MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC

EIN: 392006475 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$1,175,265
Total Expenses
$1,153,892
Total Assets
$1,877,957
Net Assets
$1,652,969
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART
Phone
6082515047
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES INC, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year.

Mission

MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES IS A NONPROFIT LAW CENTER THAT COMBINES THE POWER OF LAW WITH THE RESOLVE OF COMMUNITIES FACING ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HEALTHY WATER, LAND, AND AIR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $873,211 Revenue: $30,936

ACTIVITIES RELATED TO COMBINING THE POWER OF LAW WITH THE RESOLVE OF COMMUNITIES FACING ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HEALTHY WATER, LAND, AND AIR. $0 FOR...

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ACTIVITIES RELATED TO COMBINING THE POWER OF LAW WITH THE RESOLVE OF COMMUNITIES FACING ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HEALTHY WATER, LAND, AND AIR. $0 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING AND PARTICIPATION FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN A CASE THAT WILL DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WISCONSIN'S TOXIC SPILLS LAW TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$0 FOR LITIGATION RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT OF WISCONSIN'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, WHICH ADVANCES THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO TRANSPARENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF GOVERNMENT.$0 FOR LITIGATION TO DEFEND PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT DISCHARGE POLLUTANTS TO SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER, WHICH PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING RELATED TO A POLLUTION DISCHARGE PERMIT TO ADVOCATE FOR CONDITIONS THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$14,997 FOR REPRESENTATION OF A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO CONTEST THE ISSUANCE OF WETLAND AND WATERWAYS PERMITS IN ORDER TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES.$0 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING TO SUPPORT SEPARATION OF POWERS AND FAITHFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS ABOUT THE AFFORDABILITY OF ROOFTOP SOLAR AND ELECTRICITY RATES.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IN CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY EXPANSION.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING RELATED THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPANSION OF A POWERPLANT TO ADVOCATE FOR CONDITIONS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.$3,000 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ADVOCATE FOR CONSUMER CHOICE AND DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.$0 FOR LITIGATION TO ALLOW THE STATE TO CONSIDER AIR POLLUTION IMPACTS AND REQUIRE RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION WHEN CONSIDERING PROPOSALS FOR NEW GENERATING FACILITIES.$10,439 FOR REPRESENTATION OF A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE IN A COURT PROCEEDING REGARDING STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING EXPLORATORY MINING OPERATIONS, ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.$0 FOR REPRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING RELATED TO A POLLUTION DISCHARGE PERMIT TO ADVOCATE FOR CONDITIONS THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$0 FOR LITIGATION RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT OF WISCONSIN'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, WHICH ADVANCES THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO TRANSPARENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF GOVERNMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,070,807
Program Service Revenue $30,936
Investment Income $71,218
Other Revenue $2,304
TOTAL REVENUE $1,175,265

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,705
Salaries & Benefits $923,055
Fundraising Expenses $186,558
Program Expenses $873,211
Other Expenses $229,132
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,153,892

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,175,265 $1,383,140 -0.2%
Expenses $1,153,892 $941,107 +0.2%
Net Income $21,373 $442,033 -1.0%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
12
Volunteers
30

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
$101,760
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN DAVIDSON PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRICIA ZUNKER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN GENTRY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE FERSCHINGER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN FREEDLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY LAWTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE CLAUSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM DAWSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAINA STUEBNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WHEAT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ZORN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM LYNCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE TOWNSEND DE LOPEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN HUNTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS GOODWILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIE WYSS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY WILKIN GIBART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$96,000 $5,760 $101,760
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 $1,175,265 $1,153,892 $1,877,957 $21,373
2024 $1,383,140 $941,107 $1,864,238 $442,033
2023 $814,366 $820,975 $1,418,028 $-6,609
2022 $1,088,867 $726,436 $1,134,802 $362,431
2021 $707,573 $700,926 $776,118 $6,647
2020 $904,177 $732,497 $757,560 $171,680
2019 $814,856 $745,050 $576,406 $69,806
2018 $921,105 $764,725 $508,946 $156,380
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