Nonprofit · EIN 20-1644245
WISDOM INC
Also known as SOPHIA SRVNTS PFPHTC HP INTENTIONAL
Tax-exempt · WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $45,784 | $107,376 | -$61,592 | $49,985 | $0 | $49,985 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $74,553 | $61,881 | $12,672 | $123,673 | $12,096 | $111,577 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $123,060 | $75,739 | $47,321 | $98,905 | $0 | $98,905 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,042
- Program service revenue
- $6,967
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,883
- Other revenue
- $7,892
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $88,868
- Printing, publications and postage
- $342
- Other expenses
- $18,166
- Program services (functional)
- $75,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $123,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,985
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,985
- Cash, savings and investments
- $44,585
- Gross receipts
- $47,801
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MINGESZ | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| JIM BICKEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| RAY KNUTILLA | TREASURER | 22 | $0 |
| BEV BRADFORD | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ALICE LUNDSTROM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY HEBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN POPWLASKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN MIKECZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PRESTBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARJORIE MAY | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| MOLLIE CONRAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT STOLL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BICKEL | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID BODOH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| BEV BRADFORD | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| RAY KNUTILLA | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| MARJORIE MAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY HEBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PRESTBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LARAINE O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN POPLASKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PAT FAHERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT STOLL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNIE GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 6 | $0 |
| RAY KNUTILLA | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| BEV BRADFORD | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| BETTY GROENEWOLD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID BODOH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY HEBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BICKEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LARAINE O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN POPLASKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE SCHALIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT STOLL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 E BROADWAY, WAUKESHA, WI 53186-5009
- In care of
- % DAVID KRAEMER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 3580 S Willow Glen Dr, New Berlin WI 53151
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Quirin Braam, 3580 S Willow Glen Dr, New Berlin WI 53151
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RAY KNUTILLA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (414) 418-6086
- Return prepared by
- RITZ HOLMAN LLP
Mission
SOPHIA IS DEDICATED TO DIALOGUE WITH INDIVIDUALS, AGENCIES AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO STIMULATE CREATIVE AND EFFECTIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITIES IN WAUKESHA COUNTY. SOPHIA ADDRESSES SOCIAL INJUSTICES IN OUR INCREASINGLY FRAGMENTED WORLD. WE JOIN HANDS WITH OTHERS TO BRING EFFECTIVE CHANGE RATHER THAN ISOLATED SELF INTEREST.
Program accomplishments
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE:SOPHIA'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE (CJTF) CONTINUES TO ADVANCE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS AND ACTION AROUND JUSTICE REFORM IN WAUKESHA COUNTY AND ACROSS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. MEETING MONTHLY, THE GROUP BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO BELIEVE OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM CAN BE MORE FAIR AND HUMANE. THE CJTF'S WORK CENTERS ON THREE KEY GOALS: EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND FAITH COMMUNITIES ABOUT CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, ENGAGING LEGISLATORS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS THROUGH CONSISTENT ISSUE-BASED COMMUNICATION, AND BUILDING GRASSROOTS SUPPORT THAT CAN SUSTAIN LONG-TERM CHANGE. ONE ONGOING EFFORT HAS BEEN SENDING MONTHLY LETTERS TO POLICYMAKERS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS DIVERSION VS. INCARCERATION, SOLITARY CONFINEMENT, AFFORDABLE FAMILY PHONE ACCESS FOR INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF STRONG REENTRY SUPPORT. EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION HAVE ALSO BEEN A MAJOR PART OF THIS YEAR'S WORK. THE TASK FORCE HOSTED AN INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL EVENT FEATURING TALIB AKBAR, WHO SPOKE ABOUT THE REALITIES AND IMPACT OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT. MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN TRANSFORMATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING LED BY MARK RICE, WISCONSIN TRANSFORMATIONAL JUSTICE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR AT WISDOM. THE CJTF HAS ALSO BUILT CONNECTIONS WITH CARROLL UNIVERSITY, COLLABORATING WITH A GRANT WRITING CLASS AND PRESENTING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNERED WITH WISDOM AFFILIATE FREE, AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS DIRECTLY IMPACTED WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SHAPING HUMANE POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO INCARCERATION AND JUSTICE REFORM.Expenses $75,163
- IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE:SOPHIA HAS ALSO MADE NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGH OUR DEDICATED WORK IN THE AREA OF IMMIGRATION THROUGH OUR IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN EFFORTS TO DRIVE CHANGE AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS, ADVOCATING FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM AND POLICIES THAT PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY AND SUPPORT IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. THE TASK FORCE IS ORGANIZING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO DISPEL IMMIGRATION MYTHS, SHARE PERSONAL STORIES FROM IMMIGRANTS TO HUMANIZE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND UTILIZE MEDIA TO BROADEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING. THROUGH OUR BILINGUAL MEDIUM (WEBSITE, YEARBOOK, E-MAIL, ETC.) WE HAVE ALSO EMPHASIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES FACED BY THE LATINO COMMUNITY. IN 2025, WE FOCUSED ON TOPICS SUCH AS "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS", THE NEED TO RETAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH BI-LINGUAL PROGRAMING AS WELL AS OTHER EDUCATION AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDERSCORE SOPHIA'S COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY, AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT RECOGNIZE THE DIGNITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS. BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY THAT VALUES AND UPLIFTS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.
- HOUSING JUSTICE TASK FORCE:SOPHIA'S HOUSING JUSTICE TASK FORCE IS COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING FOR POLICES THAT PROTECT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO PUSH FOR SOLUTIONS THAT CREATE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SYSTEM IN OUR COMMUNITY.THE HOUSING JUSTICE TASK FORCE TO WORKS DILIGENTLY TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PUSH FOR MEANINGFUL TRANSFORMATION IN HOUSING PRACTICES THAT IMPACT THOSE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES HAVING THE LOWEST INCOMES. THE HOUSING JUSTICE TASK FORCE CONTINUES TO EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. DURING LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT LUNCHEONS, SOPHIA TEAM MEMBERS, COLLABORATING WITH THE HOUSING ACTION COALITION, HELP LANDLORDS TO UNDERSTAND THE BARRIERS THAT TENANTS FACE AND THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MITIGATE RISKS FOR LANDLORDS. THE GOAL IS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. THE PURPOSE IS TO INCREASE RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TRADITIONALLY SCREENED OUT DURING THE APARTMENT APPLICATION PROCESS, TYPICALLY PEOPLE DEPENDING ON HOUSING VOUCHERS, OR WITH A PREVIOUS INCIDENT OF EVICTION. IN FEBRUARY, TASKFORCE MEMBERS SHARE INFORMATION EVENTS SUCH AS THE HOUSING ACTION COALITION'S "COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR" FUNDRAISER EVENT TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE GAP BETWEEN WAGES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND THE SERVICES NEEDED TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. HOUSING JUSTICE TASKFORCE MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDED TESTIMONIES AT A RECENT STATE PUBLIC HEARING IN MADISON OPPOSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CRIMINALIZE HOMELESSNESS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1644245
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70)
- Group exemption
- 5251: WISDOM INC
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,985
- Income (IRS master file)
- $47,801
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $45,784 | $107,376 | $49,985 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $74,553 | $61,881 | $123,673 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $123,060 | $75,739 | $98,905 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Quirin Braam | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-1644245).
Questions about WISDOM INC
- What is the EIN of WISDOM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISDOM INC is 20-1644245.
- Is WISDOM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Which annual return does WISDOM INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of WISDOM 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 WISDOM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WISDOM INC?
- The 990-N for 2015 names Quirin Braam.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISDOM INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WISDOM INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,784, expenses of $107,376 and total assets of $49,985 at year end.
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