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Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc

We conduct impartial public policy research and analysis to drive informed debate and effective decision-making in the state of wisconsin.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Milwaukee, WI EIN: 390806182 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W22P
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1940

Mission

We conduct impartial public policy research and analysis to drive informed debate and effective decision-making in the state of wisconsin.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.51%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.8% of total expenses ($226,300 of $1,914,695).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1932, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1932 and has been operating for 94 years. Its EIN is 390806182. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 390806182. 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 Policy Forum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1932 and has been active for 94 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wisconsin Policy Forum 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 Policy Forum 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.

Nothing here to edit. The rotating banner can be managed in the Slider section. Upcoming Events, Featured Research and blog posts is generated ... Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1932.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 390806182, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jason S••••
President

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 71 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1932
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc

What is Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc?
Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. Nothing here to edit. The rotating banner can be managed in the Slider section. Upcoming Events, Featured Research and blog posts is generated ...
When was Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc founded?
Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc was founded in 1932.
Who leads Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc?
Jason Stein serves as President.
Where is Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc located?
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, United States.
What is Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc trustworthy?
Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Policy Forum Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 390806182.
What is Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc's website?
http://wispolicyforum.org