Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
THE PURPOSE OF THE WISCONSIN BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS OF AURAL AND VISUAL BROADCASTING IN ALL ITS FORMS; TO PROTECT ITS MEMBERS IN EVERY LAWFUL AND PROPER MANNER FROM INJUSTICES AND UNJUST EXACTIONS; TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE CUSTOMS AND PRACTICES WHICH WILL STRENGTHEN AND MAINTAIN THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY TO THE END THAT IT MAY BEST SERVE THE PUBLIC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$108K
-28.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
-64.2% YoY
About Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $97K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,166,071 | $3,604,151 | $3,203,053 |
| Revenue | $1,723,009 | $1,748,531 | $1,409,623 |
| Expenses | $1,445,894 | $1,409,374 | $1,226,638 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $97,063 | $89,029 | $-68,732 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc
Awards for Excellence
WISCONSIN BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
January 9, 2027
Local Broadcast Legends
WISCONSIN BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
January 15, 2027
Student Awards for Excellence
WISCONSIN BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Inc ($100,000), Texas Association of Broadcasters ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WISCONSIN BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC MADISON, WI | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEESE FIELDER | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| JEFF WRIGHT | VICE CHAIRMAN-RADIO | 1 | — |
| JUDSON BECK | CHAIRMAN-ELECT | 1 | — |
| ANNA ENGELHART | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RANDY HAWKE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JAN WADE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| TERRY DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN VALKOUN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENNIS KLAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERRY STEVENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTA BECHTOL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC VOIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE LAVIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETSY KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS PALMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA HANSEN | DIRECTOR (THRU JUL 2024) | 1 | — |
| LYLE BANKS | DIRECTOR (THRU OCT 2024) | 1 | — |
| LUPITA MONTOTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE VETTERKIND | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $230,960 |
| KYLE GEISSLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $151,417 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc?
As of 2024, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc holds $4.2M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $108K in 2024.
Where does Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc operate?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc has awarded grants in Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc award?
In 2024, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $108K — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6123891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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