Sharp Literacy Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sharp Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1999, with $1,094,326 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5775 N Glen Park Road 202, Milwaukee, WI, 53209 EIN 39-1963963 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 7.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$2.4M
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.
D
—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 Sharp Literacy Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -26% 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 Sharp Literacy Inc: 21 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D 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 Sharp Literacy 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 Sharp Literacy Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5775 N Glen Park Road 202, Milwaukee, WI, 53209
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $917K (FY2015) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $74KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
-26.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$74K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,094,326▼7.6% | $1,381,952▼13.1% | $2,372,960▼6.0% | $2,447,090▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,184,554▼37.2% | $1,590,682▲0.4% | $2,523,161▼11.2% | $2,605,064▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,886,640▲14.3% | $1,584,028▲2.0% | $2,842,883▲12.2% | $2,956,614▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,650,018▲36.5% | $1,552,306▲42.2% | $2,532,778▼7.7% | $2,635,652▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,209,168▲10.2% | $1,091,467▲3.1% | $2,742,981▲19.2% | $2,871,180▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,097,554▼4.1% | $1,058,144▲0.2% | $2,301,936▲1.5% | $2,520,477▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,144,217▲12.9% | $1,056,513▲5.3% | $2,268,838▲4.7% | $2,386,456▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,013,286▲28.8% | $1,003,303▼2.5% | $2,166,779▲1.5% | $2,226,508▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $786,955▼14.2% | $1,028,669▲19.3% | $2,134,439▼6.7% | $2,208,836▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $917,234 | $862,078▲12.6% | $2,287,803▲6.9% | $2,369,786▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $765,430 | $2,141,123 | $2,256,285 | 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 · $697K total
29 grants to Sharp Literacy Inc totaling $697K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $50,800 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Artificial intelligence (ai) and art | 2024 | $40,677 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,014 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Craig montessori garden & greenhouse | 2023 | $25,575 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,027 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Donor designations | 2022 | $52,095 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Community conversations curriculum, video and public art | 2022 | $50,654 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $15,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $5,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,388 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $44,075 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $44,075 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Sustaining support | 2021 | $9,890 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sharp Literacy Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sharp Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1963963, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sharp Literacy Inc's EIN?
- Sharp Literacy Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1963963.
- How much revenue does Sharp Literacy Inc report?
- Sharp Literacy Inc reported $1,094,326 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sharp Literacy Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sharp Literacy Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sharp Literacy Inc (EIN 39-1963963) 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.