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Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association Incorporated

EIN 39-1344158 · Stevens Point, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WISCONSIN WOODLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION IS TO CONSERVE AND ENHANCE THE PRIVATE WOODLANDS OF THE STATE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: SUSTAINABLY MANAGE OUR WOODLANDS WITH INFORMED MANAGEMENT PLANS THAT UTILIZE BEST SILVICULTURE PRACTICES; ASSIST PRIVATE LANDOWNERS IN ACHIEVING THEIR MANAGEMENT GOALS BY CONNECTING THEM WITH NATURAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS AND FELLOW WOODLAND OWNERS; EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE VALUE OF WOODLANDS FOR ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, RECREATIONAL, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT PURPOSES. THESE ACTIONS WILL ENSURE FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN ENJOY THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND BENEFITS OF OUR WOODLANDS. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE "GO-TO" ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST WOODLAND OWNERS IN ACHIEVING THEIR SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY GOALS. SILVICULTURE - THE CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF FORESTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A PRODUCT OR PROVIDE A BENEFIT.

Income
$297,492
Spending
$236,234
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
17.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
3
Volunteers
119
Highest pay
$86,762, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
  1. $58,036 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A 44-PAGE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE WITH EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES ON SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, MANAGING WISCONSIN'S TIMBER TYPES, TIMBER HARVESTING AND TAXES, LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, FOREST HEALTH ISSUES (INSECTS, DISEASES, INVASIVES), WILDLIFE HABITAT AND MANAGEMENT, FOREST REGENERATION AND TREE PLANTING, LEGACY AND ESTATE PLANNING, AND FOREST RECREATION.
  2. $68,454 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A 4 DAY EDUCATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING FOR OUR MEMBERS. THE MEETING INCLUDED TOURS OF FOREST INDUSTRIES, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL SITES, A TREE FARM, CONVERVANCY PROPERTY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BIRD HABITAT AND PRESCRIBED FIRE. MEMBER PRESENTATIONS INCLUDED RECOVERY FROM A WIND STORM, PANEL OF WOMEN IN NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OPTIONS AFTER MATURE PINE IS HARVESTED. KEYNOTE WAS THE WI DNR SECRETARY DESIGNEE ON PARTNERING WITH PRIVATE WOODLAND OWNERS. CONCURRENT SESSIONS INCLUDED TRANSFERRING YOUR LAND TO THE NEXT GENERATION, MARKETING YOUR TIMBER, MAPPING APPLICATIONS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS, FORESTRY FOR THE BIRDS - MAXIMIZING DIVERSITY AND HEALTH IN YOUR WOODS. FIELD DAY SESSION INCLUDED DEALING WITH WOODLAND EMERGENCIES, TIMBER HARVESTING AFTER A STORM, TREE IDENTIFICATION, CREATING TRAILS ON YOUR WOODLANDS, IMPROVING WILDLIFE HABITAT AND WOODLAND LEGACY. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A 4 DAY EDUCATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING FOR OUR MEMBERS. THE MEETING INCLUDED TOURS OF FOREST INDUSTRIES, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL SITES, A TREE FARM, CONVERVANCY PROPERTY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BIRD HABITAT AND PRESCRIBED FIRE. MEMBER PRESENTATIONS INCLUDED RECOVERY FROM A WIND STORM, PANEL OF WOMEN IN NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OPTIONS AFTER MATURE PINE IS HARVESTED. KEYNOTE WAS THE WI DNR SECRETARY DESIGNEE ON PARTNERING WITH PRIVATE WOODLAND OWNERS. CONCURRENT SESSIONS INCLUDED TRANSFERRING YOUR LAND TO THE NEXT GENERATION, MARKETING YOUR TIMBER, MAPPING APPLICATIONS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS, FORESTRY FOR THE BIRDS - MAXIMIZING DIVERSITY AND HEALTH IN YOUR WOODS. FIELD DAY SESSION INCLUDED DEALING WITH WOODLAND EMERGENCIES, TIMBER HARVESTING AFTER A STORM, TREE IDENTIFICATION, CREATING TRAILS ON YOUR WOODLANDS, IMPROVING WILDLIFE HABITAT AND WOODLAND LEGACY.
  3. $5,000 spent. ASSOCIATION AWARDED ONE 5,000 FORESTRY LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A FORESTRY STUDENT ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WI-STEVENS POINT.
  4. $36,653 spent. COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBERS REGULARLY USING OUR WEEKLY LEARN SOMETHING EDUCATIONAL TOPICS AND MEMBER NEWSLETTERS, WEBSITE, AND FACEBOOK TO INFORM MEMBERS OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND LANDOWNER RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN CARING FOR THEIR WOODLANDS.
  5. COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBERS REGULARLY USING OUR WEEKLY LEARN SOMETHING EDUCATIONAL TOPICS AND MEMBER NEWSLETTERS, WEBSITE, AND FACEBOOK TO INFORM MEMBERS OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND LANDOWNER RESOURCES TO ASSIST THEM IN CARING FOR THEIR WOODLANDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    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 March 1980.

    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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