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United Methodist Childrens Services of Wisconsin Inc

EIN 39-1030611 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT AND RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOOD BY FOSTERING CONNECTIONS, NUTURING LOCAL TALENT, AND EMPOWERING EVERY MEMBER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. AT ROOTED & RISING, WE ENVISION A NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE EVERY RESIDENT IS DEEPLY CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY, WHERE OUR SHARED ROOTS RUN DEEP, AND WHERE TOGETHER WE MEET THE COMMUNITY AT THE LEVEL OF THEIR NEEDS. ONLY THEN CAN WE RISE TO MEET THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF OUR EVER-CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD AND WORLD.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 42%
Employees
23
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$110,870, executive director

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $583,944 spent. ROOTED & RISING'S DEDICATION TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A MISSION-DRIVEN EFFORT GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT HOUSING SHOULD BE SECURE, WELL-MAINTAINED, AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL FAMILIES.THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM AT ROOTED AND RISING-WASHINGTON PARK PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS ALONGSIDE ON-SITE SOCIAL SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE MAINTAINING A SAFE, STABLE HOUSING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL OF OUR FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHOSE MEMBERS MAY STRUGGLE WITH A MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS.
  2. $834,349 spent. ROOTED AND RISING-WASHINGTON PARK BELIEVES THAT NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE WORK THAT WE DO IN OUR COMMUNITY. AT THE HEART OF OUR PROGRAM LIES A COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATION, CONNECTION, AND COLLECTIVE PROGRESS. WE HELP TO ORGANIZE OUR NEIGHBORS TO COLLABORATE ON ISSUES SUCH AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CRIME PREVENTION, NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS, AND HEALTHY AND FUN LOCAL ACTIVITIES. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF LOCAL, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE UNITED IN THEIR COMMITMENT SEEING WASHINGTON PARK GROW AND THRIVE.
  3. $361,747 spent. THE GROWING TREE CHILDREN'S CENTER IS OUR STATE-LICENSED, ONSITE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER. GTCC PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING AND CARE TO CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THOSE WHO LIVE ONSITE IN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS. AT GROWING TREE CHILDREN'S CENTER, WE PRIORITIZE JOYFUL EXPERIENCES, NURTURING LOVE, AND HOLISTIC CARE FOR EACH CHILD, REFLECTED IN THE WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOSTERED BY OUR EXPERIENCED TEACHING STAFF. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL CHILD CARE AND AN ENRICHING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  4. $328,010 spent. THE ROOTED AND RISING COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER ESTABLISHES FOOD SECURITY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WASHINGTON PARK AND OTHER NEARBY AREAS. WE HELP FILL THE NEEDS OF FOOD SCARCITY IN OUR COMMUNITY BY OFFERING A CHOICE PANTRY PROGRAM THAT PRIORITIZES OFFERING FRESH, QUALITY INGREDIENTS THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLY, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, A SENIOR STOCKBOX PROGRAM, FOOD SHARE REGISTRATION, DISTRIBUTION OF HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND WINTER CLOTHING, AND A WIDE RANGE OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS PRESENT DURING FOOD PANTRY OPERATING HOURS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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