<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2022v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-05-09T09:20:19-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-09-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>391628949</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>JOHNSON BLOCK &amp; CO INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2500 BUSINESS PARK ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>MINERAL POINT</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53565</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-10-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>391567345</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WISCONSIN BEEF COUNCIL INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>WISC</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6088337177</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>957 LIBERTY DRIVE SUITE 201</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>VERONA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53593</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>TAMMY VAASSEN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6088337177</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-04-29</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>TAMMY</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>VASSEN</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>BRENT NELSON</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01226202</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6089872206</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-05-06</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="4">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>TAMMY VAASSEN</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>957 LIBERTY DRIVE SUITE 201</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>VERONA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53593</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1940525</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="6">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.BEEFTIPS.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1992</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WI</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO BUILD BEEF DEMAND THAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>23</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>23</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>4</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>50</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>33524</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1887318</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1892494</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1793</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2945</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>8173</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>11562</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1897284</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1940525</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>27870</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>26649</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>290991</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>307549</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1597066</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1599795</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>1915927</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1933993</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-18643</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>6532</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>611387</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>763037</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>234837</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>379955</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>376550</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>383082</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO BUILD BEEF DEMAND THAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <Desc>PROMOTE BEEF AND VEAL TO THE CUSTOMER</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <Desc>PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES. INCLUDES ASSESSMENT REVENUES REMITTED TO OTHER STATES, CATTLEMEN'S BEEF BOARD, AND SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION AND U.S. MEAT EXPORT FEDERATION.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <Desc>PROVIDE CONSUMER INFORMATION ON BEEF AND VEAL</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <Desc>RESEARCH GRANT AWARDED FOR VARIOUS RESERCH PROJECTS INVOVLING BEEF AND VEAL. PROVIDE INDUSTRY INFORMATION ON BEEF AND VEAL. PROVIDE PRODUCER COMMUNICATION ON BEEF AND VEAL INDUSTRY INFORMATION.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>false</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>4</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>4</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>23</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>23</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>TAMMY VAASSEN</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>6088337177</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>957 LIBERTY DR SUITE 201</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>VERONA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53593</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TAMMY VAASSEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>46.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>89887</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>18620</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROSIE LISOWE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.75</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMY RADUNZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT-EL</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CURT LARSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY/TR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DALE BAKKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LINDA CEYLOR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRAVIS CLARK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHORTY CROSBY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TODD CUMMINGS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ABDULLAH HUSSAINI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIC JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NOVA JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JACK JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRADY KLATT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRESSA LACY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAKOTA LOVETT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WAYNE LAUTSBAUGH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAN REESON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRAD SOLCHENBERGER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HANNAH STATZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHAD STEVENSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GARY SUTHERLAND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRADY WEILAND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.25</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRADY ZUCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>89887</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>18620</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>33524</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>33524</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CHECKOFF DEPOSITS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1892494</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1892494</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1892494</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2945</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2945</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>2336</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2336</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2336</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561000</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9226</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>9226</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>9226</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1940525</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1901720</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>5281</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26649</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>113496</TotalAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>148060</TotalAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>13179</TotalAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>13916</TotalAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18898</TotalAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38541</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11395</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>80923</TotalAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>27350</TotalAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4562</TotalAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>34157</TotalAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>35071</TotalAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8568</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>442</TotalAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1247570</TotalAmt>
      </PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>13515</TotalAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7368</TotalAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CI/CONS. NUT. EDUC. PROGR</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>22155</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PC/INVESTOR OURTEACH/COMM</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>13418</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CI/CONSUMER EDUCATION</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>11934</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PC/MEDIA OUTREACH</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>6445</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>36381</TotalAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1933993</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3267</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1957</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>401867</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>390979</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>155761</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>189102</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>12640</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13701</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7226</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12669</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>87316</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>61955</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>30626</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25361</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <EOYAmt>129268</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>611387</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>763037</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>223861</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>242990</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10976</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6098</EOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <EOYAmt>130867</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>234837</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>379955</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>376550</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>383082</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>376550</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>383082</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>611387</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>763037</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>6532</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>10134</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>2212</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>7922</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>77182</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>59743</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>17439</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>25361</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OPERATING RIGHT OF USE ASSETS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>107060</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>FINANCE RIGHT OF USE ASSET</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>22208</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>129268</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>108453</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>22414</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>130867</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>755570</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>755570</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>1184955</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>1184955</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1940525</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>749038</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>749038</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>1184955</OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>1184955</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>1933993</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>WISCONSIN BEEF COUNCIL, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE. ONLY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 513(A)(1) OF THE CODE, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. WISCONSIN BEEF COUNCIL, INC. IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. THE COUNCIL HAS ADOPTED ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE FOR RECOGNIZING AND MEASURING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE COUNCIL FOLLOWS STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING AND GENERALLY AVOIDS RISK ASSOCIATED WITH POTENTIALLY PROBLEMATIC TAX POSITIONS THAT MAY BE CHALLENGED UPON EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM TAXING AUTHORITIES IMPOSING INCOME TAXES FROM ACTIVITIES DEEMED TO BE UNRELATED TO THE COUNCIL'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS WOULD NOT BE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COUNCIL'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE COUNCIL IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO SUCH EXAMINATIONS FOR TAX YEARS BEFORE 2019.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ASSESSMENTS REMITTED 1,184,955</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ASSESSMENTS REMITTED 1,184,955</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc4">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RESEARCH GRANT AWARDED FOR VARIOUS RESERCH PROJECTS INVOVLING BEEF AND VEAL. PROVIDE INDUSTRY INFORMATION ON BEEF AND VEAL. PROVIDE PRODUCER COMMUNICATION ON BEEF AND VEAL INDUSTRY INFORMATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE BOARD PRESIDENT PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE WISCONSIN BEEF COUNCIL ARE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT. EACH WISCONSIN BEEF COUNCIL BOARD DIRECTOR, AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, EXECUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT. THE AFFIDAVITS REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT MIGHT CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FURTHER REQUIRE THE INDIVIDUAL TO DECLARE THAT HE/SHE WILL NOT: 1) ASSOCIATED WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN A MANNER THAT WOULD IMPAIR THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENCE OR INTEGRITY; 2) DISCLOSE UNAUTHORIZED INFORMATION; OR 3) ACCEPT GIFTS OR DISCOUNTS FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS ALL STAFF AFFIDAVITS AND DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AFFIDAVIT AND DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL AFFIDAVITS OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS AND DTERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE WISCONSIN BEEF COUNCIL. STAFF SALARIES ARE PART OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET. AFTER THE YEARLY BUDGET IS SET, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS APPROVED BY THE WHOLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE WISCONSIN BEEF COUNCIL'S OFFICE. WE PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT THAT IS HANDED OUT AT PRODUCER MEETINGS AND IS POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ASSESSMENTS REMITTED -1,184,955 ASSESSMENTS REMITTED 1,184,955</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
