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Wisconsin Nurses Association Incorporated

EIN 39-0716168 · Madison, WI

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WISCONSIN NURSES ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE NURSING WORKFORCE. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SUPPORTS WORKPLACE STANDARDS THAT PROMOTED SAFE PATIENT AND NURSING CARE.THE ASSOCIATION ADVOCATED FOR FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES, INCLUSION IN MEDICAID MANUAL AS AN AUTHORIZED PROVIDER IN WISCONSIN. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AND SUPPORTS MANY EDUCATIONAL INFORMATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PRECEPTOR TO 7 NURSING STUDENTS TO ASSIST PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF REGISTERED NURSES. THIS IN TURN SUPPORTS THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS AND THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR ALL PEOPLE RESIDING IN WISCONSIN.THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SUPPORTED THE ROLE OF NURSES IN THE AREA OF CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGMENT FOR IMPROVING DIABETES, HYPERTENSION AND CHOLESTEROL OUTCOMES.

Income
$676,600
Spending
$722,236
Employees
4
Volunteers
1,376
Highest pay
$79,280, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. POLICY: WISCONSIN NURSES ASSOCIATION WORKED WITH AND IMPLEMENTED THE DIRECTIVES OF THE WISCONSIN NURSES ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELATED TO GAINING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO ACQUIRE FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY, SUPPORT POLICIES THAT ADDRESS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKING WITH THE WISCONSIN BOARD OF NURSING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE NURSING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. EDUCATION: THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF REGISTERED NURSES BY PROVIDING 34 DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS THAT RESULTED IN OVER 175 CONTACT HOURS PROVIDED TO 900 LEARNERS. THE ASSOCIATION'S ROLE AS AN APPROVER OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THAT IS PROVIDED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS VIA THE CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVER PROGRAM RESULTED IN THE AWARDING OF 10,500 CONTACT HOURS AND 62,100 LEARNERS. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION WERE OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK OF THE COUNCILS, TASK FORCES AND COMMITTEES, AND TOWN HALLS.. ACTIVIIES FOCUSED ON THE OPIOID ABUSE EPIDEMIC, MENTORING, PATIENT-CENTERED TEAM BASED CARE, WORKPLACE VIOLENCE, HEALTHY NURSE, HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE ISSUES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, PRIMARY CARE, AND ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING, . THIS LEVEL OF ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT REPRESENTED 12 PERCENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS WERE OFFERED ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PRACTICE, CONTRACTS AND LEGAL ISSUES. WNA PROVIDED 7 LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL NURSING STUDENTS. POLICY: WISCONSIN NURSES ASSOCIATION WORKED WITH AND IMPLEMENTED THE DIRECTIVES OF THE WISCONSIN NURSES ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELATED TO GAINING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO ACQUIRE FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY, SUPPORT POLICIES THAT ADDRESS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKING WITH THE WISCONSIN BOARD OF NURSING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE NURSING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. EDUCATION: THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF REGISTERED NURSES BY PROVIDING 34 DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS THAT RESULTED IN OVER 175 CONTACT HOURS PROVIDED TO 900 LEARNERS. THE ASSOCIATION'S ROLE AS AN APPROVER OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THAT IS PROVIDED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS VIA THE CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVER PROGRAM RESULTED IN THE AWARDING OF 10,500 CONTACT HOURS AND 62,100 LEARNERS. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION WERE OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK OF THE COUNCILS, TASK FORCES AND COMMITTEES, AND TOWN HALLS.. ACTIVIIES FOCUSED ON THE OPIOID ABUSE EPIDEMIC, MENTORING, PATIENT-CENTERED TEAM BASED CARE, WORKPLACE VIOLENCE, HEALTHY NURSE, HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE ISSUES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, PRIMARY CARE, AND ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING, . THIS LEVEL OF ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT REPRESENTED 12 PERCENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS WERE OFFERED ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, PRACTICE, CONTRACTS AND LEGAL ISSUES. WNA PROVIDED 7 LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL NURSING STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1941.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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