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Wiscnet

Public charity
DBA: % SHAWN ABSHERE
Other · MADISON, WI · EIN 39-1705442

About

Wiscnet is wisconsin's research and education network as a product of wisconsin idea, our ultimate goal is to empower our members to use the full power of network to enhance instructions, research, and public service across the state.

In care of Shawn Abshere

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$9.9M
Expenses
$7.9M
Assets
$23.7M
Liabilities
$626K

Financial history

$9.9M$4.9M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $9.9M · Avg: $8.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$36K
Grants Given
WISCNET
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Address

605 Science DR
Madison, WI, 53711-107

Governance

Voting board members8
Independent members8
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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