I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2012, with $589,882 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2000 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233 EIN 26-0697330 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$590K
▲ 35.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$530K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 I Have A Dream Foundation -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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · +10% 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 I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc: 27 mo reserves · +10% 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 I Have A Dream Foundation -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 I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2000 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $89K (FY2011) to $590K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $42KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$42K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $589,882▲35.2% | $530,208▲33.9% | $1,214,227▲5.2% | $1,256,633▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $436,455▼62.4% | $395,959▲732% | $1,154,553▲3.6% | $1,177,961▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,161,672▲1044% | $47,615▼51.5% | $1,114,057▲1293% | $1,114,305▲1293% | 990 |
| 2021 | $101,586▼3.5% | $98,087▲14.7% | $79,967▲119% | $79,967▲119% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $105,302▲89.7% | $85,517▼8.1% | $36,509▲118% | $36,509▲118% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $55,500▼31.1% | $93,016▼0.1% | $16,724▼69.2% | $16,724▼69.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $80,541▼0.7% | $93,154▼6.6% | $54,240▼18.9% | $54,240▼18.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $81,096▼52.5% | $99,739▼20.5% | $66,853▼21.8% | $66,853▼21.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $170,791▲96.1% | $125,522▲2.9% | $85,496▲113% | $85,496▲113% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $87,096▲11.8% | $122,010▲41.5% | $40,227▼44.6% | $40,227▼46.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $77,915▼12.3% | $86,216▲31.5% | $72,641▼10.3% | $75,141▼12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $88,821 | $65,539 | $80,942 | $85,847 | 990EZ |
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 · $599K total
10 grants to I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc totaling $599K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | General operating 2024 | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $16,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Donor designations | 2023 | $118,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $41,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Donor designations | 2022 | $293,610 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $10,050 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Sustaining support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,050 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,050 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Donor designation pledge payments | 2018 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0697330, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc's EIN?
- I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0697330.
- How much revenue does I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc report?
- I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc reported $589,882 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for I Have A Dream Foundation -milwaukee Inc (EIN 26-0697330) 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.