How many nonprofits are there in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 39,709 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 20th-most of any state.

How much revenue do Wisconsin nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Wisconsin report about $65.0B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Wisconsin city has the most nonprofits?

Milwaukee has the most registered nonprofits in Wisconsin, with 5,236 organizations.

Wisconsin nonprofit statistics

There are 39,709 tax-exempt organizations registered in Wisconsin — the 20th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $65.0B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

39,709

Combined annual revenue

$65.0B

Rank among states

#20

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in Wisconsin

Education3,483
Recreation & Sports3,256
Human Services2,402
Religion-Related2,087
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations2,076
Arts, Culture & Humanities2,070
Youth Development1,626
Community Improvement & Capacity Building1,455

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Wisconsin?: Wisconsin has 39,709 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 20th-most of any state.
How much revenue do Wisconsin nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Wisconsin report about $65.0B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Wisconsin city has the most nonprofits?: Milwaukee has the most registered nonprofits in Wisconsin, with 5,236 organizations.

All Wisconsin nonprofits Largest in Wisconsin National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.