Nonprofits in Wisconsin

Name: Top 20 Wisconsin nonprofits
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There are 42,627 organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite nonprofits employ 439,798 people, earn more than $72 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $208 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Wisconsin cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Milwaukee	11,949	186,290	$30,380,128,610	$73,641,995,435
Madison	6,969	52,084	$10,443,267,304	$41,903,485,710
Green Bay	2,163	22,163	$2,990,608,610	$8,036,264,329
Wausau	1,825	30,151	$6,505,504,326	$17,628,485,503
Appleton	1,636	19,045	$2,691,216,791	$16,167,601,649
Eau Claire	1,278	8,049	$1,288,750,977	$7,623,361,454
Janesville	1,157	15,964	$1,681,335,208	$4,458,411,993
Racine	1,127	4,535	$660,554,375	$4,472,501,664
Minneapolis, MN	1,101	5,431	$683,792,370	$3,090,749,290
La Crosse	1,092	19,808	$4,331,419,686	$9,281,436,840

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Job trends for Wisconsin nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	6,297
1-10	2,097
11-25	1,004
26-100	972
101 to 1,000	513
1,000+	70

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	9,391
$250k to $1M	3,019
$1M to $5M	1,720
$5M to $25M	668
$25M to $100M	191
$100M+	115

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 MCHS Hospitals 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 68.4% 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	5,550	4,958	$455,724,265	$1,294,941,520
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	4,293	18,267	$723,632,063	$1,514,051,621
Educational institutions	4,171	60,603	$7,241,534,606	$27,813,604,631
Foundations	4,072	7,072	$4,902,868,448	$23,215,458,796
Business and community development organizations	3,072	6,703	$1,277,455,620	$2,786,944,998
Human service organizations	2,565	59,484	$3,099,902,837	$5,740,240,892
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	2,373	13,622	$880,628,481	$3,015,569,269
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	2,111	16,238	$5,236,887,949	$71,481,400,458
Mutual assistance organizations	1,868	3,135	$2,448,858,775	$7,203,765,957
Youth development organizations	1,851	6,896	$257,598,047	$666,012,066

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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)

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

$20.1m

Assets

$294.1m

Employees

EIN

39-6038248

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

$16.1m

Assets

$37.8m

Employees

EIN

39-6061326

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

$25.0m

Assets

$45.9m

Employees

122

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

$50.1m

Assets

$502.4m

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 connects citizens and soldiers to explore military history and national security through diverse initiatives.

Revenue

$5.3m

Assets

$40.9m

Employees

EIN

36-4477083

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

$124.0m

Assets

$411.9m

Employees

1,804

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)

Alliant Energy Foundation

The Alliant Energy Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Madison, WI. It supports 1,389 grantees, including Connectcr. It is supported by Alliant Energy Corporation.

Revenue

$7.8m

Assets

$30.9m

Employees

EIN

39-1444065

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Aurora Health Care Foundation

The Foundation coordinates investments of philanthropic funds in the support of the programs and services of the affiliated organizations of Aurora Health Care, Inc.

Revenue

$24.4m

Assets

$282.0m

Employees

EIN

39-6044569

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Agrace HospiceCare Foundation

The Agrace HospiceCare Foundation enhances life quality through charitable gifts, offering compassionate care, support services, and training for patients and families facing serious illnesses.

Revenue

$16.8m

Assets

$95.9m

Employees

EIN

30-0001703

IRS type

501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

Our mission: United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in education, income and health.

Revenue

$64.2m

Assets

$57.5m

Employees

123

EIN

39-0806190

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Carroll University

Carroll University is a pioneer, the very first institution of higher learning in Wisconsin. Carroll opened in 1846, two years before Wisconsin became a state.

Revenue

$137.5m

Assets

$280.3m

Employees

2,505

EIN

39-0806325

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)

The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation

After selling a division of Generac Power Systems in 1998, the Kerns established The Kern Family Foundation, a grant making organization dedicated to ensuring that the rising generation has access to the opportunities that made their success possible.

Revenue

$170.2m

Assets

$841.8m

Employees

EIN

39-1923558

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)

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)

Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving their students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge.

Revenue

$710.0m

Assets

$2.0b

Employees

8,031

EIN

39-0806251

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)

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)

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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)

Madison Community Foundation

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma (AAAAI)

American Society for Quality

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

Colonel James N Pritzker Library of the Citizen Soldier

Carthage College

Dohmen Company Foundation

Alliant Energy Foundation

Aurora Health Care Foundation

Agrace HospiceCare Foundation

United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

Carroll University

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHFH)

The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation

Herzing University

Milwaukee Art Museum

Marquette University

Congregational Home

Horizon Home Care and Hospice

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