Badger Institute Inc
Badger Institute Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Badger Institute, formerly the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institute established in 1987 working to engage and energize Wisconsinites and others in discussions and timely action on key public policy issues critical to the state’s future, growth and prosperity. The institute’s research and public education activities are directed to identify and promote public policies in Wisconsin that are fair, accountable and cost-effective. The Badger Institute is guided by a belief that competitive free markets, limited government, private initiative and personal responsibility are essential to our democratic way of life.
About
The organization researches public policy in the state of Wisconsin and prepares reports which are distributed to the media, state legislature, and other interested parties during the fiscal year. The organization produced 2 magazines, 40 pages in length. In addition, the organization produced one 16 page report and 2 books ranging from 97 to 131 pages. The organization also produced 4 policy briefs. The organization also maintained a website which includes all publications, commentary and content which has been in the media. The organization produced a monthly newsletter and developed a database of contributors and interested parties. In addition, the organization held 3 events with various speakers during the fiscal year.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Public policy research - to engage and energize wisconsinites and others in discussions and timely action on key public policy issues critical to the state's future, its growth and prosperity. the institute's research and public education activities are directed to identify and promote public policies in wisconsin which are fair, accountable and cost effective.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Public policy research.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as WI.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 700 W VIRGINIA ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53204.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 5 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$12,954.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization pays $503,354 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $160,729 in fundraising expenses.