EIN 39-1233219

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Wisconsin's Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation in which to do business.
Total revenues
$5,702,877
2023
Total expenses
$4,719,010
2023
Total assets
$7,257,623
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at WMC

Wmc's government relations team of lobbyists advocates on behalf of members to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Wisconsin government. Wmc promotes passage of wmc public policy agenda established by wmc's governing body and advocates on other policies that could have a positive or negative impact on Wisconsin's economic competitiveness, legal climate, or judicial system. The government relations program also conducts research in support of our policy agenda and communicates with policymakers, the media, and the general public about making Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation.
Wmc's membership program is dedicated to retaining existing members and recruiting new members in support of the wmc public policy agenda and other activities. Wmc's membership department assists members in understanding grassroots strategies to advance the business agenda and helps communicate how wmc's advocacy creates value for member businesses.
Wisconsin safety council (wsc) is the state's leading provider of safety training and products, serving members of all sizes and every sector of the economy. Wsc provides scheduled training programs across Wisconsin in addition to private, customized training for individual companies. It is also the number one resource for safety products ranging from first aid training materials to emergency defibrillators. Wsc is the official state chapter of the national safety council and is a proud program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (wmc).
Wmc events - wmc hosts several informational seminars and events including business day and a government affairs conference, each of which deal with a variety of topics including health care, environment, energy, transportation, taxes, human resources, legal reform, small business, and other issues of interest to the business community. Wmc digital publications - morning digest, wmc's digital publication, provides members with business-focused updates. Designed to help business leaders, publications reach approximately 7,500 business leaders and chambers of Commerce across Wisconsin.

Who funds Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wisconsin Transportation Builders AssociationGeneral Purpose$7,500

Personnel at WMC

NameTitleCompensation
Kurt BauerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$491,009
Wade GoodsellChief Operating Officer and Vice President , Membership and Partnerships; Executive Director , WMC Foundation$217,130
Kay KertzVice President , Finance and Human Resources$147,418
Nick NovakVice President , Communications and Marketing$130,386
Scott ManleyExecutive Vice President , Government Relations$255,013
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for WMC

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$507,625
Program services$4,656,953
Investment income and dividends$189,983
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,520
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$18,284
Miscellaneous revenues$324,512
Total revenues$5,702,877

Form 990s for WMC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-11990View PDF
2022-122023-08-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-10990View PDF
2020-122021-10-13990View PDF
2019-122020-10-09990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
September 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 13 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringRelated 527
General information
Address
501 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53703
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
wmc.org/ 
Phone
(608) 258-3400
Facebook page
WisconsinMC 
Twitter profile
@wisconsinmc 
IRS details
EIN
39-1233219
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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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