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Sustain Dane Inc

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: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$939k (2023)

Expenses
$916k (2023)

Total Assets
$524k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$133k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$939,232
Expenses
$916,472
Net Income
$22,760
Net Assets
$390,600
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $412,139
43.9%
Program Services $505,407
53.8%
Investment Income $771
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,955
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $96,033
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $284,982
31.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $523,531
Total Liabilities $132,931
Net Assets $390,600
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Claire Schaefer (Executive Director) $96,038 $0 $0
Mark Richardson (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Xiong (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sujata Gautam (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Missy Tracey (Secretary (Through June)) $0 $0 $0
Abigail Corso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Benforado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Gotesch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Heinemann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angeline Mboutngam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Peguero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Whayland (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$674,690
Expenses
$663,746
Net Income
$10,944
Net Assets
$367,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,676
42.6%
Program Services $375,893
55.7%
Investment Income $301
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,820
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,401
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $199,534
30.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $456,433
Total Liabilities $88,593
Net Assets $367,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Claire Schaefer (Executive Director) $90,401 $0 $0
Mark Richardson (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Xiong (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Missy Tracey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Benforado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abigail Corso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sujata Gautam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Gotesch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Heinemann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angeline Mboutngam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Peguero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Whayland (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$401,513
Expenses
$363,170
Net Income
$38,343
Net Assets
$356,896
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $334,387
83.3%
Program Services $64,320
16.0%
Investment Income $257
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,549
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,222
24.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,853
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $417,326
Total Liabilities $60,430
Net Assets $356,896
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Claire Schaefer (Executive Director) $86,875 $0 $1,347
Steve Whayland (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Richardson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Missy Tracy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Benforado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angeline Mboutngam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Goetsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Heinemann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Xiong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abigail Corso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Patel (Director (Thru Mid December)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,070
Expenses
$227,438
Net Income
$77,632
Net Assets
$318,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $297,265
97.4%
Program Services $6,922
2.3%
Investment Income $791
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $92
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,799
38.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,333
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $323,899
Total Liabilities $5,346
Net Assets $318,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Claire Schaefer (Executive Director) $79,792 $0 $8,007
Steve Whayland (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Richardson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Missy Tracy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Benforado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angeline Mboutngam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Goetsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Heinemann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Xiong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abigail Corso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$242,948
Expenses
$186,403
Net Income
$56,545
Net Assets
$240,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $232,760
95.8%
Program Services $8,528
3.5%
Investment Income $1,660
0.7%
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 $58,233
31.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,306
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,671
Total Liabilities $9,750
Net Assets $240,921
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Claire Schaefer Oleksiak (Executive Director) $53,131 $0 $434
Karen Crossley (Interim Executive Director) $4,668 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Annette Miller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Richardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Whayland (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Benforado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Goetsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Heinemann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Missy Tracy (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,498
Expenses
$353,885
Net Income
-$95,387
Net Assets
$184,376
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $246,221
95.3%
Program Services $11,999
4.6%
Investment Income $278
0.1%
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 $91,578
25.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $113,568
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $206,765
Total Liabilities $22,389
Net Assets $184,376
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Lerner (Prior Executive Director) $45,472 $0 $259
Amy Kesling (Prior Executive Director) $33,255 $0 $8,007
Karen Crossley (Interim Executive Director) $4,583 $0 $0
Jordan Hemaidan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Annette Miller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Richardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Pakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ben Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Whayland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Orrantia (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Benforado (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$388,710
Expenses
$446,756
Net Income
-$58,046
Net Assets
$279,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $349,968
90.0%
Program Services $38,389
9.9%
Investment Income $353
0.1%
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 $62,726
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $217,068
48.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $315,989
Total Liabilities $36,226
Net Assets $279,763
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Lerner (Executive Director) $58,084 $0 $4,642
Jordan Hemaidan (President) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Annette Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Ranheim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Pakes Ahlman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Richarson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Crossley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Whayland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Orrantia (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Benfarado (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$539,965
Expenses
$377,941
Net Income
$162,024
Net Assets
$337,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $502,735
93.1%
Program Services $37,048
6.9%
Investment Income $182
0.0%
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 $69,494
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $169,693
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,097
Total Liabilities $60,288
Net Assets $337,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Lerner (Executive Director) $64,400 $0 $5,094
Karen Crossley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Hemaidan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Ranheim (President) $0 $0 $0
Angela Pales Ahlman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Richarson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Whayland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Orrantia (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,678
Expenses
$307,662
Net Income
-$61,984
Net Assets
$175,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,693
84.1%
Program Services $38,752
15.8%
Investment Income $233
0.1%
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 $56,000
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $128,303
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,153
Total Liabilities $19,368
Net Assets $175,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Lerner (Executive Director) $56,000 $0 $5,042
Rebecca Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peyton Caire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Crossley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willa Schlecht (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Kelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Hemaidan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Lisowski (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Ranheim (President) $0 $0 $0
Adam Boone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Pales Ahlman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$357,746
Expenses
$327,523
Net Income
$30,223
Net Assets
$237,770
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $316,106
88.4%
Program Services $41,576
11.6%
Investment Income $64
0.0%
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 $63,679
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,619
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,473
Total Liabilities $50,703
Net Assets $237,770
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Lerner (Executive Director) $57,240 $0 $6,439
Rebecca Ryan (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peyton Caire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Alvarado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Willa Schlecht (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joann Kelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Hemaidan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mucha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Ranheim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rose Molz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanika Mock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$434,787
Expenses
$356,418
Net Income
$78,369
Net Assets
$207,547
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $403,680
92.8%
Program Services $31,086
7.1%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
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 $86,869
24.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,756
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,567
Total Liabilities $20
Net Assets $207,547
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Lerner (Executive Director) $45,000 $0 $4,270
Kristin Joiner (Executive Director) $31,343 $0 $6,256
Rebecca Ryan (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peyton Caire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Alvarado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Willa Schlecht (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joann Kelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Hemaidan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mucha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cate Ranheim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Ranheim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Patz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,614
Expenses
$412,278
Net Income
-$37,664
Net Assets
$129,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $314,908
84.1%
Program Services $59,684
15.9%
Investment Income $22
0.0%
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 $68,849
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $206,329
50.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,663
Total Liabilities $18,485
Net Assets $129,178

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$478,636
Expenses
$373,004
Net Income
$105,632
Net Assets
$166,842
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $434,864
90.9%
Program Services $43,628
9.1%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $132
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,547
18.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $158,867
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,389
Total Liabilities $15,547
Net Assets $166,842

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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