Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC.'S (WHA) MISSION IS ADVOCATING FOR THE ABILITY OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES.THE ASSOCIATION FULFILLS THIS MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING VALUES: ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION IS WHA'S HIGHEST PRIORITY; ADVOCATING FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INITIATIVES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH; SERVING AS A FORUM TO DISCUSS DIVERSE POINTS OF VIEW AND SEEK CONSENSUS ON HOW BEST TO MEET SOCIETAL AND MEMBER NEEDS; PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON ISSUES RELATING TO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, MANAGEMENT, CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS THAT ENABLE MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR MISSIONS; TAKING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN FOSTERING A CLIMATE OF COLLABORATION, RESPECT, AND INTERDEPENDENCY BETWEEN THE VARIOUS PROVIDERS OF HEALTH CARE; OFFERING VALUE ADDED SERVICES THAT MEET MEMBERSHIP NEEDS THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
- Income
- $10.4 million
- Spending
- $9.7 million
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 33
- Highest pay
- $1.4 million, president & director
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 (3)
- QUALITY INITIATIVE -WHA MAINTAINS A WEBSITE THAT PUBLICLY REPORTS MEASURES OF HOSPITAL QUALITY AND SAFETY. THE SITE REPORTS OVER 60 MEASURES FOR 128 HOSPITALS. RESULTS ARE UPDATED QUARTERLY, AND NEW MEASURES ARE ADDED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. WHA ALSO COORDINATES STATE-WIDE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH MEMBER HOSPITALS. STAFF DELIVER IMPROVEMENT TRAINING CONTENT, PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND COLLECT DATA FROM HOSPITALS TO TRACK PROGRESS.
- PUBLIC POLICY -WHA ADVOCATES AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL ON POLICY ISSUES THAT AFFECT HOSPITALS ABILITIES TO CONTINUE TO MEET THEIR MISSION OF PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE AND HIGH-QUALITY CARE IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
- COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATION -WHA PRODUCES A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING MEMBER HOSPITALS, STATE LEGISLATORS, MEMBERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. IN ADDITION, WHA STAFF COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH MEMBER HOSPITALS THROUGH DIRECT VISITS AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. WHA WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE MEDIA AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO EXPERTS IN THE AREA OF HEALTH CARE POLICY, REIMBURSEMENT, QUALITY AND SAFETY, WORKFORCE AND DATA.WHA HOLDS MORE THAN 50 EDUCATION EVENTS EACH YEAR FOCUSED ON ISSUES THAT ARE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO HOSPITALS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1960.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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