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Milwaukee Womens Center Inc

EIN 32-0211087 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MILWAUKEE WOMEN'S CENTER, INC. IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT HOLISTIC CARE THAT WILL EMPOWER MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN TO LIVE SAFE, INDEPENDENT, AND HEALTHY LIVES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$209,008, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $1.1 million spent. DURING 2024, THE MILWAUKEE WOMEN'S CENTER SERVED 2,133 MEN, WOMEN, AND SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS; A 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE; FOOD, CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS; COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO ADDRESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND HEALTHY PARENTING; SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND OLDER ABUSED WOMEN; CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP THOSE IN OUR CARE MEET THEIR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS; BATTERERS' PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION EDUCATION; FATHERHOOD PROGRAMMING; INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT; AND CAREER APPROPRIATE FREE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO MEN AND WOMEN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESHELTER CONTINUED TO OPERATE 24/7 WHILE OTHER SERVICES WEREPROVIDED IN SMALL GROUPS OR REMOTELY OVER THE PHONE, VIA EMAIL, AND THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING.- 860 CALLERS WERE PROVIDED TELEPHONE CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE SAFETY, SHORT-TERM EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE WITH SHELTER, LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY, REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND ONGOING COUNSELING AND GROUP SUPPORT.- 233 ADULTS AND CHILDREN RECEIVED EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION, SAFE HOUSING, SUPPORT, AND COMPREHENSIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES THROUGH THE MILWAUKEE WOMEN'S CENTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER.-70 FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELENESSNESS RECEIVED SAFE SHELTER AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EMERGENCY SHELTER.- 42 OLDER WOMEN FACING ABUSE RECEIVED SAFE SHELTER AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE OLDER ABUSED WOMEN'S PROGRAM.- 200 FATHERS ENROLLED IN THE MILWAUKEE FATHERHOOD FIRE PROGRAM TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND ENGAGED PARTNERS.- 142 MEN PARTICIPATED IN THE NEVERMORE BATTERER'S PREVENTION ANDINTERVENTION PROGRAM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL VIOLENCE.- 86 INDIVIDUALS STRIVING TO OVERCOME SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS RECEIVED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT.- 500 INDIVIDUALS SEEKING NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES RECEIVED FREE CAREER-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING THROUGH THE BOTTOMLESS CLOSET.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2007.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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