Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Team Up With Families Inc

EIN 39-1835276 · Waukesha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR VOLUNTEER DRIVEN ORGANIZATION PROVIDES UNIQUE FAMILY CENTERED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PHYSICALLY INCLUSIVE AND FUN. OUR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING LIBRARY (KATY'S KLOSET) ACCEPTS AND DISTRIBUTES DONATED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO ADULTS & CHILDREN AT LOW OR NO COST.

Income
$361,160
Spending
$304,687
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
3
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$71,864, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $228,728 spent. OUR LARGEST PROGRAM, KATY'S KLOSET MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING LIBRARY, IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. WE FOCUS ON SERVING THOSE FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE THE CARE AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO LIVE HEALTHIER, MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES.THE MISSION OF KATY'S KLOSET IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN HEALTHCARE ACCESS BY OFFERING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES AT NO CHARGE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM OR WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THEM. THROUGH THIS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AND IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH COMPASSION, DIGNITY, AND RESPECT.OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, HOSPITAL BEDS, SHOWER CHAIRS, COMMODES, AND ITEMS RELATED TO WOUND CARE, INCONTINENCE, TUBE FEEDING, NUTRITION, RESPIRATORY CARE, AND OSTOMY NEEDS. EACH ITEM IS CAREFULLY INSPECTED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZED BEFORE BEING LENT OUT, ENSURING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SAFETY AND HYGIENE.WHAT BEGAN AS A SMALL INITIATIVE HAS GROWN INTO KATY'S KLOSET, THE LARGEST MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING LIBRARY IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN. IN 2025 ALONE, WE PROVIDED OVER 15,000 PIECES OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO NEARLY 5,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MANY INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO US AS A LAST RESORT BY THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHEN THEY CANNOT SECURE THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT ELSEWHERE.ALL THE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WE LEND ARE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY CARING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHEN THEY NO LONGER NEED THEM, ENSURING THAT THOUSANDS OF VALUABLE ITEMS FIND THEIR WAY TO THOSE IN NEED, RATHER THAN ENDING UP IN LANDFILLS.
  2. $18,460 spent. OUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF ENGAGING AND SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES. EACH SUMMER, WE HOST A FOUR-DAY CAMP SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ORGANIZE AN ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY POOL PARTY AT HOYT PARK POOL, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILIES CAN CONNECT, RELAX, AND ENJOY A DAY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.OUR FOUR-DAY SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES AND THEIR SIBLINGS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES AND INTERESTS. VOLUNTEER "BUDDIES," WHO ARE PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS FROM CARROLL UNIVERSITY, ASSIST CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL NEEDS TO FULLY ENJOY THE CAMP EXPERIENCE. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS, AND CREATE LASTING MEMORIES IN A SUPPORTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING SETTING.THE YEARLY POOL PARTY AT HOYT PARK POOL IS A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR A PRIVATE, RELAXING EVENING OF FUN AND CAMARADERIE. THIS EVENT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE, ENSURING EVERYONE CAN TAKE PART IN THE ENJOYMENT.OUR PRIVATE POOL PARTY IS MORE THAN JUST AN EVENING AT THE POOL; IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO CONNECT, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND BUILD A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. WE RECOGNIZE THE CHALLENGES FACED BY FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THIS EVENT PROVIDES A JOYFUL, STRESS-FREE EXPERIENCE WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS FEEL VALUED AND INCLUDED.THROUGH OUR SUMMER CAMP AND PRIVATE POOL PARTY, WE STRIVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT WITH COMPASSION, DEDICATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WE CAN HELP CREATE A BRIGHTER AND MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR ALL.
  3. $13,701 spent. IN ADDITION TO OUR MEDICAL LENDING LIBRARY, WE SUPPORT OVERSEAS MEDICAL MISSIONS BY PROVIDING SURPLUS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, CRUTCHES, HOSPITAL BEDS, AND ITEMS FOR WOUND CARE, INCONTINENCE, ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORT, AND MORE. BY DONATING THESE ESSENTIAL ITEMS, WE HELP ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO DELIVER QUALITY CARE. ALLEVIATING THE BURDEN OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES EMPOWERS MISSIONS TO BETTER SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES, ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS IN NEED RECEIVE THE VITAL AID AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE AIM TO PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY AND FOSTER GLOBAL SOLIDARITY AND COMPASSION.

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 June 1996.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.