Nonprofit · EIN 39-1272090
FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $49,311 | $72,747 | -$23,436 | $76,750 | $0 | $76,750 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $101,620 | $151,732 | -$50,112 | $100,186 | $0 | $100,186 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $79,372 | $131,790 | -$52,418 | $150,298 | $0 | $150,298 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,924
- Investment income
- $277
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,110
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $68,622
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,300
- Other expenses
- $2,825
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $100,186
- Total assets, end of year
- $76,750
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,750
- Cash, savings and investments
- $76,750
- Gross receipts
- $84,840
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM DAMA | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA MARTIN-WRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA BERMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL MCGOWN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT KORNSTEDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KENDALL HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JODY BLECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA ILLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC LUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CARMEN SKILTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DREW CHEERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT HOSELTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MARTIN-WRIGHT | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA BERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA BERMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL MCGOWN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT KORNSTEDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KENDALL HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JODY BLECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA ILLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC LUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CARMEN SKILTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DREW CHEERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT HOSELTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MARTIN-WRIGHT | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA BERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA BERMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL MCGOWN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT KORNSTEDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HANSIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KENDALL HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANNETTE HELLMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JODY BLECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA ILLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRI KLICZAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1500 HIGHLAND AVE 255, MADISON, WI 53705-2274
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CHRISTINA MARTIN-WRIGHT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (608) 263-5837
- Website
- WWW.WAISMAN.WISC.EDU
- Return prepared by
- YAHARA CPAS LLC
Mission
ASSIST PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN.
Program accomplishments
- FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE WAISMAN CENTER. THE FUNDS WERE USED IN THE AREAS OF GREATEST NEED IN SUPPORT OF THE ONGOING MISSION OF THE WAISMAN CENTER.
- FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER PROVIDES ANNUAL SUPPORT TO STAFF, THE DIRECTOR'S FUND, CORE SEMINAR SERIES DINNERS, AND LECTURE SERIES. THE GENERAL PUBLIC ATTENDED THE VARIOUS SEMINAR SERIES THAT FEATURED INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED EXPERTS WHO ADDRESS RESEARCH RELATED TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES, AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES. THE "MINI-GRANTS" PROVIDED TO FACULTY AND STAFF MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS TO TRAVEL TO CONFERENCES AND FOR FAMILIES TO TRAVEL TO THE WAISMAN CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL OR RESEARCH PROJECTS.
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1272090
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $76,750
- Income (IRS master file)
- $84,840
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $49,311 | $72,747 | $76,750 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $101,620 | $151,732 | $100,186 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $79,372 | $131,790 | $150,298 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 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 39-1272090).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC is 39-1272090.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER 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 FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE WAISMAN CENTER INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,311, expenses of $72,747 and total assets of $76,750 at year end.
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