Ko-thi Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1973, with $285,870 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$286K
▲ 7.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$280K
Net assets
$3,183
Employees
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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 Ko-thi Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ko-thi Inc: 0 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Ko-thi Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ko-thi Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $79K (FY2015) to $286K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$75K
Total liabilities
$72K
Net assets
$3,183
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $285,870▲7.6% | $279,681▲41.3% | $3,183▼92.1% | $75,092▼31.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $265,766▲82.0% | $197,939▲27.6% | $40,472▲248% | $110,261▲115% | 990 |
| 2022 | $146,026▲27.7% | $155,094▲44.3% | -$27,355▼49.6% | $51,400▲4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $114,314▼20.8% | $107,505▼9.8% | -$18,287▲59.9% | $49,238▲98.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $144,404▼5.3% | $119,243▼22.9% | -$45,610▲35.6% | $24,795▲57.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $152,464▲98.7% | $154,627▲92.6% | -$70,771▼3.2% | $15,709▲4067% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $76,744▲132% | $80,293▲147% | -$68,608▼5.5% | $377▼95.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $33,079▼14.8% | $32,509▲3.5% | -$65,059▲0.9% | $7,607▲1127% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $38,823▼51.1% | $31,408▼56.9% | -$65,629▲10.2% | $620▼26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $79,466 | $72,948 | -$73,044 | $841 | 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.
5 grants to Ko-thi Inc totaling $220K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | General operating 2023 | 2023 | $50,300 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Performing arts operations | 2020 | $40,000 |
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Data for Ko-thi Inc (EIN 23-7228502) 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.