CREATE WISCONSIN INC
Mission Statement
Championing public policy and advocacy to invest in Wisconsin’s creative businesses, workers, and opportunitieselling the vibrant stories of the power and impact of the arts, culture and creativity from the ground up Speaking up for arts and creativity-centered learning and the development of a creative workforce Connecting a learning community of leaders statewide, for access, research, ideas, best practices, and actionsResearching and developing the power of creativity for Wisconsin’s growth and sustainability Consulting, training, advising on leadership, placemaking/placekeeping, engagement, mission/vision, andplanning Growing strategic alliances, partnerships, and coalitions, to broaden and strengthen Wisconsin's creative resources Fostering inclusivity, equity, access to and participation in arts and culture Acting as a resource for the arts and creativity in every corner of the stateAdancing creative opportunities for everyone, everywhere in Wisconsin.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
92.0% | 82.0% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
8.0% | 14.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
-7.9 mo | 9.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
666.3% | 1.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
87.3% | 79.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-40.3% | 8.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-61.0% | 8.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
12.0% | 1.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271K | $238K | $-155,912 | 92.0% | 1 |
| 2023 | $454K | $611K | $-188,432 | 96.9% | 1 |
| 2022 | $377K | $312K | $-31,670 | 94.1% | 1 |
| 2021 | $307K | $172K | N/A | — | 1 |
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