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Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors Inc

EIN 39-0477740 · Wauwatosa, WI

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION UNITES MEMBERS OF THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXERTING A BENEFICIAL INFLUENCE UPON THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION AND RELATED INTERESTS.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Employees
15
Volunteers
105
Highest pay
$322,041, president

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
  1. LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES THE GMAR DEVELOPS STRONG, ETHICAL LEADERS THROUGH TRAINING, ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER MEMBERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE. WE ALSO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICESOFFERING EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND NETWORKING THAT HELP REALTORS GROW PROFESSIONALLY AND SUCCEED IN A DYNAMIC MARKETPLACE.
  2. SHOWS AND EVENTS THE GMAR PRODUCES THE REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW AND OTHER CONSUMER-FOCUSED EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE VALUE OF WORKING WITH A REALTOR.
  3. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - THE GMAR ADVOCATES FOR THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS THROUGH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC POLICY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS THAT PROMOTE A HEALTHY HOUSING MARKET AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
  4. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS - THE GMAR UPHOLDS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN REAL ESTATE BY ENFORCING THE REALTOR CODE OF ETHICS, PROVIDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES, AND PROMOTING FAIR AND ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG ITS MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 1938.

    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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