Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists Inc
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What it says it does
ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN LOBBYISTS, INC. (AWL) ENHANCES THE INTEGRITY OF OUR PROFESSION AND PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVOCACY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. THE AWL DEDICATES ITSELF TO PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION TAILORED TO ENHANCE THEIR GRASP OF THE WISCONSIN POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AND TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAWS GOVERNING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGIAL DISCUSSION AND FORUMS FOR DEBATE AND EXCHANGE OF OPINION ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS. AWL FOCUSES ATTENTION ON THE WORKINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES OF WISCONSIN STATE GOVERNMENT AND PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN A DIALOGUE WITH POLICY MAKERS.
- Income
- $71,121
- Spending
- $71,127
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- THE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN LOBBYISTS (AWL) IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS IN WISCONSIN AND WAS FORMED TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF THE GOVERNED. AWL HAS APPROXIMATELY 250 MEMBERS. AWL IS COMMITTED TO FACILITATING HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BY KEEPING MEMBERS INFORMED OF REGULATORY LAW, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND OTHER APPLICABLE POLICIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND COMMUNICATIONS. FIVE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL, WERE HELD IN 2024: AWL'S ANNUAL MEETING AND CHIEF OF STAFF BRIEFING; 2024 CAMPAIGN SEMINAR; 2024 ELECTION MAPS; TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND LOBBYING/POLITICAL ACTIVITIES; AND UNSPINNING THE 2024 ELECTIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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