Nonprofit · EIN 20-3164790
PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,108,618 | $1,711,989 | $396,629 | $428,552 | $0 | $428,552 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,258 | $63,375 | $7,883 | $30,924 | $0 | $30,924 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $59,380 | $59,912 | -$532 | $23,041 | $0 | $23,041 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $2,106,204
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,414
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $428,552
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $428,552
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $428,552
- Gross receipts
- $2,108,618
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICK ROMENESKO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM TORNSTROM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL ALTHAUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT WHITAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB LULLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT MICKELSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM PASCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CODY DOUCETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM TORNSTROM | TREASURERDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY NEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CODY DOUCETTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | PRESIDENTDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT MICKELSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROB LULLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL ALTHAS | SECRETARYDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| NICK ROMENESKO | VICE PRESIDENTDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM TORNSTROM | TREASURERDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY NEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | PRESIDENTDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| MARK FREDRICKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROB LULLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL ALTHAS | SECRETARYDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| NICK ROMENESKO | VICE PRESIDENTDIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 790 N MILWAUKEE ST PMB 413826 30, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-3724
- In care of
- % TOM TORNSTROM
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS ANDERSON, 790 N MILWAUKEE ST PMB 413826 30, MILWAUKEE, WI 532024073
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS ANDERSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (608) 782-2282
- Website
- PAAW.US
- 990-N for 2014 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Tom Tornstrom, 235 Causeway Blvd, La Crosse WI 54603. Mailing address: 235 Causeway Blvd, La Crosse WI 54603.
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN (PAAW) ACTIVELY ADVOCATES AND REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS' INTERESTS, AND THE INTERESTS OF WISCONSIN'S AMBULANCE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT-LARGE TO ELECTED LEADERS AT STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS, AS WELL AS TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND EMS SECTION. PAAW'S WORK PLAN IS DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM IN WISCONSIN.
Program accomplishments
- THE PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN (PAAW) WAS CREATED IN 2005 TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. INITIALLY, THE ASSOCIATION WAS STARTED TO ADDRESS REVENUE SHORTFALLS IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. IT QUICKLY BECAME APPARENT THERE WERE MANY OTHER NEEDS AND INTERESTS TO PURSUE AS WELL.PAAW IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF WISCONSIN ETHICS BOARD AS AN ACTIVE LOBBYING ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH LEGISLATORS AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE EMS DELIVERY SYSTEM IN WISCONSIN. ANNUALLY, THE PAAW BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BASED ON ITS GOALS AND PRIORITIES, AND THAT OF AMBULANCE SERVICES AT-LARGE IN THE STATE.PAAW SERVES AS AN EMS STAKEHOLDER GROUP TO BETTER DELIVERY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN WISCONSIN. THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LEADERSHIP CONTINUE TO BE CALLED ON TO TESTIFY AT GOVERNMENT MEETINGS OR HEARINGS REGARDING ITS POSITION, OR OFFER INPUT ON MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE. IN ADDITION, PAAW WORKS TO CREATE AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AND NETWORKING BETWEEN AMBULANCE SERVICE EXECUTIVES, DIRECTORS AND MANAGERS.THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE AMBULANCE INDUSTRY IN WISCONSIN AND TO; PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AS TO THE USEFULNESS AND VALUE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; PROMOTE MUTUAL AID IN THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE WHICH MAY INCLUDE BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION; ENCOURAGE AND/OR CONDUCT RESEARCH RELATING TO ANY PHASE OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; DISSEMINATE TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS RELIABLE INFORMATION AND DATA DEVELOPED AND/OR GATHERED AS TO SUBJECTS OF INTEREST; CREATE AND MAINTAIN A FRATERNAL FEELING BETWEEN THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3164790
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $428,552
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,108,618
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,108,618 | $1,711,989 | $428,552 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $71,258 | $63,375 | $30,924 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $59,380 | $59,912 | $23,041 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Tom Tornstrom Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 20-3164790).
Questions about PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC
- What is the EIN of PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC is 20-3164790.
- Is PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2011.
- Are donations to PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN 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 PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN 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 PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN 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 PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS ANDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,108,618, expenses of $1,711,989 and total assets of $428,552 at year end.
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