Nonprofits in Wisconsin

Name: Top 20 Wisconsin nonprofits
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There are 43,000 organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite nonprofits employ 442,186 people, earn more than $73 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $210 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Wisconsin cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Milwaukee	12,040	187,886	$30,722,902,237	$75,125,402,877
Madison	7,006	51,865	$10,794,458,725	$42,528,201,007
Green Bay	2,191	22,145	$3,008,790,481	$8,065,812,954
Wausau	1,849	28,913	$6,551,301,311	$16,776,574,750
Appleton	1,661	19,462	$2,887,276,685	$16,382,922,259
Eau Claire	1,286	8,155	$1,388,928,988	$7,813,655,312
Janesville	1,168	16,323	$1,709,861,702	$4,496,020,286
Racine	1,138	4,564	$691,097,917	$4,663,627,234
Minneapolis, MN	1,118	5,501	$696,536,030	$3,121,414,369
La Crosse	1,095	20,058	$4,362,444,858	$9,278,801,091

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Job trends for Wisconsin nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	6,355
1-10	2,117
11-25	1,005
26-100	982
101 to 1,000	521
1,000+	69

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Wisconsin is driven by large organizations like Aurora Health Care Group Return, Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).
The largest employers tend to be hospital systems, general hospitals, specialty hospitals, colleges, and vocational rehabilitation programs.

Sizes of nonprofits in Wisconsin

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	9,407
$250k to $1M	3,049
$1M to $5M	1,743
$5M to $25M	698
$25M to $100M	195
$100M+	113

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Aurora Health Care Group Return, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Gundersen Health System, Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), and Security Health Plan of Wisconsin earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Wisconsin.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 3.1% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Wisconsin with more than $100 million account for 68.0% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, specialty hospitals, hospital systems, health finance organizations, and credit unions.

Types of nonprofits in Wisconsin

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	5,573	4,961	$453,932,334	$1,305,693,273
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	4,364	18,620	$740,962,040	$1,545,120,304
Educational institutions	4,217	60,480	$7,415,157,354	$28,273,308,159
Foundations	4,060	7,140	$4,973,868,532	$23,808,819,769
Business and community development organizations	3,087	6,757	$1,295,201,808	$2,773,580,882
Human service organizations	2,592	57,284	$3,149,389,685	$5,633,804,095
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	2,405	14,500	$925,024,161	$3,065,165,721
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	2,113	15,969	$5,383,005,749	$71,203,984,895
Youth development organizations	1,882	8,670	$324,266,821	$785,142,509
Mutual assistance organizations	1,869	3,186	$2,525,964,322	$7,440,923,307

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1-20 of 43,000

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF)

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF) has raised over $19 million in the fight against cancer. It has grown to include additional charitable cancer fundraising events.

Revenue

$934.9k

Assets

$1.0m

Employees

EIN

23-7120909

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma (AAAAI)

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient care.

Revenue

$17.6m

Assets

$41.5m

Employees

EIN

39-6061326

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Madison Community Foundation

The mission of Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is to enhance the common good through philanthropy. Created in 1942 as Madison Community Trust, MCF helps people do their charitable giving their way, to causes they care about most.

Revenue

$55.3m

Assets

$347.6m

Employees

EIN

39-6038248

IRS type

501(c)(3)

American Society for Quality

ASQ empowers individuals and organizations worldwide to achieve excellence through quality by providing thought leadership, training, and knowledge resources.

Revenue

$26.6m

Assets

$42.4m

Employees

114

EIN

39-0912502

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

To receive and manage philanthropic assets, to make prudent, sensitive and creative grants and to exercise leadership in important community priorities.

Revenue

$60.6m

Assets

$536.6m

Employees

EIN

39-1548450

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Colonel James N Pritzker Library of the Citizen Soldier

Colonel James N Pritzker Library of the Citizen Soldier is a nonprofit resource offering military history collections, programs, and events for education and remembrance.

Revenue

$6.7m

Assets

$41.1m

Employees

EIN

36-4477083

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau (WDVCB)

WDVCB's mission is to grow the economic impact of tourism through marketing, public relations and development efforts that benefit our visitors and members.

Revenue

$19.1m

Assets

$40.5m

Employees

EIN

39-0712705

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Carthage College

Founded in 1847, Carthage College is a four-year, private college of the liberal arts and sciences in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation.

Revenue

$139.7m

Assets

$441.0m

Employees

1,752

EIN

37-0661496

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Dohmen Company Foundation

The Dohmen Company Foundation is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI that supported by F Dohmen Co. Last year, it made eight grants, and its grantees include JDRF International.

Revenue

$8.4m

Assets

$140.6m

Employees

EIN

35-2317921

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Osceola Medical Center (OMC)

We strive to inspire and improve the health and well-being of our community through home-town customer service, quality health care and strategic partnerships.

Revenue

$59.3m

Assets

$64.6m

Employees

354

EIN

39-0773970

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Cedar Community

Based in West Bend, Wisconsin, Cedar Community is ranked among the nation's 100 largest not-for-profit, continuum of care provider whose mission is "to model Christ's love for humanity by creating life-enhancing relationships, services and environments.".

Revenue

$43.5m

Assets

$145.6m

Employees

624

EIN

39-0928211

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Herzing University

To provide high-quality education and training designed to prepare a diverse and geographically distributed student population to meet the evolving needs of employers in the markets we serve.

Revenue

$171.4m

Assets

$166.1m

Employees

1,782

EIN

27-1503981

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Congregational Home

To create and maintain a caring community for the elderly which offers housing, health care and other services, the home declares it important to respect and honor the dignity of each individuals resident.

Revenue

$18.6m

Assets

$35.7m

Employees

486

EIN

39-1167483

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Pabst Theater

Pabst Theater promotes the arts in Milwaukee through diverse performances and rentals of its community space.

Revenue

$9.8m

Assets

$14.6m

Employees

157

EIN

45-0482647

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Historical Foundation

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society: to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.

Revenue

$19.6m

Assets

$66.0m

Employees

EIN

39-0921093

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Madison College Foundation

The Madison College Foundation enhances access to education by raising and distributing funds, supporting students and programs at Madison College.

Revenue

$5.0m

Assets

$26.4m

Employees

EIN

23-7265867

IRS type

501(c)(3)

InterVarsity Christian FellowshipUSA

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA is an interdenominational Christian ministry on campuses nationwide, establishing communities of followers of Jesus.

Revenue

$104.4m

Assets

$66.5m

Employees

1,699

EIN

36-2171714

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHFH)

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHFH) builds and renovates homes for families in need of sustainable housing. Our simple, decent, and affordable homes help transform the lives of our partner families and the neighborhoods in which they live.

Revenue

$20.3m

Assets

$39.5m

Employees

129

EIN

39-1496741

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Horizon Home Care and Hospice

Horizon is a Private Not-for-Profit formed in 1990 by four hospitals in the Milwaukee area: Columbia, Froedtert Lutheran Memorial, Community Memorial, and St. Mary's hospitals.

Revenue

$45.5m

Assets

$56.2m

Employees

485

EIN

39-1171298

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum collects, presents and educates through art. A gathering place for all ages to experience the arts.

Revenue

$21.6m

Assets

$156.9m

Employees

330

EIN

39-0806316

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nonprofits in Wisconsin

Nonprofits by major Wisconsin cities

Job trends for Wisconsin nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Wisconsin

Types of nonprofits in Wisconsin

Directory of nonprofits in Wisconsin

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF)

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma (AAAAI)

Madison Community Foundation

American Society for Quality

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

Colonel James N Pritzker Library of the Citizen Soldier

Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau (WDVCB)

Carthage College

Dohmen Company Foundation

Osceola Medical Center (OMC)

Cedar Community

Herzing University

Congregational Home

Pabst Theater

Wisconsin Historical Foundation

Madison College Foundation

InterVarsity Christian FellowshipUSA

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHFH)

Horizon Home Care and Hospice

Milwaukee Art Museum

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