Groundwork Milwaukee Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Groundwork Milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2007, with $570,865 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 12075, Milwaukee, WI, 53212 EIN 32-0182692 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$571K
▼ 10.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$391K
Net assets
$26K
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+
—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 Groundwork Milwaukee Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +31% 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 Groundwork Milwaukee Inc: 1 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a C+ 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 Groundwork Milwaukee Inc— 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 Groundwork Milwaukee Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 12075, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $220K (FY2013) to $571K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $241KNet assets $26K
Operating margin
31.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$267K
Total liabilities
$241K
Net assets
$26K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,865▼10.6% | $391,433▼52.1% | $25,781▲117% | $267,171▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $638,649▼8.7% | $816,993▲20.5% | -$153,651▼41.9% | $214,962▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $699,690▲289% | $678,267▲251% | -$108,307▲16.5% | $242,505▲52.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $179,721▼71.2% | $193,232▼70.1% | -$129,730▼11.6% | $158,749▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $624,266▲64.3% | $645,747▲27.2% | -$116,219▼22.7% | $192,291▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $379,863▼12.4% | $507,723▲4.2% | -$94,738▼386% | $224,954▲49.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $433,642▼9.5% | $487,442▲2.3% | $33,122▼61.9% | $150,064▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $479,426▲75.4% | $476,253▲78.2% | $86,922▲49.8% | $162,419▲82.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $273,405▲64.6% | $267,235▲42.7% | $58,024▲12.0% | $89,101▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $166,079▼24.5% | $187,211▼34.9% | $51,830▼28.5% | $75,854▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $220,014 | $287,646▼18.8% | $72,463▼48.3% | $88,509▼39.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $354,378▲28.8% | $140,095▲72.1% | $145,975▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $275,203 | $81,402 | $108,354 | 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 · $748K total
15 grants to Groundwork Milwaukee Inc totaling $748K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $135,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | General operating 2023 | 2023 | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Capacity building | 2023 | $7,500 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Capacity building | 2022 | $127,500 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Ground corps and green team advancement | 2022 | $85,200 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $5,706 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Ground corps and green team advancement project | 2021 | $89,500 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Ground corps and green team advancement project | 2021 | $89,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2021 | $82,241 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Board development | 2020 | $32,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Community stewardship | 2020 | $13,450 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Transportation assistance | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2019 | $14,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $9,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2017 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Groundwork Milwaukee Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Groundwork Milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 32-0182692, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Groundwork Milwaukee Inc's EIN?
- Groundwork Milwaukee Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0182692.
- How much revenue does Groundwork Milwaukee Inc report?
- Groundwork Milwaukee Inc reported $570,865 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Groundwork Milwaukee Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Groundwork Milwaukee Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Groundwork Milwaukee Inc (EIN 32-0182692) 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.