Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO INSPIRE DISCOVERY IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, SO THEY BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS AND CONFIDENT LEADERS AMONG THEIR PEERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.NH'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE DISCOVERY IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS SO THEY BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS AND CONFIDENT LEADERS AMONG THEIR PEERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. COMPLEMENTING THIS MISSION IS NH'S ORGANIZATIONAL VISION TO BE THE EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC CORNERSTONE THAT STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND BUILDS CONNECTIONS ACROSS COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $2.9 million
- Spending
- $2.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 63
- Volunteers
- 450
- Highest pay
- $119,769, executive dir.
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $810,277 spent. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (ECP): NH'S STATE-LICENSED, YOUNGSTAR 5 RATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING PLACE TO GROW AND EXPLORE THE WORLD. NH OFFERS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT EDUCATE AND INSPIRE, PROMOTE HEALTH, PROGRAM PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL CARE WORKING PARENTS CAN RELY UPON. ECP SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS AND RANKS AS ONE OF THE BEST PROVIDERS IN MILWAUKEE. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMMING FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (UP TO AGE 3). USING PLAY-BASED LEARNING AND EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULA, ECP HELPS YOUNGSTERS DEVELOP COGNITIVELY, SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. FURTHER, IT HELPS LITERACY AND MATH SKILLS AND SUPPORTS SCHOOL READINESS. PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT IS ALSO A CORE COMPONENT.
- $478,481 spent. THE INTERNATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM (ILP): ILP IS THE STATE'S LARGEST AND LEADING CENTER FOR ADULT REFUGEES, OFFERING ADULT ESL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING DIRECTLY TO MORE THAN 300+ REFUGEES AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO ESL EDUCATION, ILP OFFERS MATH, PRE-GED, SPECIALIZED VOCATIONAL ESL AND WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS, PARENTING AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES.
- $758,437 spent. COMMUNITY AND OUTDOOR PROGRAMS:FAMILY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM FEATURES FREE OF VERY LOW COSTS EVENTS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. IT INCLUDES WEEKEND FAMILY ADVENTURES ACTIVITIES AND OTHER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ALL FAMILY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT COMPONENT THAT EMPOWERS PARENTS TO SERVE AS THEIR CHILDREN'S TEACHERS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, NH ALSO OFFERS A VARIETY OF EVENTS SPECIFICALLY SERVING NH FAMILIES THAT CELEBRATE HOLIDAY CULTURAL AND PROGRAMMING BENCHMARKS. THESE EVENTS GIVE PARENTS MORE RELAXED OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH STAFF AND SEE THEIR CHILDREN'S WORK. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF FROM ECP, UKC AND TEEN PROGRAMS CONSULT WITH AND SUPPORT PARENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (EE). ONE OF THE OLDEST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MILWAUKEE, EE OFFERS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES USING A NH-DEVELOPED CURRICULUM WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THAT INSTILLS A SUSTAINABLE APPRECIATION FOR URBAN AND RURAL NATURAL RESOURCES. THIS IS CRITICAL BECAUSE MANY OF OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES HAVE LIMITED INTERACTION WITH NATURE DUE TO RESTRICTED ACCESS TO SAFE, PUBLIC GREEN SPACES, URBAN DANGERS, AND LACK OF ACCESS TO CAMPS AND OTHER NATURE-BASED ENRICHMENT. EE IS INTERWOVEN THROUGHOUT NH'S OTHER PROGRAMMING AREAS AND INCLUDES OUR INNOVATIVE LEAD & LEARN CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM THAT OFFERS PAID INTERNSHIPS, JOB READINESS TRAINING AND NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER EXPLORATIONS TO HIGHLY QUALIFIED, URBAN, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. LEAD & LEARN INTERNS GAIN THE SKILLS TO DEVELOP CURRICULUM AND TAKE THE LEAD ON PRESENTING INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LESSONS AND HANDS-ON CONSERVATION PROJECTS FOR HUNDREDS OF LOW-INCOME MILWAUKEE YOUTH AGES 6-19.COMMUNITY EDUCATION. UNDERSTANDING THAT A STRONG COMMUNITY CONSISTS OF HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, NH OFFERS HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENTS AND INITIATIVES AS WELL AS ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY-WIDE HEALTH PROGRAMS. SPECIFIC OFFEREINGS INCLUDE OUR ANNUAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR AND FALL FLU IMMUNIZATION EVENTS; WOMAN 2 WOMAN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM; WORKSHOPS AND HEALTH SCREENINGS. NH ALSO OFFERS REFERRALS TO IMMUNIZATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1950.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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