenses
$253,855
Total Assets
$198,888
Net Assets
$188,274
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MICHAEL ENGLESON
Phone
6086614313
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $250K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES IS TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND RESTORE WISCONSIN'S 15,000 LAKES TO ENSURE THEIR SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE BENEFIT AND COLLECTIVE USE AND ENJOYMENT FOR THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $76,324 Revenue: $0

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES PROVIDES DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS IN WISCONSIN ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES THROUGH ONE ON ONE...

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES PROVIDES DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS IN WISCONSIN ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES THROUGH ONE ON ONE CONSULTATIONS AND MEETINGS. IN 2023 THIS WORK FOCUSED ON A NUMBER OF TOPISC, INCLUDING HOW TO HOLD EFFECTIVE VIRTUAL MEETINGS, HOW TO COMPLY WITH STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAWS, AS WELL AS THE IMPACTS OF WAKE BOATS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL IMPACTS TO LAKES, AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION AND CONTROL, AND PROBLEMS WITH SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT AND POLLUTED RUNOFF.

Program 2
Expenses: $65,464 Revenue: $156,589

EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND THE LAKES COMMUNITY IN PARTICULAR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ABOUT BASIC LAKE ECOLOGY, SHORELINE MANAGEMENT...

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EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND THE LAKES COMMUNITY IN PARTICULAR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ABOUT BASIC LAKE ECOLOGY, SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION, AND VARIOUS THREATS TO HEALTHY LAKE ECOSYSTEMS. WISCONSIN LAKES OFFERS DIFFERENT ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS TO PROMOTE THIS INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE "LAKE CONNECTION"", AN E-NEWSLETTER OF GENERAL INFORMATION, THE "LAKE POLICY REPORT" WHICH COVERS STATE LEVEL POLICY THAT IMPACTS WATER, AND A BLOG AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL POSTS ON OUR WEBSITE, WISCONSINLAKES.ORG.IN ADDITION, WE PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PRESENT AT SEVERAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS AS PART OF THE WISCONSIN LAKES & RIVERS PARTNERSHIP, A COLLABORATION WITH THE EXTENSION LAKES PROGRAM AT UW-STEVENS POINT, THE WI DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. EVENTS INCLUDED THE WISCONSIN LAKES & RIVERS CONVENTION, THE NORTHWEST WISCONSIN LAKES CONFERENCE, AND THE SIX-COUNTY NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN LAKES CONFERENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $39,257 Revenue: $2,800

LAKEKIT: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES PROVIDES ACCESS TO A WEBSITE PLATFORM FOR LAKE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH OUR LAKEKIT PROGRAM. USING A "MULTI-SITE NETWORK" PLATFORM ON WORDPRESS, WE ARE ABLE...

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LAKEKIT: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES PROVIDES ACCESS TO A WEBSITE PLATFORM FOR LAKE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH OUR LAKEKIT PROGRAM. USING A "MULTI-SITE NETWORK" PLATFORM ON WORDPRESS, WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER LOW COST WEBSITES TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE LAKEKIT PROGRAM HANDLES BACK END MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, BACKUPS, UPGRADES, AND TROUBLESHOOTING, WHICH LEAVES THE INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS TO FOCUS ON CONTENT. MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAM IS HANDLED BY A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, WI LAKES STAFF, AND A PROFESSIONAL WEB SERVICES PROVIDER. THE LAKEKIT PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE LAKE ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT UTILIZING A ROBUST ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AS WELL AS BUILDING TOOLS TO PROVIDE CHANNELS TO COMMUNICATE "LAKE NEWS" STATEWIDE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $89,407
Program Service Revenue $159,389
Investment Income $834
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $249,630

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $94,463
Fundraising Expenses $30,938
Program Expenses $203,311
Other Expenses $159,392
TOTAL EXPENSES $253,855

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $249,630 $271,117 -0.1%
Expenses $253,855 $205,326 +0.2%
Net Income $-4,225 $65,791 -1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

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
$71,436
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHIE ERICKSON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK KAVANAUGH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN CHARLTON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ZELINGER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK HOMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BUTKUS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK MOSES JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK GEORGESON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE JOYCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER SAMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN TRIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RICHTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ENGLESON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$62,953 $8,483 $71,436
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $249,630 $253,855 $198,888 $-4,225
2022 $271,117 $205,326 $249,823 $65,791
2021 $333,031 $219,565 $213,332 $113,466
2020 $142,262 $166,770 $86,290 $-24,508
2019 $186,305 $217,110 $83,921 $-30,805
2018 $201,307 $225,507 $112,673 $-24,200
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