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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2088738

DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Financials

$2.8M$2.6M2023$3.4M$2.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,379,892$2,948,314$431,578$4,646,512$3,070,107$1,576,405
December 31, 2023990$2,754,738$2,649,352$105,386$2,063,075$884,607$1,178,468
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$250
Program service revenue
$3,319,577
Investment income
$36,134
Net rental income
$2,823
Other revenue
$23,931

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$692,939
Other salaries and wages
$1,417,874
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,551,538
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,635
Occupancy
$77,284
Travel
$42,581
Depreciation
$37,936
Program services (functional)
$151,797
Management and general (functional)
$2,796,517

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,063,075
Total assets, end of year
$4,646,512
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,070,107
Net assets, end of year
$1,576,405
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,708,695
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,576,405
Gross receipts
$3,379,892
Employees
26
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2013
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
EDWARD GORDONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
30$233,646$0$23,934
NICHOLAS SAYNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$233,646$0$23,932
JULIE MURDOCKCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFIC
Key employee
30$165,208$0$12,573
NICOLE LEICHTPROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Highest-paid employee
30$141,078$0$15,444
JUSTIN TERRELLDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY
Highest-paid employee
40$108,283$0$18,343
SARAH WANGPROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Highest-paid employee
30$120,250$0$3,777
MICHAEL KAHLERPROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Highest-paid employee
30$0$106,021$9,465
JOSEPH STEINHAUSVP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
30$0$107,292$2,331
DOE GREGERSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
LINDA ANICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
JIM SAWYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
DENNIS SKRYPCHAKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
EDWARD GORDONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
30$192,365$21,479
NICHOLAS SAYNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$192,318$21,479
NICOLE LEICHTPROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Highest-paid employee
30$130,038$13,493
JULIE MURDOCKCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFIC
Highest-paid employee
30$129,266$1,833
JULIE WIECHCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
30$104,263$20,234
JUSTIN TERRELLDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY
Highest-paid employee
40$100,595$19,125
SARAH WANGPROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Highest-paid employee
30$105,187$1,278
DOE GREGERSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JACK ANICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JIM SAWYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
159 N BROADWAY STE 201, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-6051
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
11933 W Burleigh Street, Wauwatosa WI 53222
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICHOLAS SAYNER, 205 W HIGHLAND AVE 509, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Jack Anick, 11933 W Burleigh Street, Wauwatosa WI 53222
Signed the 990
NICHOLAS SAYNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(414) 908-0282
Return prepared by
REILLY PENNER & BENTON LLP

Mission

ORGANIZED TO ACT AS THE PARENT CORPORATION FOR ITS SUBSIDIARY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING HUMAN RESOURCES, ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING.
    Expenses $151,797 · revenue $3,322,400

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2088738
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,646,512
Income (IRS master file)
$3,379,892

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,379,892$2,948,314$4,646,512XML
990December 2023$2,754,738$2,649,352$2,063,075XML
990December 2022$2,433,444$2,172,392$1,799,160IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Jack Anick
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-2088738).

Questions about DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC

What is the EIN of DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC is 46-2088738.
Is DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE 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 DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE 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 DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE 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 DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NICHOLAS SAYNER.
Who are the officers and directors of DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $233,646 (EDWARD GORDON, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER).
How much revenue does DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,379,892, expenses of $2,948,314 and total assets of $4,646,512 at year end.

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