Wisconsin Family Action

EIN: 830448717 Public & Societal Benefit

Madison, WI

Total Revenue
$502,418
Total Expenses
$904,177
Total Assets
$439,636
Net Assets
$405,408
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
Daniel Degner
Phone
6082685074
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Wisconsin Family Action, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $502K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $904K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 80% operating deficit.

Mission

Educates Wisconsin Citizens on issues that impact traditional families, Wisconsins most valuable natural resource.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $108,688
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,093
Other Revenue $391,637
TOTAL REVENUE $502,418

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $52
Salaries & Benefits $520,698
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $686,361
Other Expenses $383,427
TOTAL EXPENSES $904,177

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $502,418 $1,274,071 -0.6%
Expenses $904,177 $1,053,134 -0.1%
Net Income $-401,759 $220,937 -2.8%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
12
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
5
$81,064
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Daniel Degner President 040.00
Officer
$50,979 $0 $81,064
Ruth Elmer Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert Vice Chair 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Messar Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Howie Miller Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Webster Chair 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Cross Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Varnam Director 001.00
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 $502,418 $904,177 $439,636 $-401,759
2023 $1,274,071 $1,053,134 $881,257 $220,937
2022 $1,177,939 $1,051,496 $688,059 $126,443
2021 $565,160 $563,650 $468,342 $1,510
2020 $981,823 $783,586 $468,688 $198,237
2019 $685,066 $454,517 $270,205 $230,549
2018 $401,291 $407,884 $34,601 $-6,593
2018 $401,291 $407,884 $34,601 $-6,593
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