A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1999, with $406,774 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 240695, Milwaukee, WI, 53224 EIN 39-1971929 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$407K
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$402K
Net assets
$505K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated: 15 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 240695, Milwaukee, WI, 53224
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $293K (FY2013) to $407K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $677Net assets $505K
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$506K
Total liabilities
$677
Net assets
$505K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $406,774▼1.8% | $401,682▲18.7% | $505,427▲1.0% | $506,104▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $414,331▲20.0% | $338,460▲36.7% | $500,335▲16.9% | $500,455▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $345,253▼13.3% | $247,591▼5.3% | $428,062▲31.0% | $425,877▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $398,187▲53.5% | $261,406▲10.0% | $326,804▲68.4% | $329,393▲55.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $259,435▲5.2% | $237,677▼8.8% | $194,013▲15.3% | $212,091▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $246,582▼22.2% | $260,494▼14.3% | $168,264▼8.5% | $168,464▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $316,826▼4.7% | $303,855▲1.7% | $183,995▲7.6% | $185,901▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $332,610▲14.6% | $298,862▲1.4% | $171,024▲24.6% | $172,664▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $290,176▲2.7% | $294,705▲5.6% | $137,276▼3.2% | $137,516▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $282,545▼14.1% | $279,005▼6.6% | $141,807▲3.0% | $143,661▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $329,072▲12.1% | $298,691▲14.6% | $137,638▲28.3% | $139,613▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $293,451 | $260,558▼4.1% | $107,257▲44.2% | $141,574▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $271,800▼1.4% | $74,364▲20.7% | $125,682▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $275,616 | $61,587 | $126,372 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $76K total
9 grants to A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated totaling $76K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,474 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $13,214 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $16,215 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $15,611 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2018 | $7,048 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2018 | $1,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2017 | $1,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2015 | $5,739 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2014 | $5,624 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1971929, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated's EIN?
- A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1971929.
- How much revenue does A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated report?
- A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated reported $406,774 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Place of Refuge-ministries of South Wisconsin Incorporated (EIN 39-1971929) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.