Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc
To promote the availability and public awareness of the need for legal services to low-income individuals in wisconsin, secure resources for providers of such services and distribute resources …
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Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund gives 500,000 low-income Wisconsin citizens access to pro bono civil legal aid as a source of hope and justice.
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Mission
To promote the availability and public awareness of the need for legal services to low-income individuals in wisconsin, secure resources for providers of such services and distribute resources to tax exempt nonprofit organizations which provide such services.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Wausau, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 391904737. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $324K in annual revenue. 111 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391904737. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc is located in Wausau, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has $324K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $324K in annual revenue. The organization has 111 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund gives 500,000 low-income Wisconsin citizens access to pro bono civil legal aid as a source of hope and justice. Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $324K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391904737, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WISCONSIN EQUAL JUSTICE FUND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 111 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 111 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc
- What is Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc?
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wausau, United States. Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund gives 500,000 low-income Wisconsin citizens access to pro bono civil legal aid as a source of hope and justice.
- When was Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc founded?
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc?
- Melissa Sullivan serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wausau, WI, United States.
- What is Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc trustworthy?
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 391904737.
- What is Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc's website?
- http://wejf.org