Nonprofit · EIN 39-1792143
RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $477,469 | $773,265 | -$295,796 | $1,155,879 | $97,450 | $1,058,429 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,117,597 | $745,049 | $372,548 | $1,390,882 | $67,062 | $1,323,820 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $796,268 | $767,738 | $28,530 | $916,857 | $40,328 | $876,529 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $439,572
- of which government grants
- $10,695
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $37,223
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $21
- Net income from gaming
- -$815
- Other revenue
- $674
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,292
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,292
- Other salaries and wages
- $419,381
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $625,960
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,004
- Occupancy
- $32,319
- Travel
- $10,351
- Program services (functional)
- $530,176
- Management and general (functional)
- $131,297
- Fundraising (functional)
- $111,792
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,390,882
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,155,879
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $97,450
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,058,429
- Publicly traded securities
- $535,110
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $936,590
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $121,839
- Gross receipts
- $482,638
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON WERNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $94,164 | $3,847 |
| TYRONE CRATIC WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SCHULTHEIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM COADY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIE ROWE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BESAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISS MARION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG GALLOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK RATHMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SCHOEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA COLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE FOWLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WIENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON WERNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,363 | $3,735 |
| TYRONE CRATIC WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SCHULTHEIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM COADY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIE ROWE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BESAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISS MARION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN VOLLBRECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SCHOEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA COLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE FOWLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON WERNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $91,561 | $3,735 |
| MARY ELLEN VOLLBRECHT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYRONE CRATIC WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL COADY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SCHULTHEIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BESAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISS MARION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIE ROWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE ZAHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA COLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SCHOEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE FOWLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 612 W MAIN ST STE 200, MADISON, WI 53703-4714
- In care of
- % TODD AMBS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALLISON WERNER, 612 W MAIN ST STE 200, MADISON, WI 53703
- Signed the 990
- ALLISON WERNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 257-2424
- Website
- WWW.WISCONSINRIVERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REILLY PENNER & BENTON LLP
Mission
TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER.
Program accomplishments
- POLICY AND ADVOCACY - RIVER ALLIANCE WORKS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL GROUPS AND STATEWIDE PARTNERS TO ADVOCATE FOR CLEAN, FREE FLOWING AND ACCESSIBLE WATER FOR ALL. WE ADVOCATE DIRECTLY WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE ENGAGEMENT ON ISSUES AND LEGISLATION AS IT MOVES THROUGH THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. WE ADDITIONALLY BUILD THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL ADVOCATES, WATERSHED GROUPS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND FARMERS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT WISCONSIN WATERS, THIS WORK INCLUDES TRAINING AND SUPPORTING CITIZENS AND WATERSHED PROTECTION GROUPS WITH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIES FOR POLICY REFORM AND BOARD AND MEMBER DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $257,697 · grants $5,292
- CLEAR WATER FARMS - THE ORGANIZATION'S CLEAR WATER FARMS PROGRAM IS ENGAGING FARMERS, PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS IN WISCONSIN AROUND WATER STEWARDSHIP.Expenses $93,234
- AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES - RIVER ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO WORK TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES BY EDUCATING CITIZENS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY, REPORT AND REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES.Expenses $22,136
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $157,109
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1792143
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,155,879
- Income (IRS master file)
- $482,638
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $477,469 | $773,265 | $1,155,879 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,117,597 | $745,049 | $1,390,882 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $796,268 | $767,738 | $916,857 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $757,680 | $785,607 | $975,565 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 39-1792143).
Questions about RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC
- What is the EIN of RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC is 39-1792143.
- Is RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN 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 RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ALLISON WERNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,164 (ALLISON WERNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $477,469, expenses of $773,265 and total assets of $1,155,879 at year end.
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