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Nonprofits in Wisconsin

What the IRS records say about tax-exempt organizations in Wisconsin.

Tax-exempt organizations
39,293
Of which 501(c)(3)
30,684
File the 990-N (receipts ≤ $50,000)
20,990
File Form 990 or 990-EZ
10,471
Filed a 990-N (latest e-Postcard on record)
27,834
Exemption automatically revoked (all years)
17,327

By city

By category

Category (NTEE)Organizations
Education3,154
Recreation and sports2,993
Human services2,136
Arts, culture and humanities1,913
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations1,754
Youth development1,528
Community improvement and capacity building1,313
Religion-related924
Environment835
Health care823
Animal-related656
Public and societal benefit564
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief459
Housing and shelter442
Food, agriculture and nutrition394
Mental health and crisis intervention371
Crime and legal-related277
Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines255
International, foreign affairs and national security249
Mutual and membership benefit241
Employment240
Civil rights, social action and advocacy181
Unknown142
Medical research106
Science and technology83
Social science16