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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by WISCONSIN JUDICARE INCORPORATED.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,248,874
Total expenses
$4,289,070
Contributions and grants received
$3,931,368
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$305,982
Investment income
$14,993
Other revenue
-$3,469
Total assets, end of year
$2,258,263
Total liabilities, end of year
$781,679
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,476,584
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,864,614
Management and general expenses
$1,274,613
Fundraising expenses
$149,843
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,864,614

Program services were 66.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $50,000

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $23,211

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $3,583,140

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $275,017

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CONTRACT SERVICES

    total $305,532 · related or exempt $305,532

  • 2b · Program service revenue: ATTORNEY FEES

    total $450 · related or exempt $450

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $14,993 · excluded $14,993

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $3,774

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $23,211

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $15,235

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$11,461 · excluded -$11,461

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $2,360

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $400

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $1,960 · excluded $1,960

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $6,032 · excluded $6,032

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $6,032

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $463,350 · program services $93,492 · management and general $306,003 · fundraising $63,855

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,153,233 · program services $1,503,091 · management and general $595,440 · fundraising $54,702

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $63,687 · program services $44,454 · management and general $17,428 · fundraising $1,805

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $568,905 · program services $408,505 · management and general $146,501 · fundraising $13,899

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $184,110 · program services $115,827 · management and general $60,208 · fundraising $8,075

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $181,337 · program services $181,337

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $52,496 · program services $46,110 · management and general $6,386

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $70,250 · program services $61,704 · management and general $8,546

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $17,004 · program services $13,599 · management and general $3,405

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $92,873 · program services $64,187 · management and general $28,265 · fundraising $421

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $180,135 · program services $140,388 · management and general $39,747

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $130,020 · program services $82,196 · management and general $42,168 · fundraising $5,656

  • 17 · Travel

    total $48,986 · program services $45,964 · management and general $3,022

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $28,154 · program services $26,309 · management and general $1,729 · fundraising $116

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $2,750 · program services $2,750

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $21,092 · program services $13,894 · management and general $6,351 · fundraising $847

  • 24a · Other expenses: LIBRARY

    total $21,816 · program services $14,352 · management and general $7,077 · fundraising $387

  • 24b · Other expenses: LITIGATION

    total $4,515 · program services $2,970 · management and general $1,465 · fundraising $80

  • 24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $4,357 · program services $3,485 · management and general $872

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $4,743 · end of year $7,494

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $803,902 · end of year $741,842

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,325,097 · end of year $1,250,713

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $106,943 · end of year $101,980

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $310,687

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $310,687

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $2,750 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $186,341 · end of year $156,234

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $464,878 · end of year $485,186

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    end of year $95,475

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $448,118 · end of year $201,018

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $688,120 · end of year $712,210

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $828,660 · end of year $764,374

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

WISCONSIN JUDICARE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD IT.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD IT.

  • THE MISSION OF WISCONSIN JUDICARE, INC. DBA JUDICARE LEGAL AID [JLA] IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD IT. JLA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES. JLA HAS STAFF THAT PROVIDE DIRECT REPRESENTATION, AS WELL AS EDUCATION FOR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE LAW. STAFF MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE BAR AND THE COMMUNITY IN WAYS TO ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR SERVICE POPULATION.DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, JLA PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES IN 2,678 CASES IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS. THE BREAKDOWN OF THOSE SUBJECTS IS BELOW. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, JLA USED THE SERVICES...(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OF NINETEEN PAID STAFF ATTORNEYS, SIX LEGAL ADVOCATES, FOUR PARALEGALS AND 80 PRIVATE ATTORNEYS AND TRIBAL LAY ADVOCATES. JLA'S WORK BENEFITS THE PUBLIC IN MANY WAYS. CASES MOVE MORE QUICKLY AND MORE EFFICIENTLY THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM WHEN AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTS A PARTY TO THE CASE. BY PROVIDING ATTORNEYS TO REPRESENT PARTIES, JLA EMPOWERS OUR LOW-INCOME CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE FAIRER OUTCOMES AND NAVIGATE AN INCREDIBLY COMPLICATED LEGAL SYSTEM. JLA ALSO PLAYS A PART SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AS THEY FACE SAFETY CONCERNS, LEAVING AN ABUSIVE SPOUSE, OR BEING THE VICTIM IN A CRIMINAL CASE. THROUGH JLA'S LEGAL ASSISTANCE, VICTIMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS TO HELP THEM TOWARD A FUTURE OF SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALING. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, JLA ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS FORCED TO ENGAGE WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY, AND FREE MEDIATION TO RESOLVE EVICTION, DEBT, AND OTHER SMALL CLAIMS CASES OUTSIDE OF THE COURT SYSTEM. THESE PROGRAMS INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LEGAL QUESTIONS, COURT FORMS, AND FINDING SOLUTIONS THAT CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR ALL INVOLVED. THESE PROGRAMS HELP REDUCE UNJUST OUTCOMES IN OUR LEGAL SYSTEM THAT ARE FUELED BY INEQUITY IN ACCESS TO LEGAL INFORMATION AND REPRESENTATION. FINALLY, AS JLA IS A RECIPIENT OF FEDERAL LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDS, THERE IS NO LONGER A PROHIBITION FROM REQUESTING AND RECEIVING ATTORNEY FEE AWARDS. THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION REGULATIONS REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT WERE MODIFIED IN DECEMBER 2009. JLA DOES NOT COLLECT FEES FOR SERVICES FROM CLIENTS.CASE SUMMARY BY SUBJECT:*1 ADOPTION*12 ADULT GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP*686 ADVANCED DIRECTIVES/POWERS OF ATTORNEY*178 BANKRUPTCY/DEBTOR RELIEF*51 COLLECT/REPOSSESSION/DEFENSE/GARNISHMENT*17 CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT*292 CUSTODY/VISITATION*1 DELINQUENT*1 DISCIPLINE (INCLUDING EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION)*279 DIVORCE/SEP./ANNUL.*50 DOMESTIC ABUSE*40 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS*4 EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION*86 FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING*12 FOOD STAMPS*1 HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED CARE*24 HOMEOWNERSHIP/REAL PROPERTY (NOT FORECLOSURE)*4 HOUSING DISCRIMINATION*8 INDIAN/TRIBAL LAW*13 LICENSES (DRIVERS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND OTHERS)*3 LOANS/INSTALLMENT PURCHASES (NOT COLLECTIONS)*2 LONG TERM HEALTH CARE FACILITIES*9 MEDICAID*19 MINOR GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP*40 MOBILE HOMES*26 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES (NOT PREDATORY LENDING/PRACTICES)*9 NEGLECTED/ABUSED/DEPENDENT*2 OTHER CONSUMER/FINANCE*1 OTHER EDUCATION*2 OTHER EMPLOYMENT*1 OTHER FAMILY*2 OTHER HEALTH*6 OTHER HOUSING*5 OTHER INCOME MAINTENANCE*24 OTHER INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS*3 OTHER JUVENILE*8 PARDONS*6 PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATION*11 PATERNITY*1 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE*296 PRIVATE LANDLORD/TENANT*44 PUBLIC HOUSING*2 PUBLIC UTILITIES*4 SOCIAL SECURITY (NOT SSDI)*1 SPECIAL EDUCATION/LEARNING DISABILITIES*26 SSDI*60 SSI*1 STATE AND LOCAL INCOME MAINTENANCE*3 SUPPORT*1 TAXES (NOT EITC)*1 TORTS*41 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION*10 WAGE CLAIMS AND OTHER FLSA ISSUES*248 WILLS AND ESTATES

    Expenses $2,289,785 · Revenue $305,982

  • WISCONSIN JUDICARE'S INDIAN LAW OFFICE PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE, REFERRALS, AND EXTENDED REPRESENTATION TO FINANCIALLY-ELIGIBLE NATIVE AMERICANS ENROLLED IN ONE OF THE ELEVEN FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES IN WISCONSIN AND WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) AND TRIBAL (NON-CRIMINAL AND CRIMINAL) CASES. DURING THE YEAR, WISCONSIN JUDICARE'S INDIAN LAW OFFICE HANDLED 1,029 CASES, OF WHICH 987 CASES WERE CLOSED WITH 21 OF THE CASES LITIGATED IN COURT.

    Expenses $574,829

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Hon Dave Raasch

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dawn Christie

    VICE CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Susan Meade

    SECRETARY/TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Hon Patricia Baker

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Erin Besteman

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rebecca Brunette

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jaramy J Hansen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Robert E Hanson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Peggy McDowell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Christine Newkirk

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Hon Ca Richards

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Peter Rotter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bryce Schoenborn

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bradley Schraven

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Alexander P Seifert

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Resziray Smith

    DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2024)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Philip J Sorensen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Com Katherine M Stewart

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • John Voorhees

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kathi Zoern

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Beth Ann Richlen

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $150,272
    From this org
    $110,820
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,452
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $110,820
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $3,622
    Nontaxable benefits
    $35,830
    Filer's total
    $150,272

  • Joan White

    FINANCE DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24)

    Total calculated
    $127,322
    From this org
    $91,208
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,114
    Hours/week
    35

  • Amanda Mayer

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $121,823
    From this org
    $85,523
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,300
    Hours/week
    35

  • Mai Ka Chang

    FINANCE DIRECTOR (EFF. 12/24)

    Total calculated
    $112,035
    From this org
    $76,490
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,545
    Hours/week
    35

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
10 June 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202611619349300646

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