Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation (WWHF) reports that it provides health services and education for women and families in all 72 Wisconsin counties. Programs include outreach and education, medical referrals, pregnancy programs, research and community health grants, and financial assistance. Perinatal programs include First Breath, Substance Exposed Pregnancy, which aims to provide pregnant women with the resources to help them quit smoking and remain alcohol and drug free during pregnancy. The organization states that perinatal programs operate statewide at 164 sites, including local public health departments, private healthcare providers, federally-funded community health centers, and tribal health clinics. In 2019, WWHF reports that it provided 3,014 women with perinatal health services, offered 2,459 women health screenings and referral services, and provided 2,052 individuals with disease prevention and healthy lifestyle education.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's program expenses were:
Outreach, education, and screening |
$926,764 |
Pregnancy programs |
$714,424 |
Financial assistance |
$546,902 |
Research, community, and grants |
$5,067 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,193,157 |
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Chief Executive
Tommi Thompson, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$105,756
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Chair of the Board
Molly Carnes
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Professor and Director, Center for Women's Health Research, UW-Madison
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Board Size
12
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Paid Staff Size
28
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,487,867, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Grants and contracts |
$2,097,275 |
Investment return, net |
$864,282 |
Contributions |
$390,592 |
Total Income |
$3,352,149 |
- Programs: 86%
- Fundraising: 7%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$3,352,149 |
Program expenses |
$2,193,157 |
Fundraising expenses |
$189,330 |
Administrative expenses |
$180,188 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$2,562,675 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$789,474 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$4,402,840 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$5,192,314 |
Total Liabilities |
$243,065 |
Total Assets |
$5,435,379 |
Note: In 2019, WWHF reports that it received $85,134 in contributed goods and services including occupancy ($44,144), consultants ($29,885), food and beverage ($7,728), and printing ($3,377).