WISCONSIN LAW FOUNDATION INC (EIN 396063515) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1951

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LARRY J MARTIN

Phone

6082573838

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

WISCONSIN LAW FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1951, is a small nonprofit that reported $389K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $227K, a strong 58% operating margin.

Mission

THE WISCONSIN LAW FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, IMPROVEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND OTHER LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH FUNDING OF INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE VISION OF THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $262,685

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $126,615

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $389,300

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $74,330

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $59,927

Program Expenses $77,874

Other Expenses $87,807

TOTAL EXPENSES $162,137

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$389,300	$282,201	+0.4%
Expenses	$162,137	$156,537	+0.0%
Net Income	$227,163	$125,664	+0.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$300,037

Total Directors

$300,037

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MR LARRY J MARTIN	SECRETARY (SEE SCHEDULE O)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$47,737	$300,037
ATTY FRANCIS W DEISINGER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HON CHARLES N CLEVERT JR	FELLOWS PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY DEANNE M KOLL	1ST VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY JILL M KASTNER	2ND VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY DEAN R DIETRICH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HON JOSEPH M TROY	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY ALISON E HELLAND	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY ANNMARIE M SYLLA	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY ASHLEY ARIEL SMITH	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY KATHLEEN E GRANT	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY LOUIS B BUTLER JR	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY NOAH ALEXANDRE FENCEROY	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY RENEE ANN READ	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTTY ROBERT RICHARD GAGAN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATTY SAMANTHA C SKENANDORE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$389,300	$162,137	$3,277,736	$227,163
2023	$282,201	$156,537	$2,790,809	$125,664
2022	$299,436	$151,542	$2,488,052	$147,894
2021	$245,184	$113,233	$2,750,431	$131,951
2020	$274,043	$141,495	$2,193,616	$132,548
2019	$383,833	$154,663	$1,963,989	$229,170
2018	$294,995	$152,048	$1,734,896	$142,947

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