Nonprofit · EIN 39-0857592
WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · FITCHBURG, WI 53711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-PF | $309,350 | $315,685 | -$6,335 | $6,454,480 | $1,848 | $6,452,632 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-PF | $434,418 | $311,421 | $122,997 | $6,148,040 | $12,477 | $6,135,563 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-PF | $135,917 | $244,973 | -$109,056 | $5,685,717 | $11,730 | $5,673,987 |
Financial details: 990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,606
- Dividends
- $170,612
- Interest
- $1,051
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $111,012
- Other income
- $3,069
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $219,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,704
- Disbursements for charitable purposes
- $267,255
- Excise tax on investment income
- $3,431
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,148,040
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,454,480
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,848
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,452,632
- Fair market value of assets
- $6,454,480
- Qualifying distributions
- $267,255
- Net investment income
- $285,744
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-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCY HEIM 2679 FAHEY GLEN, FITCHBURG, WI 53711 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $36,704 |
| JOAN BEHR 6041 REBECCA WAY, MCFARLAND, WI 53558 | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CALDWELL PO BOX 177, WHITEWATER, WI 53190 | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| PAT DUFFY PO BOX 250, COLUMBUS, WI 53925 | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LIVANOS PO BOX 46522, MADISON, WI 53744 | MARKETING DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES CRAVE W11550 TORPY ROAD, WATERLOO, WI 53594 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ALIESHA CROWE 1900 COLLEGE DRIVE, RICE LAKE, WI 54868 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY GASKA W11236 BREYER ROAD, COLUMBUS, WI 53925 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SAM MILLER 914 N FOX ST, APPLETON, WI 54911 | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| BRETT RENK 6809 WILBURN RD, SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SUE SCHULTZ W3024 ST CHARLES ROAD, CHILTON, WI 53014 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HEIM 2679 FAHEY GLEN, FITCHBURG, WI 53711 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $35,010 |
| JOAN BEHR 3025 WAUBESA AVE, MADISON, WI 53711 | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CALDWELL PO BOX 177, WHITEWATER, WI 53190 | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| PAT DUFFY PO BOX 250, COLUMBUS, WI 53925 | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LIVANOS PO BOX 46522, MADISON, WI 53744 | MARKETING DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES CRAVE W11550 TORPY ROAD, WATERLOO, WI 53594 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ALIESHA CROWE 1900 COLLEGE DRIVE, RICE LAKE, WI 54868 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY GASKA W11236 BREYER ROAD, COLUMBUS, WI 53925 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SAM MILLER 221 W COLLEGE AVE, APPLETON, WI 54912 | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| BRETT RENK 6809 WILBURN RD, SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SUE SCHULTZ W3024 ST CHARLES ROAD, CHILTON, WI 53014 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HEIM 2679 FAHEY GLEN, FITCHBURG, WI 53711 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $33,990 |
| JOAN BEHR 3025 WAUBESA AVE, MADISON, WI 53711 | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CALDWELL PO BOX 177, WHITEWATER, WI 53190 | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| PAT DUFFY PO BOX 250, COLUMBUS, WI 53925 | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ELVEKROG 2999 BUNKER VIEW, SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590 | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LIVANOS PO BOX 46522, MADISON, WI 53744 | MARKETING DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES CRAVE W11550 TORPY ROAD, WATERLOO, WI 53594 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ALIESHA CROWE 1900 COLLEGE DRIVE, RICE LAKE, WI 54868 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY GASKA W11236 BREYER ROAD, COLUMBUS, WI 53925 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SAM MILLER 221 W COLLEGE AVE, APPLETON, WI 54912 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| BRETT RENK 6809 WILBURN RD, SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SUE SCHULTZ W3024 ST CHARLES ROAD, CHILTON, WI 53014 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2679 FAHEY GLN, FITCHBURG, WI 53711-7691
- Signed the 990-PF
- SAM MILLER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (608) 772-6577
- Website
- WWW.WROF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON BLOCK & CO INC
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-0857592
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Private foundation, 30% limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-PF
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82J)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,454,480
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,460,155
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-PF | June 2025 | $309,350 | $315,685 | $6,454,480 | XML |
| 990-PF | June 2024 | $434,418 | $311,421 | $6,148,040 | XML |
| 990-PF | June 2023 | $135,917 | $244,973 | $5,685,717 | XML |
| 990-PF | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | June 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 39-0857592).
Questions about WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC is 39-0857592.
- Is WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Private foundation, 30% limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year.
- When is the next return of WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-PF for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,704 (MARCY HEIM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-PF for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $309,350, expenses of $315,685 and total assets of $6,454,480 at year end.
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