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Wisconsin civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 309 civil rights and advocacy organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite civil rights and social justice organizations employ 634 people, earn more than $81 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $85 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
119
 
$23,902,956
Voter registration and education organizations
 
52
 
$18,986,004
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
 
52
 
$16,954,745
LGBT rights organizations
 
40
 
$4,571,624
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
 
32
 
$2,934,438
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
28
 
$7,662,702
Anti-abortion organizations
 
27
 
$8,447,686
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
 
4
 
$2,112,671
Civil rights and social justice research and public policy institutes
 
3
 
$12,125,307
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
 
3
 
$703,721
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
104
 
$35,584,782
Madison
 
71
 
$37,533,439
Appleton
 
16
 
$1,186,290
Janesville
 
14
 
$1,672,433
Green Bay
 
12
 
$716,247
Minneapolis, MN
 
10
 
$2,433,340
Eau Claire
 
9
 
$80,400
Chicago, IL
 
9
 
$100,982
Wausau
 
8
 
$103,703
Racine
 
8
 
$95,057
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Job trends for Wisconsin civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
24
1-10
 
24
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
46
$250k to $1M
 
23
$1M to $5M
 
21
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in Wisconsin

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State Innovation Exchange

State Innovation Exchange is a nonpartisan resource center supporting state legislators and the public through research and education on progressive policies.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
46
EIN
46-1368531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Disability Rights Wisconsin

Disability Rights Wisconsin provides legal protection and advocacy to defend the rights of people with disabilities in Wisconsin.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
92
EIN
39-1279037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

9to5 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING Women

9to5 is a women's rights organization advocating for economic justice through grassroot power building and workplace justice initiatives.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
100
EIN
34-1246311
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation

To maintain and advance Civil Liberties including the freedoms of association, press, religion, and speech, and the rights to franchise, to due process of law, and to equal protection under the laws for all people throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
37
EIN
23-7052345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Organizing Empowerment Project

Organizing Empowerment Project enhances voter turnout, especially in BIPOC communities, through relational organizing, providing support and training to expand civic engagement.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
36
EIN
84-2852380
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Voces de la Frontera Action

Voces Action works to get out the vote, communicates support and/or opposition to candidates in the geographic areas where there is the most concentration of Latinos, and researches and educates the Latino and worker population about what are current elec....
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
0
EIN
02-0759160
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Citizen Action of Wisconsin - an issue-focused coalition of individuals and organizations committed to achieving racial, social, economic, and environmental justice.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
19
EIN
39-1424314
IRS type
501(c)(4)

The Wisconsin Initiative

Advocates for commonsense policies and solutions to benefit Wisconsin working families in healthcare, representation, economic empowerment, and equitable resource access.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$138.1k
Employees
0
EIN
87-1540257
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Wisconsin Right to Life Education Fund

Wisconsin pro-life education and service nonprofit, promoting alternatives to euthanasia, infanticide, abortion, and destruction of human embryos.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1548867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Together Wisconsin Acts

Together Wisconsin Acts advocates for legislation and public education to maintain and improve the common good and quality of life in Wisconsin.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$541.0k
Employees
0
EIN
47-5656409
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Pro-Life Wisconsin Education Task Force

Advocate through Education right to life of all citizens of our state, whether born or preborn, young, old, disabled, or terminally ill. we educate that the right to life exists at the moment of fertilization and extends until natural death.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1830544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

OutReach

OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center provides essential services, advocates for equity, and supports the LGBTQ+ community through health programs, social groups, and housing assistance.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$712.1k
Employees
20
EIN
39-1336583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Voices

Wisconsin Voices provides technical assistance and resources to 501(c)(3) organizations in support of common values, based in Milwaukee.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
51
EIN
27-3183754
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Life's Connection

Life's Connection is a faith-based family resource, medical, and crisis care center. We charitably serve anyone facing difficulties in a variety of life issues.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
19
EIN
45-3599266
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Women's Medical Fund

Women's Medical Fund is a pro-choice advocacy organization in Madison, WI whose mission is: WMF provides funding, practical support, and advocacy for abortion access in Wisconsin.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
3
EIN
51-0189614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Policy Forum Researching Community Issues

We seek, discover, and disclose true and accurate information to enhance the effectiveness of government and public policy in southeastern Wisconsin; and we facilitate public policy discussion and action.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
12
EIN
39-0210040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Idea Foundation

Non-profit promoting equal opportunity regardless of birth circumstances through advocacy, education and connecting practitioners with elected officials.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
7
EIN
83-3365782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Organizing Empowerment Fund

OEF provides support to encourage underserved populations to participate in voting, democracy, and civic engagement through staff, training, and technology.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$241.5k
Employees
0
EIN
85-1997265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW)

Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin empowers communities to create change, advocating for dignity, voting rights, and protections against agribusiness expansion.
Revenue
$817.8k
Assets
$370.4k
Employees
7
EIN
92-3691508
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Project 72 Wi

Project 72 Wi promotes social welfare through research, education, and grassroots lobbying, enhancing the understanding of issues affecting Wisconsin's quality of life.
Revenue
$876.5k
Assets
$37.5k
Employees
8
EIN
92-1606425
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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