WISCONSIN LAW FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 396063515 501(c)(3)

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$389,300
Total Expenses
$162,137
Total Assets
$3,277,736
Net Assets
$3,277,623
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
WI
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

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $32,600

TRUMAN MCNULTY GRANTS: THE MCNULTY GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, OR IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, OR ARE A...

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TRUMAN MCNULTY GRANTS: THE MCNULTY GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, OR IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, OR ARE A LAW-RELATED PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT. THE RECIPIENTS OF THE FY2024 GRANTS ARE: ABC FOR HEALTH; BRIARPATCH YOUTH SERVICES, INC.; CATHOLIC MULTICULTURAL CENTER; CENTRO LEGAL; CRAWFORD COUNTY TEEN COURT; ECONOMIC JUSTICE INSTITUTE, INC.; MILWAUKEE JUSTICE CENTER; SAUK COUNTY FAMILY LAW COURT; SMALL AXE COOPERATIVE; VERA COURT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER; WISCONSIN CASA ASSOCIATION; WISCONSIN LAW REVIEW; WISCONSIN TEEN COURT ASSOCIATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,000 Revenue: $11,073

STATE BAR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE STATE BAR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANTS SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT, WHICH PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE LAW AND CITIZENSHIP THROUGH...

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STATE BAR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE STATE BAR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANTS SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT, WHICH PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE LAW AND CITIZENSHIP THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT FAMILIARIZES STUDENTS WITH THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM WITH STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A TRIAL SIMULATION AS LAWYERS AND WITNESSES.

Program 3
Expenses: $11,734 Revenue: $7,762

1. 2024 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR THREE DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.2. 2024 SOLO AND SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR UP TO THREE DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM...

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1. 2024 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR THREE DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.2. 2024 SOLO AND SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR UP TO THREE DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.3. EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR OF THE 2024 DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP RECEPTION WHICH HONORS BOTH THE LAW CLERKS AND EMPLOYERS FOR THIS YEAR'S DIVERSITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM. LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE PROFESSION COME TOGETHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ANNUAL GATHERING.

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

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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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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

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
7
$300,037
Total Directors
16
$300,037
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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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