WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS INC

EIN: 396076982 501(c)(3)

SAUK CITY, WI

Total Revenue
$249,644
Total Expenses
$234,040
Total Assets
$370,531
Net Assets
$368,557
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1953
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
KATHY HARTMANN-BREUNIG
Phone
6083546450
Tax Period
2023-03-01 to 2024-02-29

WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS INC, founded in 1953, is a small nonprofit that reported $250K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $234K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, TO IMPROVE AND ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION EFFORTS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN AT THE SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY LEVELS. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AIM TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES CURRICULUM. THIS "TRAIN THE TRAINERS" APPROACH BENEFITS THE STUDENTS OF THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IS THAT IT "PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS AND A LIFETIME OF INFORMED CHOICES IN THE GLOBAL AGRICULTURE, FOOD, FIBER AND NATURAL RESOURCES SYSTEMS." THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTAKES IN PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS TO IMPROVE STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS THAT WILL SUPPORT AND BENEFIT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $79,363 Revenue: $119,602

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FOR WISCONSIN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS - ANNUAL 4-DAY EVENT FOR 300 SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY AGRICULTURE TEACHERS. INCLUDES 1) WORKSHOPS TO PROMOTE CONTENT...

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FOR WISCONSIN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS - ANNUAL 4-DAY EVENT FOR 300 SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY AGRICULTURE TEACHERS. INCLUDES 1) WORKSHOPS TO PROMOTE CONTENT MASTERY, 2) SPEAKERS TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE AND 3) NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THERE IS A SPECIAL NEW-TEACHER PROGRAM WHERE ABOUT 20 INDIVIDUALS NEWLY ENTERING THE CLASSROOM GET A SAMPLING OF STATE LEVEL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. THE ANNUAL BANQUET CELEBRATES THE TOP ACHIEVERS IN THE STATE, BUILDS RAPPORT FOR THE PROFESSION AND CREATES A SENSE OF UNITY AMONG THE AGRICULTURE TEACHERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,832 Revenue: $14,100

INSTRUCTIONAL KITS - EACH YEAR, THE KIT FOCUSES ON A DIFFERENT CONTENT AREA WITHIN THE AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES CURRICULUM. THEY INCLUDE TEACHING ITEMS RELATED TO THAT CONTENT AREA...

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INSTRUCTIONAL KITS - EACH YEAR, THE KIT FOCUSES ON A DIFFERENT CONTENT AREA WITHIN THE AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES CURRICULUM. THEY INCLUDE TEACHING ITEMS RELATED TO THAT CONTENT AREA, ALONG WITH LESSON PLANS OF HOW TO USE THE ITEMS. AGRICULTURE TEACHERS CAN CHOOSE TO PURCHASE THE KIT FOR $100, AND THE VALUE OF IT IS AROUND $300. THE CONTENTS ADDITIONAL VALUE IS SUPPORTED BY GRANTS, SPONSORS, AND SUPPLIED CURRICULUM RESOURCES. ABOUT 120 KITS ARE SOLD EACH YEAR, AND 20 ARE GIVEN FREE-OF-CHARGE TO NEW TEACHERS IN THE STATE.

Program 3
Expenses: $33,061 Revenue: $28,594

CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS (CDES) - WAAE MANAGES THE CAREER DEELOPMENT EVENTS FOR THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF FFA. THIS INCLUDES FACILITATING ALL THE CONTEST ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH HAPPEN AT THREE...

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS (CDES) - WAAE MANAGES THE CAREER DEELOPMENT EVENTS FOR THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF FFA. THIS INCLUDES FACILITATING ALL THE CONTEST ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH HAPPEN AT THREE REGINAL EVENTS AND THEN ONE STATE COMPETITION DAY. SUCH COORDINATION REQUIRES COMMUNICATING WITH ALL THE AGRICULTURE TEACHERS IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRAITON, PARTICIPATION FEES, EVENT INSTRUCTIONS, AND RESULTS. IT ALSO INCLUDES RESERVING ALL CONTEST SPACE, WORKING WITH EVENT SUPERVISORS, PAYING ASSOCIATED BILLS, COORDINATING STUDENT BUSSING, AND TABULATING RESULTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $77,828
Program Service Revenue $162,296
Investment Income $9,520
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $249,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $54,901
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $200,921
Other Expenses $179,139
TOTAL EXPENSES $234,040

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $249,644 $176,729 +0.4%
Expenses $234,040 $217,985 +0.1%
Net Income $15,604 $-41,256 -1.4%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
3
Volunteers
150

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
15
$43,160
Total Directors
15
$43,160
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DARREN NYHUS VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE CHRISTENSON VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK BIERBRAUER VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MADDIE ESSER VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIST KVALHEIM VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BABCOCK VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY MARQUARD VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL RETZLAFF VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HANDRICH VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS VANEGTERN VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BUTTLES VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GERHARDT PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER KING PAST PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON KILSDONK PRESIDENT ELECT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HARTMANN-BREUNIG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$43,160 $0 $43,160
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 $249,644 $234,040 $370,531 $15,604
2023 $176,729 $217,985 $328,474 $-41,256
2022 $204,691 $176,796 $388,919 $27,895
2021 $108,451 $108,324 $371,691 $127
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