Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1950, with $1,609,330 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
247 W Freshwater Way Ste 400, Milwaukee, WI, 53204 EIN 39-0749512 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▼ 46.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +6% 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 Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development: 8 mo reserves · +6% 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 Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $736KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$736K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,609,330▼46.8% | $1,507,562▼57.5% | $1,035,634▲10.8% | $1,771,714▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,022,721▲23.1% | $3,549,386▲30.8% | $934,435▼30.3% | $1,823,500▼35.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,456,390▼10.3% | $2,712,635▲10.5% | $1,341,100▼16.0% | $2,845,531▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,737,172▼0.6% | $2,455,857▼0.7% | $1,597,345▲21.4% | $2,508,704▲38.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,754,472▼7.3% | $2,473,209▲0.7% | $1,316,030▲20.9% | $1,814,049▼32.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,970,292▲11.4% | $2,456,025▼2.6% | $1,088,847▲90.7% | $2,680,415▲208% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,667,255▲25.9% | $2,520,736▲12.6% | $571,080▲34.5% | $869,214▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,117,807▼6.5% | $2,238,271▲7.2% | $424,561▼22.1% | $700,583▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,264,564▲52.1% | $2,087,063▲22.4% | $545,025▲48.3% | $781,801▼26.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,488,981▼21.3% | $1,704,976▲0.9% | $367,524▼37.0% | $1,062,811▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,891,931▲24.9% | $1,689,739▼2.2% | $583,519▲53.0% | $1,183,733▲63.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,514,487 | $1,728,433▼0.3% | $381,327▼35.9% | $724,225▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,733,141▲19.8% | $595,273▲9.7% | $822,027▼26.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,446,093 | $542,626 | $1,125,248 | 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 · $2.3M total
18 grants to Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $81,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Reducing barriers to employment | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Milwaukee appraiser diversity pilot program | 2022 | $151,000 |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital Inc | Sherman park homeowners advancement cooperative | 2022 | $125,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2022 | $5,678 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,060 |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital Inc | Sherman park homeowners advancement cooperative | 2021 | $125,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2021 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Donor designations | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Forward 48 tuition support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Forward 48 tuition support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Mke united brew city match | 2020 | $1,312,257 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,560 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $128,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2019 | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0749512, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development's EIN?
- Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0749512.
- How much revenue does Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development report?
- Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development reported $1,609,330 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Milwaukee Committee For Community Development (EIN 39-0749512) 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.