Nonprofit · EIN 20-1127385
DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $79,001 | $78,667 | $334 | $232,644 | $0 | $232,644 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $84,504 | $240,156 | -$155,652 | $232,310 | $0 | $232,310 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $186,465 | $196,295 | -$9,830 | $393,591 | $5,628 | $387,963 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $45,548 | $111,784 | -$66,236 | $500,025 | $8,350 | $491,675 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $71,703
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,298
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $72,058
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,105
- Program services (functional)
- $78,667
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $232,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $232,644
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $232,644
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $161,581
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $71,063
- Gross receipts
- $79,001
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $346,781 | $31,964 |
| JUDD SCHEMMEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB CRAIN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WEITZ | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY MORALES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BRADLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY FISH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HANCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN HOBBIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ILSTRUP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANETTE MAURER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARI OLSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SALUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VOGEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ZIARNIK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $317,266 | $31,757 |
| JOEL WEITZ | CHAIR/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDD SCHEMMEL | CHAIR/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY MORALES | VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BRADLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL AMBROSIUS | TRUSTEE THRU MARCH 2024 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BIRKEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB CRAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN HOBBIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ILSTRUP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LE JORDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ZIARNIK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $282,639 | $29,274 |
| JOEL WEITZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDD SCHEMMEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLSWORTH BROWN | SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 3/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BRADLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL AMBROSIUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BIRKEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB CRAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG FRANK | TRUSTEE (THRU 3/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN HOBBIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ILSTRUP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA KINDERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY MORALES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK MORRISON | TRUSTEE (THRU 9/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE PETERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ZIARNIK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $204,231 | $14,171 |
| JOEL WEITZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANETTE RIECHERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLSWORTH BROWN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BIRKEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BRADLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG FRANK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN HOBBIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE PETERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ZIARNIK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 22 EAST MIFFLIN STREET, MADISON, WI 53703-4224
- In care of
- % ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN, 22 EAST MIFFLIN STREET, MADISON, WI 53703
- Signed the 990
- ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (608) 255-2537
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO FURTHER THE WELL-BEING OF THE GREATER MADISON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC.IN CONNECTION WITH AND IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF, THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:-TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO THE GREATER MADISON/DANE COUNTY AREA REGARDING THE DIVERSE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CIVIC AND ATHLETIC BENEFITS OF LIVING AND WORKING IN THE GREATER MADISON/DANE COUNTY AREA.-TO PROVIDE RESOURCE SUPPORT FOR EVENTS HOSTED BY THE CITY OF MADISON AND/OR THE GMCVB THAT PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE GREATER MADISON/DANE COUNTY AREA.-TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATE DATA REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE GREATER MADISON/DANE COUNTY AREA.-TO RECEIVE, OBTAIN, CONTROL, HOLD, ADMINISTER, INVEST AND REINVEST AND DISBURSE FUNDS AND PROPERTY OF ANY TYPE AS MAY BE RECEIVED BY THE CORPORATION, EITHER ABSOLUTELY OR IN TRUST.
Program accomplishments
- ADMINISTER YOUTH SPORT GRANT CONTRIBUTION RECEIPTS AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO AREA CHARITIES SUPPORTING YOUTH SPORTS.Expenses $56,380 · grants $56,380
- PROVIDE RESOURCE SUPPORT FOR EVENTS HOSTED BY THE CITY OF MADISON AND/OR THE GREATER MADISON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. THAT PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE GREATER MADISON/DANE COUNTY AREA.Expenses $22,287 · grants $15,678
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1127385
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $232,644
- Income (IRS master file)
- $79,001
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $79,001 | $78,667 | $232,644 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $84,504 | $240,156 | $232,310 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $186,465 | $196,295 | $393,591 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $53,853 | $147,737 | $397,791 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $45,548 | $111,784 | $500,025 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1127385).
Questions about DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC is 20-1127385.
- Is DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DESTINATION MADISON FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $79,001, expenses of $78,667 and total assets of $232,644 at year end.
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