Nonprofit · EIN 39-1370760
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · PORTAGE, WI 53901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $562,841 | $573,151 | -$10,310 | $336,574 | $27,564 | $309,010 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $615,517 | $581,765 | $33,752 | $331,953 | $12,633 | $319,320 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $660,305 | $648,973 | $11,332 | $298,299 | $12,731 | $285,568 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $539,638
- of which government grants
- $523,738
- Membership dues
- $14,100
- Program service revenue
- $19,561
- Investment income
- $3,642
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,427
- Other salaries and wages
- $329,676
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $490,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,874
- Travel
- $10,110
- Program services (functional)
- $511,783
- Management and general (functional)
- $61,368
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $331,953
- Total assets, end of year
- $336,574
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,564
- Net assets, end of year
- $309,010
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $309,010
- Gross receipts
- $562,841
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOLI GUENTHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $84,427 | $8,412 |
| TAMMY DEGARMO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BAACK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY GREEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE BAUMGART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEBRIA SMALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE VANGROLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON WIENANDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESHANDA WILLIAMS CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA LYONS | AT LARGE EC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KATHERINE POLASKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLA POLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MUELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNDEL SPIVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNICA YATES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIE WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOLI GUENTHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,331 | $6,378 |
| AUDRA O'CONNELL | AT LARGE EC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY DEGARMO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BAACK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY GREEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE BAUMGART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA JUDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISTAN CALLAGHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEBRIA SMALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE VANGROLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON WIENANDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESHANDA WILLIAMS CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER STROUP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KATHERINE POLASKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOLI GUENTHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,854 |
| AUDRA O'CONNELL | AT LARGE EC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY DEGARMO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TIM BAACK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY GREEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE BAUMGART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERONICA JUDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRISTAN CALLAGHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TANYA NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEBRIA SMALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE VAN GROLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON WIENANDT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DESHONDA WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN CONWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY FLETCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 317, PORTAGE, WI 53901-0317
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOLI GUENTHER, PO BOX 317, PORTAGE, WI 53901
- Signed the 990
- JOLI GUENTHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 239-5430
- Website
- WWW.WAHRS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAWKINS ASH CPAS LLP
Mission
UNITED TO PREVENT AND END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN WISCONSIN.
Program accomplishments
- A RUNAWAY SERVICE FACILITY PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING SERVICES TO RUNAWAYS AND OTHER YOUTH IN CRISIS. CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES. AGENCIES MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE FAMILY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE WITH YOUTH IN COUNSELING.RUNAWAY PROGRAMS ACCEPT SELF-REFERRALS AND VOLUNTARY REFERRALS FROM YOUTH, CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES, AND AGENCIES WITH YOUTH FREE TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SERVICE TO ANY TIME. CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY YOUTH OR PARENT REQUESTING ASSISTANCE. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND AVAILABLE ON A 24 HOUR BASIS. RUNAWAY PROGRAMS ACT TO PREVENT RUNAWAY EPISODES BY FOLLOW UP, AFTERCARE, AND PREVENTATIVE ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS INVOLVE SERVICE LINKAGES WITH YOUTH SERVING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR AGENCIES, INSURING COOPERATIVE RELATIONS AND EFFECTIVE REFERRALS. THE RUNAWAY PROGRAM MUST HAVE PLANS FOR MEETING THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE YOUTH INVOLVING, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, BOTH THE YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS. IN RUNAWAY PROGRAMS, A UNIQUE COUNSELOR-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS ESTABLISHED, WHICH STRESSES THE QUALITIES OF TRUST AND CONFIDENTIALITY. YOUTH MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH APPROPRIATE ADVICE AS TO THEIR ALTERNATIVES.JOB TRAINING AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE WISCONSIN TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS AND AMERICORPS PROGRAM.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS ARE AIMED TO PROVIDE LONGER TERM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 16-21 FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: SAFE, STABLE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS; BASIC LIFE-SKILL BUILDING, INCLUDING CONSUMER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION IN BUDGETING, USING CREDIT, HOUSEKEEPING, MENU PLANNING, FOOD PREPARATION, AND PARENTING SKILLS; INTERPERSONAL SKILL BUILDING, INCLUDING ENHANCING YOUNG PEOPLE'S ABILITIES TO ESTABLISH POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS, MAKE DECISIONS, AND MANAGE STRESS; EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS GED PREPARATION, POSTSECONDARY TRAINING, OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION; ASSISTANCE IN JOB PREPARATION AND ATTAINMENT, SUCH AS CAREER COUNSELING AND JOB PLACEMENT; EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND COUNSELING TO PREVENT, TREAT, AND REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE; MENTAL HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING; PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING ROUTINE PHYSICALS, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT.RUNAWAY PROGRAMS HAVE SEEN MAJOR INCREASES IN HOMELESS YOUTH. THESE YOUTH, WHO LIVE ON THE STREET, ARE IN VERY HIGH RISK SITUATIONS, WITH FEW RESOURCES AND VIRTUALLY NO SUPPORT SYSTEM. AS A RESPONSE TO THIS PHENOMENON, THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WISCONSIN BOARD FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, PROVIDES A TEAM OF AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE STREET OUTREACH SERVICES AND MOBILE RESPONSE TEAMS FOR REFERRALS FROM POLICE DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH SERVING AGENCIES. THE AMERICORPS MEMBERS ARE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS, RUNAWAYS, OR IN CRISIS AND ARE THEREFORE ON THE STREET. MEMBERS FREQUENT AREAS IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE YOUTH CONGREGATE, SUCH AS PARKS, MALLS, CONVENIENCE STORES, ETC. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH HYGIENE PACKETS, FOOD VOUCHERS, TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS, CLOTHES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, REFERRAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO THE STREET. THE MEMBERS ALSO ARE AVAILABLE TO POLICE AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL, BY RESPONDING DIRECTLY TO REFERRALS. TWENTY-FIVE AMERICORPS MEMBERS ARE PROVIDING THESE OUTREACH SERVICES IN 36 COUNTIES, ENSURING RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND YOUTH IN CRISIS HAVE A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE STREET.Expenses $511,783 · revenue $19,561
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 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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1370760
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $336,574
- Income (IRS master file)
- $562,841
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $562,841 | $573,151 | $336,574 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $615,517 | $581,765 | $331,953 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $660,305 | $648,973 | $298,299 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $658,498 | $649,409 | $309,733 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 39-1370760).
Questions about WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES is 39-1370760.
- Is WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES 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 ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES 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 ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOLI GUENTHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,427 (JOLI GUENTHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR RUNAWAY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $562,841, expenses of $573,151 and total assets of $336,574 at year end.
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