Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, registered in 1994, with $462,757 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$463K
▲ 34.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$530K
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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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 Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Inc: 32 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $208K (FY2013) to $463K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-14.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$213K
Net assets
$1.4M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $462,757▲34.1% | $529,739▲37.0% | $1,408,050▼4.0% | $1,620,600▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $345,137▲18.0% | $386,563▲6.7% | $1,466,463▼2.3% | $1,640,963▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $292,448▼29.4% | $362,134▲10.9% | $1,501,351▼5.1% | $1,678,333▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $414,490▲27.0% | $326,501▲9.9% | $1,581,385▲6.3% | $1,739,785▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $326,298▲37.3% | $297,075▼6.9% | $1,487,983▲2.3% | $1,775,130▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $237,685▼18.7% | $318,998▼7.9% | $1,454,838▼5.2% | $1,571,421▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $292,192▼0.2% | $346,491▼1.7% | $1,533,971▼3.6% | $1,654,209▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $292,889▲38.2% | $352,310▲11.9% | $1,590,588▼3.3% | $1,723,224▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $211,901▼22.5% | $314,927▲15.0% | $1,644,915▼5.8% | $1,794,098▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $273,471▲4.7% | $273,816▲2.0% | $1,746,862▼0.2% | $1,888,234▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $261,187▲25.4% | $268,365▲31.3% | $1,749,559▼0.4% | $1,890,235▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $208,248 | $204,418▲14.5% | $1,757,192▲0.4% | $1,904,988▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $178,523▲287% | $1,750,967▲6.5% | $1,897,277▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $46,169 | $1,643,945 | $1,801,554 | 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.
4 grants to Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Inc totaling $70K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | 25 million stitches: one stitch, one refugee exhibit and programming | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | The blacksmith shop refurbish | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Data for Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Inc (EIN 39-1787705) 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.