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Community Projects Committee Inc

EIN 39-1568562 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE HOLIDAY MEALS (DELIVERED), SOCIAL OUTINGS, GROCERIES, AND CARE PACKAGES TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PLUS HANDICAPPED OVER THE AGE OF 50. SERVE 200 BUILDINGS IN 50 CITIES IN 8 COUNTIES OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN.

Income
$833,786
Spending
$854,035
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
680
Highest pay
$65,308, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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, 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. $726,078 spent. COMPLIMENTARY MEAL DELIVERY (EASTER-THANKSGIVING-CHRISTMAS) TO 3,000+ SENIOR CITIZENS ON EACH HOLIDAY (HOT READY-TO-EAT MEALS) WHO RESIDE IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN 50 CITIES OF S.E. WISCONSIN. BRIEF VISIT FROM A CARING VOLUNTEER! WE DELIVERED 3,214 HOT READY-TO-EAT HEARTY MEALS ON EASTER, 3,523 MEALS ON THANKSGIVING DAY, AND 3,521 MEALS ON CHRISTMAS DAY.CARE PACKAGES ARE DELIVERED 1 - 4 TIMES/WEEK, ON A ROTATING BASIS AMONG THE SITES WE SERVE. EACH PERSON WHO RESIDES IN THE BUILDING GET A STANDARD BAG WITH TOILET PAPER, PAPER TOWELS, AND FACIAL TISSUE. THEN, SEVERAL OTHER ITEMS ARE ADDED, BASED ON WHAT IS AVAILABLE FROM DONATIONS AND BEING PURCHASED, SUCH AS BAR SOAP, RAGS, PUZZLE BOOKS, PENCILS, CHAPSTICK, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. WE DELIVERED THOUSANDS OF CARE PACKAGES, NEEDED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND SNACKS, AT BINGO PARTIES AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS.SOCIAL GATHERINGS INCLUDE THE BLUE LOTUS NATURE TRIPS IN THE SUMMER, AND ON-SITE EVENTS SUCH AS LIVE MUSIC AND BINGO. CARE PACAKGES ARE INCLUDED IN EVERY PARTY, AND MOST PARTIES ALSO HAVE A SNACK OR A MEAL. WE TOOK HUNDREDS OF SENIOR CITIZENS ON A NATURE TRIP TO ENJOY WATER ACTIVITIES, PEACE & QUIET, BEAUTIFUL NATURE, AND SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 December 1987.

    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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