Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2011, with $6,054,972 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1241 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 EIN 45-1606079 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2025)
$6.1M
▲ 51.9% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2025)
$4.1M
Net assets
$7.5M
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 Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty 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 rating22 mo reserves · +33% 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 Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc: 22 mo reserves · +33% 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 Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty 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 Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1241 N Franklin Pl, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $939K (FY2013) to $6.1M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $55KNet assets $7.5M
Operating margin
32.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$55K
Net assets
$7.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,054,972▲51.9% | $4,086,876▼6.0% | $7,471,371▲35.7% | $7,526,703▲33.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $3,985,573▲10.6% | $4,347,898▲20.4% | $5,503,906▼6.2% | $5,635,557▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,604,933▼22.7% | $3,610,660▲5.7% | $5,866,231▼0.1% | $6,076,165▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,665,104▲8.2% | $3,417,220▲9.6% | $5,872,314▲27.0% | $6,156,366▲33.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,311,176▲51.4% | $3,119,137▲20.3% | $4,624,430▲34.7% | $4,624,430▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,847,886▲21.5% | $2,593,490▲3.0% | $3,432,391▲19.3% | $3,453,645▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,344,648▲22.7% | $2,518,375▲24.6% | $2,877,995▼5.7% | $2,892,940▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,910,930▼9.8% | $2,020,784▲5.9% | $3,051,722▼3.5% | $3,059,172▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,117,912▲53.6% | $1,907,460▲19.2% | $3,161,576▲7.1% | $3,162,126▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,378,877▼54.1% | $1,599,898▲22.2% | $2,951,124▼7.0% | $3,043,650▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,001,261▲86.2% | $1,309,639▲65.4% | $3,172,145▲114% | $3,368,483▲128% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,611,698▲71.7% | $791,708▲19.3% | $1,480,523▲124% | $1,480,523▲124% | 990 |
| 2013 | $938,547 | $663,606▲29.0% | $660,533▲71.3% | $660,533▲70.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $514,619 | $385,592 | $386,638 | 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 · $4.5M total
58 grants to Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc totaling $4.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General operating support. | 2024 | $405,750 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Public policy | 2024 | $180,100 |
| Americans For Prosperity | General support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For the restoring american education project | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Sustaining support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General operating support. | 2023 | $197,200 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $112,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Justice | 2023 | $75,100 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2023 | $70,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $66,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $53,350 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For the restoring american education project | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Sustaining support | 2023 | $22,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-1606079, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc's EIN?
- Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-1606079.
- How much revenue does Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc report?
- Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc reported $6,054,972 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc (EIN 45-1606079) 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.