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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Inc

EIN 39-2005163 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, ESPECIALLY IN THE TEN ARCHDIOCESAN COUNTIES OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. IT FULFILLS THOSE OBJECTIVES BY ATTRACTING CHARITABLE FUNDS, USING THOSE RESOURCES WISELY AND EFFICIENTLY IN ADDRESSING KEY CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENTIONS OF ITS DONORS TO AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE AND GROWTH IN PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 53%
Employees
5
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$244,574, emeritus director/president

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 51% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.5 million spent. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $2,357,166 TO 132 ORGANIZATIONS/PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOCUSING ON FOUR GRANT PRIORITIES: 1) PROVIDING EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FORMATION IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. 2) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - PARISHES, SCHOOLS AND AGENCIES MUST HAVE LEADERS WHO ARE ABLE TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN CREATING A SHARED VISION FOR THE FUTURE WHILE DEVELOPING SOUND STRATEGIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES TO ACHEIVE THE VISION. 3) COMMUNITY BUILDING - THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, PARISHES, AND THOSE SUFFERING FROM POVERTY, DISCRIMINATION, AND VIOLENCE. 4) HEALTH CARE - THROUGH A FUND ESTABLISHED BY THE ST. ANTHONY FOUNDATION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ENGAGED IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION BEING GIVEN TO THE CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE CITY THAT WERE FORMERLY SERVED BY ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO ALL GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS.

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

  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 June 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 March 2002.

    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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