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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0024324

WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC

Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53704

Financials

$459K$428K2023$455K$440K2024$513K$467K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$512,982$466,510$46,472$326,604$116,599$210,005
December 31, 2024990$455,294$440,444$14,850$300,753$137,220$163,533
December 31, 2023990$458,919$428,033$30,886$216,276$67,593$148,683
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$420,000
of which government grants
$420,000
Program service revenue
$91,025
Investment income
$993
Other revenue
$964

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$103,553
Other salaries and wages
$99,531
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$226,604
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,453
Occupancy
$28,596
Travel
$2,280
Depreciation
$185
Program services (functional)
$350,271
Management and general (functional)
$116,239

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$300,753
Total assets, end of year
$326,604
Total liabilities, end of year
$116,599
Net assets, end of year
$210,005
Land, buildings and equipment
$586
Net assets without donor restrictions
$210,005
Gross receipts
$512,982
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2001
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JULIE SWEENEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$102,348$5,944
KIM BREMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETTY LUNDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEXA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TINA PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AV ROTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NIC RUEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE SPRINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HANNAH STATZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT SCHNEIDERCHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN HAAGVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROB MEIERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MATTHEW CRIMMINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JULIE SWEENEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$80,000$13,080
KIM BREMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETTY LUNDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEXY MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TINA PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AV ROTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NIC RUEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE SPRINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HANNAH STATZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT SCHNEIDERCHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN HAAGVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROB MEIERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MATTHEW CRIMMINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JULIE SWEENEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$63,075$10,620
MATTHEW CRIMMINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HAAGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICKI JANISCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETTY LUNDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROB MEIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT MITCHELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AV ROTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEVIN KRENTZCHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT SCHNEIDERVICE-CHAIR/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALISON KEPNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4726 E TOWNE BLVD STE 210, MADISON, WI 53704-7416
In care of
% THOMAS LYON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SCOTT SCHNEIDER, 4726 E TOWNE BLVD, MADISON, WI 53704
Signed the 990
SCOTT SCHNEIDER, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(888) 808-1910
Return prepared by
O'CONNOR WELLS & VANDER WERFF LLC

Mission

WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM, INC.'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A SECURE, NATIONALLY COMPATIBLE LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING ANIMAL HEALTH, SAFEGUARDING MARKET ACCESS, AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE MARKETABILITY OF WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM (WLIC) IS A MULTI-SPECIES EFFORT LED BY WISONSIN'S LIVESTOCK AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS IN COOPERATION WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DATCP), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION. WLIC IS CONTRIBUTING TO AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY AND ADD VALUE TO THE MARKETING OF MILK, MEAT, AND OTHER LIVESTOCK-BASED PRODUCTS. THE WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK PREMISES REGISTRATION ACT REQUIRES ANYONE WHO KEEPS, HOUSES, OR CO-MINGLES LIVESTOCK TO REGISTER THEIR PREMISES (FARM LOCATIONS). WLIC IS REGISTERING PREMISES AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF DATCP. IN 2025, WLIC RENEWED AND REGISTERED 29,286 PREMISES AND RECORDED 15,772 CERTIFIED VETERINARY INSPECTIONS.THE WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM (WLIC) HELPS TO EDUCATE PRODUCERS, LEGISLATORS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMAL DISEASE TRACEABILITY. WLIC DOES THIS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, MEDIA OUTREACH AND MATERIALS. WLIC COMPLETED AN EDUCATIONAL TRACEABILITY VIDEO IN 2020, WHICH WAS SHARED WITH DATCP, THE PUBLIC, PRODUCERS AND STUDENTS. IN 2021, WLIC CREATED AND DISBURSED AN EAR TAG KIT TO FFA CHAPTERS ACROSS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
    Expenses $350,271 · revenue $91,989

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0024324
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$326,604
Income (IRS master file)
$512,982

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$512,982$466,510$326,604XML
990December 2024$455,294$440,444$300,753XML
990December 2023$458,919$428,033$216,276XML
990December 2022$405,695$415,734$198,226IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 26-0024324).

Questions about WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC

What is the EIN of WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC is 26-0024324.
Is WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM 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 WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM 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 WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM 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 WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SCOTT SCHNEIDER.
Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,348 (JULIE SWEENEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION CONSORTIUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $512,982, expenses of $466,510 and total assets of $326,604 at year end.

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