Wisconsin Alliance for Reform Inc (EIN 474055920) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Randy Melchert

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Wisconsin Alliance for Reform Inc, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

Informing and educating Wisconsin citizens about public policies that promote strong families, create jobs and economic opportunity, limit government, reduce the tax burden on citizens and provide safe communities for every Wisconsin family. Promote the advancement and implementation of policies by federal, state and local officials to carry out these goals by mobilizing Wisconsinites that share our vision for smaller government, lower taxes and expanded personal freedoms.

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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 $1,112,867

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,112,867

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $716,772

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,417,981

Other Expenses $701,359

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,418,131

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,112,867	$1,736,829	-0.4%
Expenses	$1,418,131	$1,652,672	-0.1%
Net Income	$-305,264	$84,157	-4.6%

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

Financial Distress Indicator

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Randy Melchert	President	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric O'Keefe	Treasurer	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kim Gorden	Director	0.50	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
2023	$1,112,867	$1,418,131	No data	$-305,264
2022	$1,736,829	$1,652,672	$305,264	$84,157
2021	$320,390	$569,565	$221,108	$-249,175
2020	$1,853,000	$1,616,749	$470,282	$236,251
2019	$375,669	$428,177	$234,031	$-52,508
2018	$2,565,600	$2,503,532	$286,538	$62,068

Wisconsin Alliance for Reform Inc