The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The corporation's activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the public interest. The corporation is not organized for gain or individual profit and it shall be operated exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $15k $17k |
Director, Clerk, Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $9k $10k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 12%
from 2022
From $14k in 2022 to $15k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 5%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC
What does the Board Member of WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC received $15,224 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WISCONSIN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC reported $199k in total revenue and $232k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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