2016-11-14T15:34:48-06:00 2015-12-31 390758449 Wipfli LLP PO Box 8700 Madison WI 537088700 990 2015-01-01 391176591 Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc SPEC 6082221324 2310 Crossroads Drive No 1000 Madison WI 53718 KATHLEEN ROACH President/CEO 6082221324 2016-09-26 1 Jean Christensen P00368719 6082741980 2016-09-26 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Carol Ellis 2310 Crossroads Drive No 1000 Madison WI 53718 5773558 0 X www.specialolympicswisconsin.org X 1972 WI TO PROVIDE individuals with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training & athletic competition. 19 19 49 11649 0 0 4999850 4978644 40480 34866 242467 135080 -543102 -483914 4739695 4664676 23348 23672 0 0 2436713 2072430 135746 128734 828544 2581624 2266158 5177431 4490994 -437736 173682 3671294 3550990 287818 122604 3383476 3428386 X The mission of Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc. is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.Using sports as the catalyst, Special Olympics works to end inactivity, injustice and intolerance, thus leading to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. 0 0 1119011 3452 34866 Games & Competition: Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides free year-round training and competitions in 18 Olympic-style sports to 10,425 athletes, of any age and skill level, across the state. Athletes have opportunities to compete at 656 local competitions, 47 regional tournaments and 5 state-level games where they push hard and play harder. They strive to beat their personal bests and build a positive self-image which carries over into the home, classroom, workplace and community. Athletes may also progress to advanced competition at the national and world level. In 2015, three Wisconsin athletes joined Special Olympics Team USA to represent our nation at the World Summer Games in Los Angeles. Each athlete medaled in their respective events; with one athlete, Olivia Quigley, gaining national attention for her perseverance through Stage 4 breast cancer. Later, Olivia was recognized as an espnW IMPACT25 athlete and received the first-ever Pegasus Award of Inspiration. Regardless of the level of competition, athletes are continually encouraged to carry out the athlete oath: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." 691366 0 0 PUBLIC EDUCATION:Every athlete has a story. With over 10,000 athletes in the Special Olympics Wisconsin program, there are over 10,000 stories about courage, triumph, pride and joy. SOWI's goal is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society using sports as the catalyst; and increase the public's awareness of their capabilities and needs.By engaging individuals in the Special Olympics experience through earned, owned and paid media, communities foster a supportive environment for enabling athletes, empowering families, activating youth, revolutionizing services and building exemplary communities of change. In addition to media outlets, SOWI engages with schools and youth leaders to promote social inclusion through disability awareness and unified sports activities through Project Unify. In 2015, SOWI teamed with 35 schools across the state to build acceptance, instill change and create leadership opportunities for students with and without disabilities. To deliver the mission to more than 10,000 athletes across the state, at no cost to them or their caregiver, Special Olympics Wisconsin is supported almost entirely through corporate funding and individual gifts. 674846 0 0 Training:Special Olympics Wisconsin offers a variety of training and education opportunities for athletes, coaches and officials. At each of the State Games, athletes receive free education and health care screenings through the Healthy Athletes program, ensuring optimal health and performance during competition. Health disciplines include oral, vision, audiology, podiatry, strength and flexibility, nutrition and healthy habits, as well as general health. In 2015, SOWI provided 1,327 free health screenings to athletes. Few people impact our athletes' success more than our coaches. From overseeing sports skills and practices to teaching about sportsmanship, courage and personal growth; they serve an important role in our athletes' lives. To ensure they have the tools needed to succeed, SOWI hosts annual training forums on current practices for each sport per the National Governing Body (NGB). Each year, volunteer coaches and officials are certified to deliver authentic, competitive sporting events, mirroring an athlete's experience of other reputable sports organizations. SOWI athletes may also become coaches and pursue other leadership and training opportunities.In addition to coaches, day-of event volunteers are also trained to ensure athletes experience a safe, positive event. In 2015, 1,312 dedicated coaches and 11,649 devoted volunteers supported our athletes. 623455 0 0 Agency:Expense related to the operations of local agencies. 295298 20220 0 Outreach:By engaging individuals in the Special Olympics experience, communities foster a supportive environment for enabling athletes, empowering families, activating youth, revolutionizing services and building exemplary communities of change. Annual programming efforts include Unified Sports, which combines athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to form teams for training and competition; Young Athletes, where all children age two to seven learn sports skills; Camp Shriver, offers hundreds of children with and without disabilities to enjoy a camp experience; and Athlete Leadership Program, where athletes are trained for leadership positions in Special Olympics Wisconsin and their communities. 918753 20220 0 3403976 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 94 3 1 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WI X X carol ellis 6082221324 2310 Crossroad Drive Suite 1000 MADISON WI 53718 Paul Baniel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tiffany Bean Board Member (Thru March) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Buck Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Cadieux Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Carollo Board Member (Thru March) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Judge Phil Chavez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Michael Clark Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Teresa Clark Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Beverly DeGroot Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Hill Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Jones Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Karner Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Kesseler Board Member (Thru April) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ashley Kobel Board Member (Thru March) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marta Newhart Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brittany Ogden Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Smith Board Member (Thru March) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jerry Vite Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Wall Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 George Whitely Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey Mahloch Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John Cayer Board Chair-Elect 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Angela Achenbach Board Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Vince Vitrano Board Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Dennis Alldridge President/CEO 40.00 X 136607 0 12761 Carol Ellis Chief Operating Officer 40.00 X 107278 0 338 243885 0 13099 2 0 0 0 The Heritage Company 2402 wildwood avenue North Little Rock AR 72120 professional fundraising 128734 5Nines LLC 222 W Washington Avenue 360 Madison WI 53703 Technology Consulting 111260 2 22170 2651378 120194 2184902 25367 4978644 registration fees 711300 34866 34866 34866 29837 29837 31978 31978 473987 368744 105243 105243 105243 142456 2651378 662487 -520031 -520031 17988 230 17758 17758 63645 77421 -13776 -13776 157 157 157 4664676 34866 0 -348834 23672 23672 256984 169610 15419 71955 1467306 968422 88039 410845 7078 4671 425 1982 197277 130203 11837 55237 143785 94898 8626 40261 2066 2066 7475 7475 14265 14265 128734 128734 8904 8904 195370 168672 26698 109141 105860 3281 377640 340844 36796 426655 405743 20912 69215 64527 4688 56718 56718 18073 11928 1084 5061 63570 39900 22095 1575 competition and trainin 529264 529264 Fundraising Education 187822 74928 112894 Recognition and Awards 104811 104682 129 National Fee Assessment 69802 69802 25367 25367 4490994 3403976 258474 828544 X 1677555 1759438 281232 549355 253721 171774 30577 27525 208599 199157 27515 9442 1400694 1033456 3671294 3550990 215969 101323 52948 5716 18901 15565 287818 122604 X 3208431 3177160 152850 229031 22195 22195 3383476 3428386 3671294 3550990 173682 -128772 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4493438 4950165 5360379 4999850 4978644 24782476 4493438 4950165 5360379 4999850 4978644 24782476 24782476 182621 151014 126511 107410 61815 629371 25411847 1580124 0.97520 0.96840 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14265 0 0 14265 0 Part II-B, Line 1: PAYMENTS TO A LOBBYIST WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE STATE OF WISCONSIN GOVERNMENT TO SECURE MORE FUNDING. 22195 0 22195 22195 0 22195 21495 700 22195 20295 1200 21495 19595 700 20295 0.00000 1.00000 0.00000 1 0 208599 199157 9442 9442 Other liabilities 15565 15565 X 7029677 -128772 1839960 -8904 1702284 5327393 -662717 -662717 4664676 6984767 1839960 662717 2502677 4482090 8904 8904 4490994 Part V, Line 4: The Organization's Endowment Fund is intended to earn revenue to support the activities of the organization. Part X, Line 2: SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN, INC. IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION ASSUMING THE TAXING AUTHORITY HAS FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL INFORMATION. IF THE TAX POSITION DOES NOT MEET THE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD, THE BENEFIT OF THAT POSITION IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN, INC. HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO AMOUNTS TO RECORD AS ASSETS OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Investment Fees -8,904. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses -662,717. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: direct fundraising expenses 662,717. X X X X X X X 1 The Heritage Company 2402 Wildwood Avenue North Little Rock AR 72120 telemarketing 1 290132 128734 161398 290132 128734 161398 WI Polar Plunge 1929811 1861411 68400 400 126638 5608 307507 Torch Run 370919 311544 59375 4604 10477 68574 5 491299 458630 32669 2330 35290 5579 93785 2792029 2631585 160444 2730 166532 21664 469866 660792 -500348 17988 230 0 17988 230 230 17758 WI 1 0 1 0 0.00000 1.00000 Alexandria Moeller 2310 Crossroads Drive Ste 1000 Madison WI 53718 0 Alexandria Moeller 0 Filing of state paperwork for raffle activities, conducting raffle X 0 Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v) Payments to The Heritage Company are for solicitation of contributions from donors via telemarketing. 0 Madison Metropolitan School District Madison School Community Recreation 3802 Regent Street Madison WI 53705 396003202 City of Madison, WI 8010 Project Unity Grant assistance to support programs of bringing unified sports and leadership opportunities to Madison Schools. 1 0 X Goods and Food for events 168 25367 Cost of donated prop 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval prior to filing with the internal revenue service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c it is the duty of all board members and staff to be aware of the conflict of interest policy, and to identify conflicts of interest and situations that may result in the appearance of a conflict and to disclose those situations/conflicts/or potential conflicts to the appropriate person. Any individual with an actual or perceived conflict of interest is recused from discussion and voting related to the topic with which they have a conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Salaries for each job title are commensurate with the nature of the position. The organization takes into consideration the diversity and complexity of duties, the amount of responsibility and judgment excercised, locations of position within the organizational chart and qualifications required. Each employee's salary is reviewed annually by the President. The Board of Directors approve the president's compensation. These reviews take into account the employee's performance, community conditions, comparison between similar types of positions, national trends and the financial position of Special Olympics Wisconsin. A complete market survey pricing of all jobs occured in fall 2009. The survey was performed by a third party. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.