WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc
To promote the social welfare of the citizens of Wisconsin by promoting, developing, defining and encouraging distribution of information about Wisconsin's economic climate and the importance of job creation to the general public of Wisconsin; to foster, encourage and coordinate the development of public policies that will lead to greater economic opportunity and a higher quality of life for Wisconsin citizens; to engage in other activities that facilitate public education and promote the betterment of the community as a whole.
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc at a glance
In short: WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc gave $56K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,900
- -87.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,633
- -74.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $9,654
- -94.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WMC Jobs Fund ($32K). Together the top 3 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $438K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WMC Jobs Fund Madison, WI | Shared mission of educating the public about lower taxes and a competitive business climate | $31,900 |
| Republican Assembly Campaign Committee Madison, WI | Shared mission of educating the public about important public policy issues | $12,000 |
| Committee to Elect a Republican Senate Madison, WI | Shared mission of educating the public about important public policy issues | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,654 | $5,495,200 | $5,758,970 | $55,900 | 3 |
| 2024 | $189,262 | $4,272,000 | $4,363,450 | $438,127 | 6 |
| 2023 | $271,412 | $6,709,100 | $7,039,080 | $121,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $599,692 | $4,479,293 | $4,437,483 | $54,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $555,916 | $698,817 | $157,313 | $36,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $59,734 | $3,153,050 | $3,447,488 | $344,700 | 6 |
| 2019 | $318,316 | $502,631 | $255,806 | $84,000 | 7 |
About WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $56K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc is led by Kurt Bauer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kurt Bauer
President
On filings since 2019
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. Manley
Vice President
On filings since 2019
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade Goodsell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chandler J. Swansen (2019–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc
How much does WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc give each year?
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc gave $56K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $438K across 6 grants.
What is WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc's typical grant size?
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $18,633, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc give grants?
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc?
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What is WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc's EIN?
WMC Issues Mobilization Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1743887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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