WISCONSIN CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 510158279

WATERTOWN, WI

Total Revenue
$283,397
Total Expenses
$351,104
Total Assets
$62,126
Net Assets
$62,126
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
BRENDA GUDEX
Phone
2623723289
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

WISCONSIN CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $283K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $351K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

THE WISCONSIN CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (WCGA) IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING STATE CORN GROWERS' INTEREST IN THE GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF CORN GROWN FOR ON-FARM FEEDING AND COMMERCIAL SALE. WCGA WORKS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREAS OF MUTUAL CONCERN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

RADIO, TV, AND PRINT ADVERTISING TO PROMOTE ETHANOL FUEL TO INCREASE THE DEMAND FOR CORN.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $283,387
Investment Income $10
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $283,397

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $12,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $339,104
TOTAL EXPENSES $351,104

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $283,397 $714,803 -0.6%
Expenses $351,104 $721,632 -0.5%
Net Income $-67,707 $-6,829 +8.9%
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
N/A
Volunteers
11

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
4
$12,000
Total Directors
12
$12,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRENDA GUDEX EXECUTIVE DI 20.00
Officer Director
$12,000 $0 $12,000
JAMES GIESE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL JARVIS VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK GEHRKE SECRETARY/TR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HOFFMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN AUGUSTINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRANT MELMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE VAN BOGAERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT WINK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HOYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE LONZE ASSOCIATE DI 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN HUBER ASSOCIATE DI 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
2024 $283,397 $351,104 $62,126 $-67,707
2023 $714,803 $721,632 $129,833 $-6,829
2022 $314,257 $283,699 $136,662 $30,558
2021 $881,101 $836,039 $106,104 $45,062
2020 $364,703 $375,988 $61,042 $-11,285
2019 $553,507 $632,524 $72,327 $-79,017
2018 $630,618 $643,219 $151,344 $-12,601
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