Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc
To provide members the services and tools to be successful, through advocacy, education and communication. As an advocate, wra provides representation for the restaurant industry to create a favorable political and regulatory environment at all levels of government. Education includes providing access to information to improve restaurant operations and fostering a sense of community in the restaurant industry with opportunities for members to connect with and learn from each other. Wra communicates for the membership providing a voice for the restaurant industry to consumers and the media.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,520
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,520
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,520
- Total assets
- $1,350,859
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Restaurant Association ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $19K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Restaurant Association Washington, DC | General Purposes | $15,520 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,350,859 | $1,930,671 | $2,098,061 | $15,520 | 1 | $55,443 |
| 2023 | $1,354,745 | $1,892,602 | $2,116,957 | $19,400 | 1 | $42,487 |
| 2022 | $1,534,123 | $1,902,331 | $1,937,790 | $19,400 | 1 | $28,560 |
| 2021 | $1,714,678 | $1,996,862 | $1,910,476 | $17,400 | 1 | $68,289 |
| 2020 | $1,651,380 | $2,823,133 | $2,389,078 | — | — | $53,132 |
About Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $55K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc is led by Kristine Hillmer, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 35 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristine Hillmer
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $211K (2024)
Brad Hammen
Chair
Treasurer → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Citlali Mendieta-Ramos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Freund
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Holt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ruffing
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlo Ambas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Buckley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bartolotta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Lamers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyson Koput
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blane Charles
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Kluth
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wolfe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Stoesz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Wendt-Cross
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Sidner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Hughes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Peluso
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaelyn Cervero
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Moens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Calverley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bauer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Mendham
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hans Weissgerber III
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Ramthun
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Quam
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $121K (2024)
Dawn Faris
Vice President Membership & Business Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Erin Vranas
Chair Elect & Treasurer
Director → Chair Elect & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kaminski
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Larson
Immediate Past Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lars Johnson
Chair Elect
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Bob Prosser (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Chris Wiken (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Danielle Baerwald (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Rebecca Kollmann (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Schupbach (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Rudy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Wood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Jalan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Ross (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Pacovsky (2022) — Director
- Former: Greg Michals (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joanne Palzkill (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kyle Rudin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Trey Hester (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Flannery (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Joe Anderson (2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Jackson (2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Koss (2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Lopiparo (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Henry (2020) — Director
- Former: Mac Dorn (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Engel (2020) — Director
- Former: Nathan Haupt (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan McClone (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom McGinty (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $211K, to Kristine Hillmer (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc
How much does Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc?
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
Where does Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc operate?
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0715690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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