WISCONSIN GROCERS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 900821535

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$824,089
Total Expenses
$981,709
Total Assets
$531,911
Net Assets
$366,352
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MIKE SEMMANN
Phone
6082447150
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WISCONSIN GROCERS ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit that reported $824K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $982K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

THE WISCONSIN GROCERS ASSOCIATION IS THE STATEWIDE TRADE AND SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR THE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE GROCERY INDUSTRY. FOUNDED IN 1900, IT IS AMONG THE OLDEST FOOD TRADE ASSOCIATIONS IN THE NATION. THE WGA MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES RETAIL FOOD STORES FROM THE SMALL INDEPENDENT OPERATORS TO MAJOR SUPERMARKET CHAINS, THE FOOD WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES WHICH SUPPLY RETAILERS WITH FOOD PRODUCTS, CONVENIENCE STORES, FOOD BROKERS AND OVER 200 FOOD PROCESSING, SERVICE AND FOOD-RELATED BUSINESSES SERVING THE WISCONSIN GROCERY INDUSTRY.EACH MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION'S STAFF IS AN IMPORTANT PROFESSIONAL, SELECTED AND TRAINED TO SERVE THE CHALLENGING, UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRADE ASSOCIATION VOCATION. THE WGA STAFF ADHERES TO, AND FOLLOWS THE MISSION STATEMENT OUTLINED IN WGA 2000, THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ASSOCIATION.OUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET IS OUR MEMBERSHIP. OUR MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCT IS SERVICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

MEMBER SERVICES:THE WGA PROVIDES A NUMBER OF MEMBER SERVICES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR MEMBERS, ALLOWING THEM TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS MORE EFFECTIVELY AND SOUNDLY. TO HELP MEMBERS AT HOME, TO KEEP...

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MEMBER SERVICES:THE WGA PROVIDES A NUMBER OF MEMBER SERVICES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR MEMBERS, ALLOWING THEM TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS MORE EFFECTIVELY AND SOUNDLY. TO HELP MEMBERS AT HOME, TO KEEP THEIR BUSINESS UP TO DATE WITH TRENDS AND REGULATIONS, THE WGA PROVIDES OSHA KITS, FOOD SAFETY KITS, GROCERY INDUSTRY WEBINARS, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUALS. FURTHER, THE WGA OFFERS VARIOUS SERVICES IN THE COMMUNICAITONS DEPARTMENT TO KEEP OUR MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT INDUSTRY TRENDS AND NEWS. - WEEKLY PRESIDENTS LETTER WHICH OFFERS TIDBITS ON WISCONSIN RETAILERS, WAREHOUSES AND VENDORS, THE ECONOMY, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, AND OTHER INDUSTRY INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO WISCONSIN.- WISCONSIN GROCER MAGAZINE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT PRODUCTS, LEGISLATION, VENDORS, MEMBER EVENTS, ETC.

Program 2

THE WGA GIVES MEMBERS THE CHANCE TO NETWORK, PARTICIPATE IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, EDUCATE THEMSELVES AND SHOW OFF THEIR PRODUCT THROUGH VARIOUS EVENTS. THE TWO MAIN EVENTS THE WGA HOSTS IN THIS...

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THE WGA GIVES MEMBERS THE CHANCE TO NETWORK, PARTICIPATE IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, EDUCATE THEMSELVES AND SHOW OFF THEIR PRODUCT THROUGH VARIOUS EVENTS. THE TWO MAIN EVENTS THE WGA HOSTS IN THIS CATEGORY EACH YEAR ARE:- GROCERY INDUSTRY GOLF OUTING WHERE MEMBERS CAN NETWORK AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND VENDORS.- WGA INNOVATION EXPO WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AN INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW, OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR STAR-GROCERS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE.

Program 3

THE WGA PROVIDES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ALLOW OUR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND STAY INFORMED ON IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE MATTERS THAT AFFECT THEIR BUSINESS...

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THE WGA PROVIDES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ALLOW OUR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND STAY INFORMED ON IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE MATTERS THAT AFFECT THEIR BUSINESS. SOME OF THESE SERVICES INCLUDE:- WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE REPORTS WITH ESSENTIAL WGA-SPECIFIC ISSUES AND BITS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING LEGISLATIVELY AND POLITICALLY IN OUR STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.- THE ISSUANCE OF LEGISLATIVE ALERTS THROUGH THE ACTNOW! WEBSITE ON ISSUES THAT NEED IMMEDIATE ACTION.- THE "GROCERS IN THE CAPITOL DAY" EVENT WHICH BRINGS WGA MEMBERS TO MADISON TO EDUCATE THEM ON GROCERY RELATED ISSUES BEING DISCUSSED AT THE CAPITOL, RECEIVE POLITICAL UPDATES FROM LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AND MEET WITH THEIR OWN ELECTED OFFICIALS.

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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 $751,096
Investment Income $10,046
Other Revenue $62,947
TOTAL REVENUE $824,089

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $639,399
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $342,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $981,709

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $824,089 $871,972 -0.1%
Expenses $981,709 $897,008 +0.1%
Net Income $-157,620 $-25,036 +5.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
7
Volunteers
35

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
$76,421
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BOB JASKOLSKI CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE RYMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN METCALFE VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA SMOYER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILIE WILLIAMSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE GUERRERO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE ZIETLOW MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HYLAND CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MORTON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK ROTH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MALONEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BURKHARDT TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT SWENTKOFSKE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN WILLIAMSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG HANSEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE HARRINGTON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE OLWIG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE SEMMANN PRESIDENT & CEO 39.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SARAH DECORAH OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 39.00
Officer
$70,000 $6,421 $76,421
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 $824,089 $981,709 $531,911 $-157,620
2022 $871,972 $897,008 $593,364 $-25,036
2021 $1,072,322 $995,693 $607,633 $76,629
2020 $916,978 $789,348 $527,330 $127,630
2019 $881,325 $867,655 $393,030 $13,670
2018 $879,351 $851,478 $388,399 $27,873
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