Nonprofit · EIN 39-1926001
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC
Tax-exempt · SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $215,495 | $199,492 | $16,003 | $224,839 | $20,562 | $204,277 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $249,630 | $253,855 | -$4,225 | $198,888 | $10,614 | $188,274 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,944
- Membership dues
- $60,944
- Program service revenue
- $153,950
- Investment income
- $601
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $74,280
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $80,013
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,550
- Occupancy
- $1,340
- Travel
- $5,081
- Program services (functional)
- $177,896
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,073
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,523
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $198,888
- Total assets, end of year
- $224,839
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,562
- Net assets, end of year
- $204,277
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $72,905
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $131,372
- Gross receipts
- $215,495
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ENGLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,280 |
| DAN BUTKUS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEREK KAVANAUGH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SAMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICK HOMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHIE ERICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK MOSES JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK GEORGESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE JOYCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN TRIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN CHARLTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ZELINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ENGLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $62,953 | $8,483 |
| CATHIE ERICKSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK KAVANAUGH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN CHARLTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ZELINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK HOMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BUTKUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MOSES JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GEORGESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE JOYCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SAMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TRIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 716 LOIS DR, SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590-1100
- In care of
- % KAREN VON HUENE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BEN WOJAHN, PO BOX 7723, MADISON, WI 53707
- Signed the 990
- BEN WOJAHN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 661-4313
- Website
- WISCONSINLAKES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES IS TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND RESTORE WISCONSIN'S 15,000 LAKES TO ENSURE THEIR SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE BENEFIT AND COLLECTIVE USE AND ENJOYMENT FOR THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES PROVIDES DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS IN WISCONSIN ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES THROUGH ONE ON ONE CONSULTATIONS AND MEETINGS. IN 2024 THIS WORK FOCUSED ON A NUMBER OF TOPICS, INCLUDING HOW TO HOLD EFFECTIVE MEETINGS, HOW TO COMPLY WITH STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAWS, THE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BEING A NONPROFIT LAKE ASSOCIATION OR SPECIAL PURPOSE UNIT OF GOVERNMENT LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT, AS WELL AS THE IMPACTS OF WAKE BOATS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL IMPACTS TO LAKES, AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION AND CONTROL, AND PROBLEMS WITH SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT AND POLLUTED RUNOFF.Expenses $66,664
- EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND THE LAKES COMMUNITY IN PARTICULAR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ABOUT BASIC LAKE ECOLOGY, SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION, AND VARIOUS THREATS TO HEALTHY LAKE ECOSYSTEMS. WISCONSIN LAKES OFFERS DIFFERENT ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS TO PROMOTE THIS INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE "LAKE CONNECTION"", AN E-NEWSLETTER OF GENERAL INFORMATION, THE "LAKE POLICY REPORT" WHICH COVERS STATE LEVEL POLICY THAT IMPACTS WATER, AND A BLOG AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL POSTS ON OUR WEBSITE, WISCONSINLAKES.ORG.IN ADDITION, WE PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PRESENT AT SEVERAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS AS PART OF THE WISCONSIN LAKES & RIVERS PARTNERSHIP, A COLLABORATION WITH THE EXTENSION LAKES PROGRAM AT UW-STEVENS POINT, THE WI DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. EVENTS INCLUDED THE WISCONSIN LAKES & RIVERS CONVENTION, THE NORTHWEST WISCONSIN LAKES CONFERENCE, AND THE SIX-COUNTY NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN LAKES CONFERENCE.Expenses $57,140 · revenue $148,339
- LAKEKIT: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES PROVIDES ACCESS TO A WEBSITE PLATFORM FOR LAKE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH OUR LAKEKIT PROGRAM. USING A "MULTI-SITE NETWORK" PLATFORM ON WORDPRESS, WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER LOW COST WEBSITES TO LAKE ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE LAKEKIT PROGRAM HANDLES BACK END MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, BACKUPS, UPGRADES, AND TROUBLESHOOTING, WHICH LEAVES THE INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS TO FOCUS ON CONTENT. MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAM IS HANDLED BY A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, WI LAKES STAFF, AND A PROFESSIONAL WEB SERVICES PROVIDER. THE LAKEKIT PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE LAKE ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT UTILIZING A ROBUST ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AS WELL AS BUILDING TOOLS TO PROVIDE CHANNELS TO COMMUNICATE "LAKE NEWS" STATEWIDE.Expenses $34,652 · revenue $5,611
- GENERAL ADVOCACY: THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES WORKS WITH THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO MOVE FORWARD PROACTIVE POLICY INITIATIVES, INCREASE FUNDING FOR LAKE RELATED PROGRAMS, AND ENSURE LAKE INTERESTS ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BY OUR REPRESENTATIVES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO WORKS WITH STATE AGENCIES TO ADVOCATE FOR INCREASED PROTECTIONS FOR LAKES IN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND HELPS ITS MEMBERS UNDERSTAND STATEWIDE LAKE ISSUES AND PARTICIPATE IN THE POLICY-MAKING PROCESS.Expenses $19,440
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
- 39-1926001
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $224,839
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,495
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $215,495 | $199,492 | $224,839 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $249,630 | $253,855 | $198,888 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $271,117 | $205,326 | $249,823 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 39-1926001).
Questions about WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC is 39-1926001.
- Is WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES 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 ASSOCIATION OF LAKES 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 ASSOCIATION OF LAKES 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 ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BEN WOJAHN.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,280 (MICHAEL ENGLESON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF LAKES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $215,495, expenses of $199,492 and total assets of $224,839 at year end.
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