Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1996, with $1,153,761 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204 EIN 39-1846305 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▲ 87.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$937K
Net assets
$737K
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 Milwaukee Riverkeeper— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +19% 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 Milwaukee Riverkeeper: 9 mo reserves · +19% 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 Milwaukee Riverkeeper— 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 Milwaukee Riverkeeper: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $235K (FY2009) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $108KNet assets $737K
Operating margin
18.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$844K
Total liabilities
$108K
Net assets
$737K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,153,761▲87.2% | $936,810▲14.2% | $736,523▲45.6% | $844,195▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $616,431▼33.0% | $820,141▲7.4% | $505,896▼27.9% | $603,079▼19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $919,387▲49.4% | $763,640▲14.4% | $701,840▲24.2% | $746,382▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $615,580▼25.4% | $667,383▲1.8% | $565,122▼6.2% | $628,523▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $825,716▲60.7% | $655,855▼3.3% | $602,596▲40.0% | $729,981▲38.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $513,894▼33.7% | $678,207▼5.4% | $430,419▼27.8% | $528,250▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $774,818▲25.4% | $717,001▲21.7% | $596,256▲11.4% | $647,046▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $618,116▼7.7% | $588,955▲15.8% | $535,250▲6.8% | $579,492▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $669,714▲31.2% | $508,521▲0.7% | $501,165▲48.2% | $535,328▲39.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $510,336▲80.4% | $504,828▲40.8% | $338,279▲0.6% | $383,461▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $282,846 | $358,634▼21.9% | $336,113▼18.2% | $382,360▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $459,266▲22.0% | $410,936▼21.0% | $426,842▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $376,595▲5.9% | $519,890▲46.2% | $547,365▲45.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $355,599▲13.6% | $355,601▼13.8% | $375,432▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | $235,352 | $313,073 | $412,450 | $432,935 | 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 · $2.1M total
22 grants to Milwaukee Riverkeeper totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Restoring stream health & fish passage in nichols creek | 2024 | $203,300 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $18,908 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Water quality monitoring in the milwaukee river basin | 2023 | $260,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $129,850 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $17,349 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $104,250 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Kewaskum dam fish passage feasibility study | 2022 | $55,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $11,978 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Baseline water quality monitoring for the milwaukee river basin, 2022-2023 | 2021 | $262,750 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Baseline water quality monitoring for the milwaukee river basin, 2022-2023 | 2021 | $262,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $104,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $104,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $5,300 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2021 | $5,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Milwaukee Riverkeeper a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1846305, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Milwaukee Riverkeeper's EIN?
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1846305.
- How much revenue does Milwaukee Riverkeeper report?
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper reported $1,153,761 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Milwaukee Riverkeeper have?
- CharityIndex grades Milwaukee Riverkeeper B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Milwaukee Riverkeeper (EIN 39-1846305) 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.