The **Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard Inc** (EIN: 83-3374568) is a charitable nonprofit organization composed of volunteer nurses in Wisconsin. Its mission is to honor deceased nurses through ceremonial tributes, recognizing their professional service and contributions to healthcare.  

### History and mission  
Founded by a statewide network of nursing professionals, the organization performs end-of-life ceremonies for licensed, registered, or advanced practice nurses (active or retired) in Wisconsin. These services, offered at no cost, include symbolic traditions such as the Nightingale Tribute, which acknowledges the nurse’s dedication to patient care and the profession.  

### Activities and structure  
Volunteers—primarily active or retired nurses—conduct tributes upon request, though participation is contingent on volunteer availability. The group relies on a decentralized model, with members traveling across the state to attend services. Ceremonies often incorporate nursing symbols like the lamp (representing Florence Nightingale’s legacy) and white uniforms.  

### Membership and operations  
Membership is open to all Wisconsin-licensed nurses, including LPNs, RNs, and APNs. Volunteers undergo training to standardize ceremonial practices, which are demonstrated in instructional videos provided by the organization. As a tax-exempt entity under IRS guidelines, it operates under the NTEE classification for professional societies and philanthropic organizations.  

### Recognition and scope  
The organization emphasizes statewide accessibility, prioritizing honor over financial compensation. Its tributes aim to preserve nursing heritage while offering closure to colleagues and families. ProPublica and GuideStar list it as an active nonprofit, though detailed financial disclosures are not publicly available due to its exemption from filing certain IRS forms.  

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