Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-2011795 Website

The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The corporation's activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the public interest. The corporation is not organized for gain or individual profit and it shall be operated exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$186K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$186K

About Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc

Based on IRS filings

Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $186K.

Focus Areas

Public, Societal Benefit

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $186K (100%)

States

Colorado

Cities

Denver

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,392,477	$2,352,809	$2,204,477
Revenue	$199,009	$210,244	$227,063
Expenses	$232,052	$70,890	$99,044
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
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 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United States Public Interest Research Group Inc ($186,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
United States Public Interest Research Group Inc Denver, CO	program support for charitable and educational activities	$186,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Danny Katz	Director	0.5	—
Ellen Montgomery	Director, Clerk, Treasurer	0.5	—
Sam Gibb	Director	0.5	—
Joe Ready	Director	0.5	—
Megan Fitzgerald	President	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Public, Societal Benefit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc?

Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc?

As of 2024, Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc holds $2.4M in total assets with $199K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $186K in 2024.

Where does Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc operate?

Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.

What size grants does Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc award?

In 2024, Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $186K — an average of about $186K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN?

Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2011795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.