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Wisconsin Humane Society

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: Animal-Related / Animal Protection and Welfare (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$15.8M (2023)

Expenses
$16.8M (2023)

Total Assets
$39.3M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.85M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,846,245
Expenses
$16,818,349
Net Income
-$972,104
Net Assets
$37,440,137
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,486,400
72.5%
Program Services $3,908,696
24.7%
Investment Income $329,978
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $40,371
0.3%
Sales of Assets -$173,826
Net Inventory Sales $149,571
0.9%
Other Revenue $105,055
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $368,891
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,746,952
52.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,293,354
Total Liabilities $1,853,217
Net Assets $37,440,137
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anne Reed (Former President & Ceo) $195,826 $0 $3,215
Mike Wamser (Chief Financial Officer) $141,740 $0 $12,008
Matt Witte (Vice President Of Operations) $125,017 $0 $13,132
Alison Fotsch Kleibor (President & Ceo) $120,369 $0 $13,308
Dr Nancy Weiss (Medical Director) $116,060 $0 $1,937
Dr Nadine Langston (Veterinarian) $106,309 $0 $1,741
Kathleen Wegrzyn (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Devin Hayes (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Tony Enea (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Lizzy Mc Cright (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Eckhardt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shona Barron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Bernander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Charles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Glaisner (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hecker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katy Hook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Krider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Meli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meghan C O Connor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katina Shaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monica Weggeman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,672,836
Expenses
$14,906,033
Net Income
$1,766,803
Net Assets
$34,817,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,402,296
74.4%
Program Services $3,662,301
22.0%
Investment Income $138,590
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $66,415
0.4%
Sales of Assets $153,065
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $156,732
0.9%
Other Revenue $93,437
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $589,970
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,533,107
50.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,776,289
Total Liabilities $958,377
Net Assets $34,817,912
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anne Reed (President & Ceo) $232,275 $0 $3,643
Mike Wamser (Vice President & Cfo) $127,241 $0 $11,525
Dr Randal Zeman (Veterinarian) $101,425 $0 $11,848
Matt Witte (Vice President Of Operations) $100,209 $0 $19,712
Kathleen Wegrzyn (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Tony Enea (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Meghan O'connor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Matter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Anderegg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shona Barron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Bernander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Charles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Eckhardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Glaisner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devin Hayes (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hecker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katy Hook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Krider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lizzy Mc Cright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Meli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katina Shaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Stanley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monica Weggeman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,852,379
Expenses
$13,199,621
Net Income
$4,652,758
Net Assets
$35,776,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,088,773
78.9%
Program Services $2,913,181
16.3%
Investment Income $132,974
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$40,074
Sales of Assets $557,944
3.1%
Net Inventory Sales $126,736
0.7%
Other Revenue $72,845
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $476,610
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,675,278
50.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,623,524
Total Liabilities $846,530
Net Assets $35,776,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anne Reed (President & Ceo) $235,017 $0 $3,816
Mike Wamser (Vice President & Cfo) $129,013 $0 $9,768
Dr Randal Zeman (Veterinarian) $107,691 $0 $16,907
David Hecker (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Wegrzyn (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Tony Enea (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Meghan O'connor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Matter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Anderegg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shona Barron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Bernander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Charles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Derksen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Glaisner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Krider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Meli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lizzy Mc Cright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katina Shaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Stanley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Turkal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monica Weggeman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,173,342
Expenses
$12,668,919
Net Income
-$495,577
Net Assets
$29,283,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,606,592
78.9%
Program Services $2,404,401
19.8%
Investment Income $155,051
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,086
0.2%
Sales of Assets -$258,749
Net Inventory Sales $166,108
1.4%
Other Revenue $69,853
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $356,574
2.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,529,674
51.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,505,034
Total Liabilities $2,221,577
Net Assets $29,283,457
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anne Reed (President & Ceo) $215,099 $0 $2,533
Mike Wamser (Vice President & Cfo) $116,039 $0 $12,304
David Hecker (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Tony Enea (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Wegrzyn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Meghan O'connor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Anderegg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shona Barron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Bernander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Charles (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Matter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Derksen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Glaisner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Krider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marissa Meli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lizzy Mc Cright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katina Shaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Stanley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Turkal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monica Weggeman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,296,668
Expenses
$12,421,098
Net Income
$3,875,570
Net Assets
$29,551,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,106,338
74.3%
Program Services $3,669,153
22.5%
Investment Income $189,020
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $48,879
0.3%
Sales of Assets -$12,583
Net Inventory Sales $228,266
1.4%
Other Revenue $67,595
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $339,473
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,120,962
49.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,012,233
Total Liabilities $1,460,482
Net Assets $29,551,751

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,923,321
Expenses
$11,266,362
Net Income
$2,656,959
Net Assets
$25,557,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,607,005
69.0%
Program Services $3,637,426
26.1%
Investment Income $77,130
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $73,899
0.5%
Sales of Assets $229,865
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $245,911
1.8%
Other Revenue $52,085
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $327,251
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,742,941
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,328,170
Total Liabilities $770,352
Net Assets $25,557,818

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,356,457
Expenses
$9,223,669
Net Income
$132,788
Net Assets
$19,284,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,830,260
62.3%
Program Services $2,921,520
31.2%
Investment Income $39,124
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $90,115
1.0%
Sales of Assets $146,054
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $282,268
3.0%
Other Revenue $47,116
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $316,339
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,686,989
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,670,946
Total Liabilities $4,386,800
Net Assets $19,284,146

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,296,093
Expenses
$8,885,767
Net Income
-$589,674
Net Assets
$18,385,418
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,056,066
60.9%
Program Services $2,950,587
35.6%
Investment Income $40,303
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $59,359
0.7%
Sales of Assets -$161,125
Net Inventory Sales $303,754
3.7%
Other Revenue $47,209
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $308,865
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,362,738
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,898,050
Total Liabilities $4,512,632
Net Assets $18,385,418

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,569,909
Expenses
$8,162,045
Net Income
$407,864
Net Assets
$18,295,099
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,671,159
66.2%
Program Services $2,519,264
29.4%
Investment Income $53,950
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,145
0.5%
Sales of Assets -$17,118
Net Inventory Sales $279,060
3.3%
Other Revenue $19,449
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $296,770
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,872,016
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,042,423
Total Liabilities $4,747,324
Net Assets $18,295,099

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,392,393
Expenses
$7,828,287
Net Income
-$435,894
Net Assets
$18,128,442
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,449,647
60.2%
Program Services $2,397,113
32.4%
Investment Income $54,409
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $82,208
1.1%
Sales of Assets $113,323
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $268,197
3.6%
Other Revenue $27,496
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $184,166
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,834,227
49.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,996,514
Total Liabilities $4,868,072
Net Assets $18,128,442

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,333,825
Expenses
$7,390,822
Net Income
$943,003
Net Assets
$18,115,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,494,521
65.9%
Program Services $2,158,329
25.9%
Investment Income $53,326
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $301,780
3.6%
Sales of Assets $31,086
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $259,032
3.1%
Other Revenue $35,751
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $178,413
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,505,213
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,243,638
Total Liabilities $5,127,831
Net Assets $18,115,807

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,787,016
Expenses
$6,722,159
Net Income
-$1,935,143
Net Assets
$15,100,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,707,055
56.5%
Program Services $1,655,825
34.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $71,151
1.5%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $185,876
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $142,855
3.0%
Other Revenue $24,254
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $176,308
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,184,745
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,024,975
Total Liabilities $5,924,179
Net Assets $15,100,796

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,518,323
Expenses
$6,170,033
Net Income
$3,348,290
Net Assets
$16,497,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,470,709
78.5%
Program Services $1,596,502
16.8%
Investment Income $99,086
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $105,857
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $112,771
1.2%
Other Revenue $139,346
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $151,976
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,913,572
47.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,189,423
Total Liabilities $5,691,459
Net Assets $16,497,964

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

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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