PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 810548082 501(c)(3) Human Services

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$1,020,795
Total Expenses
$1,055,690
Total Assets
$871,891
Net Assets
$726,083
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MICHAEL WOS
Phone
6086308440
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IS TO CHAMPION COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION INITIATIVES; PROMOTE FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION; AND DELIVER MEANINGFUL SUPPORT TO BURN SURVIVORS, FIRE FIGHTERS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $358,190 Revenue: $17,140

FIRE FIGHTER AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION'S VISION IS FOR ALL THOSE SERVED TO BE HEALTHY, SAFE, AND SUPPORTED IN THEIR LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SO, WHILE THE FOUNDATION GRACIOUSLY...

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FIRE FIGHTER AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION'S VISION IS FOR ALL THOSE SERVED TO BE HEALTHY, SAFE, AND SUPPORTED IN THEIR LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SO, WHILE THE FOUNDATION GRACIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE ONGOING SUPPORT OF GENEROUS VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, THE FOUNDATION ALSO GIVES SMALL GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS, DONATIONS AND MORE TO WORTHY ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE STATE. WHEN THOSE WHO PROTECT AND SERVE ARE IN NEED, THE FOUNDATION WILL BE THERE. FIRE FIGHTERS WORK IN THE HEART OF EVERY COMMUNITY EVERY DAY TO KEEP THOSE THEY SERVE SAFE. WHEN WISCONSIN'S FIRE FIGHTERS ARE FACING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, PERSONAL TRAGEDY OR LOSS, OR OTHER CHALLENGES, IT IS OUR DUTY AND OUR HONOR TO HELP OUR BROTHERS, SISTERS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED. FIRE FIGHTER SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: DISASTER ASSISTANCE, WISCONSIN STATE FIRE FIGHTER'S MEMORIAL SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN HONOR GUARD.

Program 2
Expenses: $341,343 Revenue: $0

BURN SURVIVOR: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS BURN SURVIVORS OF ALL AGES AND IN ALL STAGES OF RECOVERY. THE FOUNDATION'S DEEP COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING BURN SURVIVORS GOES BACK TO THE VERY BEGINNINGS OF THE...

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BURN SURVIVOR: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS BURN SURVIVORS OF ALL AGES AND IN ALL STAGES OF RECOVERY. THE FOUNDATION'S DEEP COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING BURN SURVIVORS GOES BACK TO THE VERY BEGINNINGS OF THE FOUNDATION. IN MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF WORK, THE FOUNDATION HAS DISCOVERED OVER AND OVER THAT THOSE WITH LIFE-ALTERING BURN INJURIES ARE VICTORS NOT VICTIMS. FROM BIKE RIDES AND GOLF INVITATIONS TO YOUTH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND A SIGNATURE SUMMER CAMP FOR BURN-INJURED YOUTH, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TIRELESSLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BURN CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE TO DELIVER MUCH NEEDED CONTINUATION OF CARE THAT HELP THOSE SERVED TO NOT JUST SURVIVE, BUT THRIVE.

Program 3
Expenses: $193,427 Revenue: $0

FIRE PREVENTION: PREVENTING FIRES AND BURNS THROUGH EDUCATION AND RISK MITIGATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVEN THAT FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS WORK. OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, THE NUMBER OF FIRE...

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FIRE PREVENTION: PREVENTING FIRES AND BURNS THROUGH EDUCATION AND RISK MITIGATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVEN THAT FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS WORK. OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, THE NUMBER OF FIRE RELATED DEATHS IN WISCONSIN HAS BEEN CUT IN HALF AND DEATHS AMONG CHILDREN HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY MORE THAN 80%. STILL, SIGNIFICANT RISKS REMAIN. SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES, YET TOO MANY PEOPLE LIVE WITHOUT WORKING ALARMS. ESCAPE PLANS HELP PEOPLE PREPARE, YET BUSY FAMILIES OFTEN FAIL TO CHECK THIS ITEM OFF THE TO-DO LIST. THE SYNTHETIC MATERIALS THAT NOW MAKE UP HOMES AND FURNITURE MEAN A HOUSE CAN BE ENGULFED IN AS LITTLE AS THREE MINUTES, BUT PEOPLE TOO OFTEN THINK "IT WON'T HAPPEN TO US."

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $992,358
Program Service Revenue $17,140
Investment Income $32,657
Other Revenue $-21,360
TOTAL REVENUE $1,020,795

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $332,683
Salaries & Benefits $257,241
Fundraising Expenses $75,672
Program Expenses $892,960
Other Expenses $465,766
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,055,690

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,020,795 $920,663 +0.1%
Expenses $1,055,690 $1,091,612 0.0%
Net Income $-34,895 $-170,949 -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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
13
Volunteers
100

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
3
$60,126
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAHLON MITCHELL PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN WILDING VICE PRES & SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WOODZICKA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DEGARMO DIRECTOR (THRU JUNE) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT SIMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA BRUN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HIRSCH DIRECTOR (THRU NOVEMBER) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BOSANKO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON PERKISER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY RAUBER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN LAUDA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$60,126 $0 $60,126
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 $1,020,795 $1,055,690 $871,891 $-34,895
2023 $920,663 $1,091,612 $815,855 $-170,949
2022 $922,197 $1,028,234 $804,375 $-106,037
2021 $564,349 $435,356 $959,972 $128,993
2020 $544,031 $429,583 $748,525 $114,448
2019 $664,834 $584,574 $578,157 $80,260
2018 $428,079 $377,743 $485,450 $50,336
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