Nonprofit · EIN 39-1557486
WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · FITCHBURG, WI 53713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,025,309 | $917,043 | $108,266 | $1,521,489 | $441,367 | $1,080,122 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $896,522 | $809,808 | $86,714 | $1,550,299 | $557,355 | $992,944 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $346,817
- Program service revenue
- $572,280
- Investment income
- $103,249
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $49,894
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,963
- Other revenue
- $2,963
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,875
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,575
- Occupancy
- $30,407
- Travel
- $28,569
- Depreciation
- $18,469
- Program services (functional)
- $509,213
- Management and general (functional)
- $295,934
- Fundraising (functional)
- $111,896
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,550,299
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,521,489
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $441,367
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,080,122
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $366,293
- Publicly traded securities
- $972,694
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,080,122
- Gross receipts
- $1,532,659
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 29
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINE HILLMER | SECRETARY, PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $211,443 | $6,783 |
| VICKI MENDHAM | CHAIR (THRU APRIL)/IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ANDERSON | CHAIR ELECT (THRU APRIL)/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYON COLEMAN | TREASURER (THRU APRIL)/CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE KAUER | DIRECTOR/TREASURER (BEGIN MAY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHUPBACH | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PALZKILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HAMMEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BALISTIERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BEAUCHAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BERNHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BROEKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BULGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARBIENER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARKHA DAILY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN DEMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE FANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTAL GERNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA JABS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUIS MELENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KLAUS NITSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PACOVSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAKIM SALAAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN SCHNABL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY VAASSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY WIMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINE HILLMER | SECRETARY, PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $197,743 | $21,821 |
| SCOTT SCHUPBACH | CHAIR(THRU APRIL)/IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI MENDHAM | CHAIR ELECT(THRU APRIL)/CHAIR(FROM MAY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ANDERSON | TREASURER(THRU APRIL)/CHAIR ELECT(FROM MAY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYON COLEMAN | TREASURER (FROM MAY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ROSS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE KAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN DEMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BROEKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BULGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PALZKILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BAUER | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY BEAVER | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY BERAN | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE RYBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN SCHNABL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK SMALL | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY VAASSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARBIENER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE FANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BERNHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARKHA DAILY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HEBBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM ROY | DIRECTOR (THRU APRIL) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY WIMMER | DIRECTOR (FROM MAY) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2801 FISH HATCHERY RD, FITCHBURG, WI 53713-3120
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTINE HILLMER, 2801 FISH HATCHERY RD, MADISON, WI 53713
- Signed the 990
- KRISTINE HILLMER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (608) 270-9950
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
TO PROMOTE FOOD SERVICE AS A PROFESSIONAL CAREER PATH, ATTRACT AND EDUCATE FUTURE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRY AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR THOSE ALREADY WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH ARE GEARED TO ATTRACT AND EDUCATE FUTURE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRY AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CERTIFICATION FOR THOSE ALREADY WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDES THE PROSTART HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE-PREP PROGRAM WHICH COMBINES CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION WITH REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE TO GUIDE STUDENTS TOWARD SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS SERVSAFE REVIEW COURSES AND CERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL WHO ARE SEEKING A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CREDENTIAL.Expenses $432,091 · grants $750 · revenue $572,280
- SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS (BOTH TRADITIONAL AND NONTRADITIONAL) SEEKING POST-SECONDARY DEGREES IN CULINARY ARTS AND/OR RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED BY ITS OWN ENDOWMENT FUND, WHICH ARE AWARDED ONCE A MINIMUM ENDOWMENT THRESHOLD HAS BEEN MET. SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES INCLUDE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SOLICITING APPLICANTS, PROCESSING APPLICATIONS, ORGANIZING THE SELECTION PROCESS, NOTIFYING WINNERS, AND ADMINISTERING FUNDS TO THE WINNERS' SCHOOLS OF CHOICE.Expenses $31,688 · grants $21,125
- MEMBER SERVICES - MEMBER SERVICES CONSISTS OF PROVIDING GUIDANCE, SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PROMOTE MEMBER SATISFACTION. THE LOCAL CHAPTERS ARE OPERATING TO FURTHER THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION BY FOCUSING ON THEIR REGIONS AND COMMUNITIES. THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS WITH ORGANIZATION OF CHAPTER MEETINGS AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENT ON NEW CHAPTERS AND CHANGES IN BOUNDARIES. THE ASSOCIATION SELLS DINING GIFT CERTIFICATES TO THE PUBLIC THAT CAN BE REDEEMED AT ANY PARTICIPATING MEMBER RESTAURANT WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THE EXPOSURE TO THESE MEMBERS.Expenses $31,048
- PUBLIC RELATIONS - CONSISTS OF EFFORTS TO ADVANCE FOOD SERVICE TOURISM GOALS BY PROMOTING A POSITIVE INDUSTRY IMAGE THROUGH PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONALISM, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $14,386
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1557486
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,521,489
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,532,659
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,025,309 | $917,043 | $1,521,489 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $896,522 | $809,808 | $1,550,299 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $989,062 | $792,693 | $1,504,825 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 39-1557486).
Questions about WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC is 39-1557486.
- Is WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KRISTINE HILLMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,025,309, expenses of $917,043 and total assets of $1,521,489 at year end.
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