John H Witte Jr Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John H Witte Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1980, with $288,619 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 42-6297940 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$289K
▼ 32.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$506K
Net assets
$8.0M
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.
F
—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 John H Witte Jr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating189 mo reserves · -75% 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 John H Witte Jr Foundation: 189 mo reserves · -75% margin earns a F 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 John H Witte Jr Foundation— 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 John H Witte Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $264K (FY2015) to $289K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.0M
Operating margin
-75.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,619▼32.6% | $506,347▲15.6% | $7,954,309▼2.7% | $7,954,309▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $428,372▼8.4% | $438,134▼15.6% | $8,172,034▼0.1% | $8,172,034▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $467,797▼31.9% | $519,118▲4.3% | $8,182,795▼0.6% | $8,182,795▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $686,951▲17.1% | $497,781▲19.1% | $8,234,175▲2.4% | $8,234,175▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $586,665▲111% | $418,114▼7.5% | $8,045,005▲2.1% | $8,045,005▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $278,526▼42.6% | $452,126▼4.7% | $7,876,460▼2.2% | $7,876,460▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $485,257▼39.5% | $474,391▲5.1% | $8,050,078▲0.1% | $8,050,078▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $802,354▲55.7% | $451,197▲8.4% | $8,038,214▲4.5% | $8,038,214▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $515,482▲95.2% | $416,239▼2.9% | $7,690,537▲1.3% | $7,690,537▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $264,117 | $428,810▲13.5% | $7,591,588▲11.9% | $7,591,588▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $377,685▲16.5% | $6,785,531▲2.4% | $6,785,531▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $324,228▲2.8% | $6,626,570▼1.7% | $6,626,570▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $315,389▼11.1% | $6,743,297▼0.8% | $6,743,297▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $354,751 | $6,796,478 | $6,796,478 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John H Witte Jr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John H Witte Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6297940, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John H Witte Jr Foundation's EIN?
- John H Witte Jr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6297940.
- How much revenue does John H Witte Jr Foundation report?
- John H Witte Jr Foundation reported $288,619 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John H Witte Jr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John H Witte Jr Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John H Witte Jr Foundation (EIN 42-6297940) 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.