Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc.
Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To provide individuals with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training & athletic competition.
About
Games & Competition: Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides free year-round training and competitions in 18 Olympic-style sports to more than 10,000 athletes, of any age and skill level, across the state. Athletes have opportunities to compete at 700 local competitions, regional tournaments and 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. 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.'
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “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.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To provide individuals with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training & athletic competition.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is WI, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 2310 CROSSROADS DRIVE NO 1000, MADISON, WI, 53718.
- The form of the non-profit reports 47 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$51,357.
- The organization has 27 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization pays $2,227,917 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $861,790 in fundraising expenses.