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Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc

EIN 27-1053816 · Milwaukee, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MILWAUKEE MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY, INC. IS TO CREATE A LEARNING COMMUNITY IN WHICH:-TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE CONFIDENT AND ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN A POWERFUL COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM;-STUDENTS DO NOT QUESTION "WHETHER" THEY WILL GO TO COLLEGE, BUT INSTEAD, ASK "WHEN AND "WHERE;-STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THAT WITH HARD WORK, DREAMS ARE POSSIBLE;-STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY NECESSARY TO BECOME BOLD INQUIRERS, ANALYTICAL THINKERS, AND ETHICAL LEADERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY; AND-STUDENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO BECOME PRODUCTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BROADER SOCIETY.WE CREATE A SCHOOL CULTURE THAT IS BUILT ON SUCCESS, RESPECT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THE FOUNDERS OF MILWAUKEE MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY, INC. RECOGNIZE THAT THE SUCCESS OF STUDENTS IS DEPENDENT UPON THE SCHOOL'S ABILITY TO CREATE A CULTURE THAT FOSTERS MEANINGFUL, SUSTAINED RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND PAREN

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
37
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$91,556, principal

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. MILWAUKEE MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (MMSA) OPERATES A CHARTER SCHOOL WHICH FOCUSES ON MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR ALL OF ITS STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL IS OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITIES REGARDLESS OF ETHNICITY, SOCIAL STATUS AND RELIGION. MMSA STRIVES TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND CHALLENGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE SCHOOL HAS HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS, CARING ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERB STUDENTS. MORE THAN JUST A SCHOOL, MMSA IS A FAMILY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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