A Better Wisconsin Together Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
A Better Wisconsin Together Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 2020, with $8,403,086 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6516 Monona Drive Unit 244, Madison, WI, 53716 EIN 84-3646174 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.4M
▼ 25.2% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.9M
Net assets
$3.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Better Wisconsin Together Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Better Wisconsin Together Inc: 6 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Better Wisconsin Together Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Better Wisconsin Together Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6516 Monona Drive Unit 244, Madison, WI, 53716
- City
- Madison
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Civil Rights Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2019) to $8.4M (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $3.7M
Operating margin
5.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.7M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,403,086▼25.2% | $7,904,183▼24.9% | $3,664,724▲15.8% | $3,681,130▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,233,398▲302% | $10,521,176▲420% | $3,165,821▲29.0% | $3,165,821▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,796,061▼56.2% | $2,024,729▼63.9% | $2,453,599▲45.9% | $2,464,059▲39.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,382,179▲538% | $5,603,630▲5720% | $1,682,267▲86.1% | $1,761,708▲94.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,000,000 | $96,282 | $903,718 | $904,105 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $6.4M total
24 grants to A Better Wisconsin Together Inc totaling $6.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $300,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | Contribution | 2024 | $200,000 |
| North Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $600,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support non-partisan policy advocacy in wisconsin | 2023 | $450,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $100,000 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | General | 2022 | $625,000 |
| North Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2022 | $400,000 |
| North Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2022 | $400,000 |
| America Votes | General support | 2022 | $300,000 |
| United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe | General contribution | 2022 | $100,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare | 2022 | $90,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $75,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare | 2021 | $620,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2021 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Wisconsin Together Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Wisconsin Together Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-3646174, based in Madison, Wisconsin.
- What is A Better Wisconsin Together Inc's EIN?
- A Better Wisconsin Together Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-3646174.
- How much revenue does A Better Wisconsin Together Inc report?
- A Better Wisconsin Together Inc reported $8,403,086 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Wisconsin Together Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Wisconsin Together Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Wisconsin Together Inc (EIN 84-3646174) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.