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Fair Wisconsin Education Fund Inc

  • Madison, WI
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2002
  • EIN: 02-0559730

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Lesbian, Gay Rights (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$254k (2024)

Expenses
$264k (2024)

Total Assets
$181k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$25.8k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,859
Expenses
$264,111
Net Income
-$10,252
Net Assets
$154,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,152
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,848
1.5%
Other Revenue $859
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,140
25.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $15,750
6.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $82,954
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,684
Total Liabilities $25,816
Net Assets $154,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director (Thru February)) $57,099 $0 $2,200
Jodi Greig (President) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Holland (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Harrison (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Krabbe (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Smallwood (Interim Ed (March Thru June)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,471
Expenses
$268,137
Net Income
-$22,666
Net Assets
$165,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,691
95.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,059
4.1%
Other Revenue $1,721
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,735
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $10,000
3.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $84,618
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,899
Total Liabilities $5,779
Net Assets $165,120
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $57,419 $0 $2,168
Jodi Greig (President) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Holland (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Harrison (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Krabbe (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Polacek (Director (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
Imani Teyanna Sloan (Director (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Frausto (Director (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
Ali Muldrow (Director (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,455
Expenses
$168,635
Net Income
$54,820
Net Assets
$187,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,974
95.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,455
3.8%
Other Revenue $1,026
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,691
34.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,308
31.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,166
Total Liabilities $9,380
Net Assets $187,786
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $50,078 $0 $1,895
Joanne Krabbe (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Harrison (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Holland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Polacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Imani Teyanna Sloan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Frausto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Grieg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ali Muldrow (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 2, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$211,943
Expenses
$119,291
Net Income
$92,652
Net Assets
$132,966
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,666
98.5%
Program Services $1,305
0.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $472
0.2%
Other Revenue $1,500
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,458
40.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,896
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,682
Total Liabilities $33,716
Net Assets $132,966
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $49,380 $0 $1,965
Joanne Krabbe (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Harrison (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Holland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Polacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Imani Teyanna Sloan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Isaac Kabacinski (Director (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
Lane Morein (Director (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
Ali Muldrow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Frausto (Director (Begin Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Grieger (Director (Begin Mid June)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$153,724
Expenses
$123,430
Net Income
$30,294
Net Assets
$40,314
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,555
93.4%
Program Services $8,000
5.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $669
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,500
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,925
Total Liabilities $45,611
Net Assets $40,314
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $45,916 $1,826
Joanne Holland (President (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0
Joanne Krabbe (Vice President/President) $0 $0
Fm Fitzpatrick (Secretary (Thru Mid June)) $0 $0
Paul Harrison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jessica Polacek (Director) $0 $0
Imani Teyanna Sloan (Director) $0 $0
Isaac Kabacinski (Director) $0 $0
Lane Morein (Director) $0 $0
Ali Muldrow (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$177,909
Expenses
$116,275
Net Income
$61,634
Net Assets
$10,020
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,676
92.6%
Program Services $10,025
5.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,298
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,910
1.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,185
Total Liabilities $51,165
Net Assets $10,020
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $35,381 $1,469
Joanne Holland (President) $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Vice President (Thru June 22 Nd)) $0 $0
Joanne Krabbe (Vice President (From June 22 Nd)) $0 $0
Candice Cole (Treasurer (Thru June 22 Nd)) $0 $0
Paul Harrison (Treasurer (From June 22 Nd)) $0 $0
Fm Mike Fitzpatrick (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheri Swokowski (Director (Thru June 22 Nd)) $0 $0
Jessica Polacek (Director) $0 $0
Ali Muldrow (Director) $0 $0
Imani Teyanna Sloan (Director) $0 $0
Isaac Kabacinski (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 23, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$126,246
Expenses
$111,690
Net Income
$14,556
Net Assets
-$51,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,124
69.8%
Program Services $26,625
21.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,075
7.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,422
1.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,393
Total Liabilities $82,007
Net Assets -$51,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $34,616 $1,561
Joanne Holland (Chair) $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Candice Cole (Treasurer) $0 $0
Fm Mike Fitzpatrick (Secretary) $0 $0
Jessica Polacek (Director) $0 $0
Joanne Krabbe (Director) $0 $0
Sheri Swokowski (Director) $0 $0
Paul Harrison (Director) $0 $0
Ali Muddrow (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$126,633
Expenses
$117,762
Net Income
$8,871
Net Assets
-$66,170
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,443
53.3%
Program Services $22,668
17.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $35,792
28.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $730
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,202
Total Liabilities $71,372
Net Assets -$66,170
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $39,317 $1,614
Joanne Holland (Chair) $0 $0
Sheri Swokowski (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Candice Cole (Treasurer) $0 $0
Fm Mike Fitzpatrick (Secretary) $0 $0
Ali Muldrow (Director) $0 $0
Kay Hartinger (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Polacek (Director) $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 31, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$143,705
Expenses
$180,394
Net Income
-$36,689
Net Assets
-$78,041
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,405
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $300
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,312
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,794
9.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,692
Total Liabilities $83,733
Net Assets -$78,041
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $32,259 $0 $4,279
Katie Belanger (President/Ceo) $4,993 $0 $64
Joanne Holland (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Strauch Nelson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Ramsey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Geraci (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Starshak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheri Swokowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fm Mike Fitzpatrick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hartinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 4, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,579
Expenses
$348,523
Net Income
-$18,944
Net Assets
-$41,352
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,579
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,249
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,500
18.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,760
Total Liabilities $86,112
Net Assets -$41,352
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katie Belanger (President/Ceo) $49,861 $0 $830
Shannon Anderson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Strauch Nelson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Holland (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Willem Van Roosenbeek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Starshak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fm Mike Fitzpatrick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth J Irvings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Geraci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megin Mcdonell (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,298
Expenses
$375,916
Net Income
-$54,618
Net Assets
-$22,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $320,028
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,270
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,362
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,976
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,716
Total Liabilities $106,124
Net Assets -$22,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katie Belanger (Executive Director) $45,382 $0 $767
Shannon Anderson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ginny Finn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Holland (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jose Salazar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Starshak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helen Boyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Van Roosenbeek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Strauch Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Fitzpatrick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Irvings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eyon Biddle (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$281,179
Expenses
$405,410
Net Income
-$124,231
Net Assets
$31,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,188
98.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,981
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,705
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,942
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,189
Total Liabilities $41,129
Net Assets $31,060

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$423,854
Expenses
$305,221
Net Income
$118,633
Net Assets
$155,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $417,204
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,639
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,346
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,894
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,575
Total Liabilities $12,284
Net Assets $155,291

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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