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Wisconsin Family Action Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Category: Public, Society Benefit — Multipurpose and Other / Citizen Participation (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.27M (2023)

Expenses
$1.05M (2023)

Total Assets
$881k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$74.1k (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
$1,274,071
Expenses
$1,053,134
Net Income
$220,937
Net Assets
$807,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $958,231
75.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,187
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $312,653
24.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,792
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,374
25.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $881,257
Total Liabilities $74,090
Net Assets $807,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine Appling (President) $112,792 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dick Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Cross (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Varnam (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,177,939
Expenses
$1,051,496
Net Income
$126,443
Net Assets
$586,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $696,401
59.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,559
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $479,979
40.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,871
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $236,645
22.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $688,059
Total Liabilities $101,769
Net Assets $586,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine Appling (President) $103,871 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dick Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$565,160
Expenses
$563,650
Net Income
$1,510
Net Assets
$459,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,946
53.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income -$857
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $263,071
46.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,384
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,031
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $468,342
Total Liabilities $8,495
Net Assets $459,847
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine Appling (President) $93,384 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dick Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$981,823
Expenses
$783,586
Net Income
$198,237
Net Assets
$458,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $645,819
65.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,411
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,000
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $331,593
33.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,062
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $249,057
31.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $468,688
Total Liabilities $10,350
Net Assets $458,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine Appling (President) $88,063 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dick Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$685,066
Expenses
$454,517
Net Income
$230,549
Net Assets
$260,101
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $484,817
70.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $245
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $200,004
29.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,250
14.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,631
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $270,205
Total Liabilities $10,104
Net Assets $260,101
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine Appling (President) $66,250 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dick Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$401,291
Expenses
$407,884
Net Income
-$6,593
Net Assets
$29,552
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $257,138
64.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $144,150
35.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,887
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $2,500
0.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $94,863
23.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,601
Total Liabilities $5,049
Net Assets $29,552
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine Appling (President) $50,887 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dick Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,098
Expenses
$230,842
Net Income
-$24,744
Net Assets
$36,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,121
42.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $117,970
57.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,401
18.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,976
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,361
Total Liabilities $8,216
Net Assets $36,145
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine Appling (President) $43,401 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dick Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Chariman) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,811
Expenses
$400,766
Net Income
-$149,955
Net Assets
$60,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,163
52.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $37
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $118,611
47.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $117,123
29.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $113,228
28.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,006
Total Liabilities $16,117
Net Assets $60,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine K Appling (President) $68,373 $0 $0
Joseph Maillette Thru 916 (Vice President) $48,750 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jo Egelhoff Thru 116 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hoogendyk (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$533,904
Expenses
$474,547
Net Income
$59,357
Net Assets
$210,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $428,092
80.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $100
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $105,712
19.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $137,044
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,853
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,309
Total Liabilities $25,465
Net Assets $210,844
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine K Appling (President) $77,987 $0 $0
Joseph Maillette (Vice President) $59,057 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jo Egelhoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schnarsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howie Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Elmer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$577,250
Expenses
$589,665
Net Income
-$12,415
Net Assets
$151,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $465,105
80.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $46
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $112,099
19.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,505
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,031
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,975
Total Liabilities $15,488
Net Assets $151,487
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine K Appling (President) $71,863 $0 $0
Joseph Maillette (Vice President) $57,642 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Egelhoff (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Randy Melchert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$372,406
Expenses
$413,152
Net Income
-$40,746
Net Assets
$163,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,564
66.5%
Program Services $65
0.0%
Investment Income $72
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$200
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $124,905
33.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,472
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,316
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $174,409
Total Liabilities $10,507
Net Assets $163,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julaine K Appling (President) $64,512 $0 $4,000
James Maillette (Vice President) $50,960 $0 $0
Jaren Hiller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Kessenich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lee Webster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Egelhoff (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Messar (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Sikma (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$870,397
Expenses
$695,943
Net Income
$174,454
Net Assets
$204,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $747,975
85.9%
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 $122,422
14.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,792
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,251
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $208,131
Total Liabilities $3,483
Net Assets $204,648

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,116,154
Expenses
$1,092,725
Net Income
$23,429
Net Assets
$30,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,009,616
90.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$147
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $106,685
9.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,292
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,071
7.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,886
Total Liabilities $8,692
Net Assets $30,194

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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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