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Lss Housing 26th Street Inc

EIN 39-1990951 · West Allis, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACT COMPASSIONATELY. SERVE HUMBLY. LEAD COURAGEOUSLY.

Income
$70,718
Spending
$80,897
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$550,190, president

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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $71,442 spent. LSS HOUSING, 26TH STREET, INC (26TH STREET) IS A SERVICE CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PREMIER LOW-INCOME HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR OUR TENANTS. 26TH STREET OFFERS 8 UNITS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLYDISABLED PERSONS IN COOPERATION WITH THE US DEPT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT. 26TH STREET IS MANAGED BY LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WISCONSIN AND UPPER MICHIGAN WHOSE MISSION IS "ACT COMPASSIONATELY. SERVE HUMBLY. LEAD COURAGEOUSLY." SOME OF THE PROPERTY'S AMENITIES INCLUDE AN ON-SITE MANAGER, COMMUNITY ROOM, ON-SITELAUNDRY FACILITIES, WELL MAINTAINED LANDSCAPING WITH OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS, PETS ALLOWED, SECURE BUILDING, CABLE HOOKUP AND FURNISHED REFRIGERATORS AND RANGES.

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 July 2000.

    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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