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Business Forum Foundation

  • Madison, WI
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1989
  • EIN: 39-1646203

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$29.2k (2024)

Expenses
$27k (2024)

Total Assets
$94.3k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$13.5k (2024)

Years with missing data
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 990-EZ
Revenue
$29,156
Expenses
$27,002
Net Income
$2,154
Net Assets
$80,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,876
47.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,842
54.3%
Net Fundraising -$562
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,300
Total Liabilities $13,483
Net Assets $80,817
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chassidy Comella (President) $0 $0
Shyla Gorham Martin (President Elect) $0 $0
Carrie Waters Schmidt (Past President) $0 $0
Cora Decorah (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lindsey Henry (Secretary) $0 $0
Ngina Ali (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Eva Smith (Director) $0 $0
Nicole Pecku (Director) $0 $0
Tyler Bukachek (Director) $0 $0
Emily Kuester (Director) $0 $0
Olga Daubs (Director) $0 $0
Prue Lotharious (Director) $0 $0
Chantel Soumis (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 16, 2025

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$22,773
Expenses
$29,424
Net Income
-$6,651
Net Assets
$78,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,468
59.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11,737
51.5%
Net Fundraising -$2,432
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,558
Total Liabilities $10,895
Net Assets $78,663
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carrie Waters Schmidt (President) $0 $0
Chassidy Comella (President Elect) $0 $0
Cora Decorah (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sarah Ripp (Secretary) $0 $0
Ngina Ali (Director) $0 $0
Tasha Mc Kenzie (Director) $0 $0
Shyla Gorham Martin (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Ridley Hanson (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Spadoni (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Barnes (Director) $0 $0
Kim Burlage (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Eva Smith (Director) $0 $0
Lori Huston Dinga (Past President) $0 $0
Sehade Sejdini (Director) $0 $0
Ashley Franklin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2024

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,995
Expenses
$24,518
Net Income
$477
Net Assets
$81,039
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,775
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,780
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,849
Total Liabilities $12,810
Net Assets $81,039
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carrie Waters Schmidt (President) $0 $0
Chassidy Comella (President Elect) $0 $0
Lori Huston Dinga (Past President) $0 $0
Cora Decorah (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sarah Ripp (Secretary) $0 $0
Ngina Ali (Director) $0 $0
Tasha Mc Kenzie (Director) $0 $0
Shyla Gorham (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Ridley Handon (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Spadoni (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Barnes (Director) $0 $0
Kim Burlage (Director) $0 $0
Samantha Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Eva Smith (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 22, 2022

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$37,988
Expenses
$24,950
Net Income
$13,038
Net Assets
$80,562
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,383
35.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,723
57.2%
Net Fundraising $2,882
7.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,766
Total Liabilities $7,204
Net Assets $80,562
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Samantha Engelhart (President) $0 $0
Lori Huston Dinga (President Elect) $0 $0
Leila Godkin (Past President) $0 $0
Kim Burlage (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kelsie Fowler (Secretary) $0 $0
Amy Squitieri (Director) $0 $0
Ngina Ali (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Ridley Hanson (Director) $0 $0
Shyla Gorham (Director) $0 $0
Kelly Wood (Director) $0 $0
Tammy Rozek (Director) $0 $0
Michelle Zuelke (Director) $0 $0
Eva Smith (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Spadoni (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Barnes (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 5, 2023

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$20,649
Expenses
$35,110
Net Income
-$14,461
Net Assets
$57,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,832
91.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,222
39.8%
Net Fundraising -$6,405
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,154
Total Liabilities $31,130
Net Assets $57,024

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,747
Expenses
$43,523
Net Income
-$17,776
Net Assets
$68,485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,097
85.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11,298
43.9%
Net Fundraising -$7,648
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,159
Total Liabilities $30,674
Net Assets $68,485

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,253
Expenses
$31,656
Net Income
-$6,403
Net Assets
$91,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,228
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,075
35.9%
Net Fundraising -$9,050
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,260
Total Liabilities $22,225
Net Assets $91,035

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$31,651
Expenses
$26,296
Net Income
$5,355
Net Assets
$96,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,925
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,841
27.9%
Net Fundraising -$11,115
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,434
Total Liabilities $16,630
Net Assets $96,804

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,543
Expenses
$23,172
Net Income
$8,371
Net Assets
$92,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,220
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,866
24.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$8,543
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $106,937
Total Liabilities $14,853
Net Assets $92,084

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$33,465
Expenses
$21,985
Net Income
$11,480
Net Assets
$83,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,572
82.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,769
29.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,876
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,332
Total Liabilities $14,419
Net Assets $83,913

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,258
Expenses
$20,335
Net Income
$7,923
Net Assets
$72,593
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,290
68.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,807
27.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,161
4.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,976
Total Liabilities $13,383
Net Assets $72,593

Document Links

990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$29,691
Expenses
$19,366
Net Income
$10,325
Net Assets
$59,816
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,210
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,032
16.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$12,551
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,690
Total Liabilities $12,874
Net Assets $59,816

Document Links

990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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.

Document Links

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.

Document Links

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending March
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending March
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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