Program areas at Wisconsin Restaurant Association
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association supports its memmbership with efforts to advance foodservice and tourism goals by promoting a positive industry image through public relations programs and providing guidance and support to promote member satisfaction through state and local chapters. Members are informed of how to correctly apply laws and regulations affecting the industry to their businesses as well as inform them of safe food handling practices and public policy issues.
Public and member relations - consists of efforts to advance food service tourism goals by promoting a positive industry image through public relations programs. The foundation promotes educational opportunities, professionalism, and career opportunities.
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association's governmental relations work reviews and recommends legislative positions on issues of interest to the foodservice industry and the Association's membership. The Association maintains positive relationships with government officials and advises members on proposed legislation and existing laws that affect the industry and small businesses, which in turn can have a positive effect on the economy as a whole.
Grants made by Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Who funds Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Wisconsin Restaurant Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kristine Hillmer | President and Chief Executive Officer | $185,260 | 2023-11-15 |
| Wra Kristine Hillmer | Board Member | | 2023-01-26 |
| Susan Quam | Executive Vice President | $112,228 | 2022-12-31 |
| Cem Amy Nitschke | Conference Manager | | 2021-11-10 |
| Kris Larson | Chair - Elect | $0 | 2023-01-26 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Wisconsin Restaurant Association
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $146,923 | $442,732 | -66.8% |
| Program services | $1,471,338 | $1,284,469 | 14.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $23,431 | $35,323 | -33.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $208,227 | $197,413 | 5.5% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $5,129 | $32,966 | -84.4% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-23,098 | $-561 | -4017.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $70,381 | $4,520 | 1457.1% |
| Total revenues | $1,902,331 | $1,996,862 | -4.7% |
Organizations like Wisconsin Restaurant Association
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association | 501(c)(6) | Montgomery, AL | $685,881 |
| California Moving and Storage Association (CMSA) | 501(c)(6) | Cerritos, CA | $831,816 |
| California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) | 501(c)(6) | Sacramento, CA | $1,249,342 |
| Nebraska Cooperative Council | 501(c)(6) | Lincoln, NE | $977,714 |
| West Tennessee Home Builders Association | 501(c)(6) | Collierville, TN | $763,839 |
| Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association | 501(c)(6) | Columbus, OH | $976,477 |
| Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire (BIA) | 501(c)(6) | Concord, NH | $1,470,879 |
| South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association | 501(c)(6) | Columbia, SC | $1,043,228 |
| Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) | 501(c)(6) | Atlanta, GA | $2,093,323 |
| Restaurant Association of METROPOLITAN Washington (RAMW) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $2,121,762 |
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationHuman servicesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyFundraising eventsState / local level
General information
- Address
- 2801 Fish Hatchery Rd
- Madison, WI 53713
- Metro area
- Madison, WI
- County
- Dane County, WI
- Website URL
- wirestaurant.org/Â
- Phone
- (608) 270-9950
- Facebook page
- wirestaurantÂ
- Twitter profile
- @therealwraÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 39-0715690
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1933
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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