WISCONSIN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER INC

EIN: 461455118 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MANITOWOC, WI

Total Revenue
$395,105
Total Expenses
$1,924,381
Total Assets
$8,422,193
Net Assets
$4,615,310
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
JULIE MAURER
Phone
9207266006
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WISCONSIN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $395K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 387% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE VISITORS OF ALL AGES ABOUT HOW AND WHERE THEIR FOOD IS PRODUCED AND WHY AGRICULTURE IS SO IMPORTANT TO THEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,275,549 Revenue: $169,754

FARM WISCONSIN DISCOVERY CENTER CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THEIR FOOD SOURCES, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN WISCONSIN. THE CENTER DOES THIS THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS...

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FARM WISCONSIN DISCOVERY CENTER CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THEIR FOOD SOURCES, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN WISCONSIN. THE CENTER DOES THIS THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, A FARM TOUR THROUGH AN OPERATING LOCAL MODERN DAIRY OPERATION, AND THROUGH THE FIRST-HAND OBSERVATION OF THE MIRACLE OF CALF BIRTH IN THE BIRTHING BARN. THE VISITORS THAT EXPERIENCE FARM WISCONSIN'S EDUCATION RANGE FROM SCHOOL GROUPS TO FAMILIES TO TOUR BUS GROUPS. SPECIAL EVENTS DELVE DEEPER INTO SPECIFIC TOPICS ON A SEASONAL BASIS AND GIVE GUESTS REASONS TO VISIT MULTIPLE TIMES IN ONE YEAR.A FARMHOUSE STORE AND WISCONSIN CAFE BRING THE VISITOR FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCE FULL-CIRCLE BY HIGHLIGHTING PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN WISCONSIN.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $69,651
Program Service Revenue $144,063
Investment Income $4,345
Other Revenue $177,046
TOTAL REVENUE $395,105

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $409,603
Fundraising Expenses $71,757
Program Expenses $1,275,549
Other Expenses $1,514,778
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,924,381

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $395,105 $706,965 -0.4%
Expenses $1,924,381 $1,852,876 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,529,276 $-1,145,911 +0.3%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
28
Volunteers
43

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
6
$110,000
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE MAURER PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NIC SCHOENBERGER VICE-PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER SINKULA TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCHEILA SCHETTER SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN NATZKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE DVORAK DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANN MAEDKE DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KATERS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SCHRAUFNAGEL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY WEIBENSOHN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI O'CONNOR VICE-PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY LEHN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$110,000 $0 $110,000
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 $395,105 $1,924,381 $8,422,193 $-1,529,276
2022 $706,965 $1,852,876 $9,467,931 $-1,145,911
2021 $945,535 $1,694,226 $10,816,582 $-748,691
2020 $384,322 $1,905,401 $11,673,876 $-1,521,079
2019 $641,038 $2,365,430 $13,469,507 $-1,724,392
2018 $1,097,973 $1,348,721 $15,425,143 $-250,748
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