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Walnut Way Conservation Corp Charitable Org

EIN 39-2007850 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WALNUT WAY CONSERVATION CORP. IS A RESIDENT-LED NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION IN NORTH SIDE MILWAUKEE'S LINDSAY HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD THAT IS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINING AN ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND CREATING VENUES FOR PROSPERITY.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
44
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$96,951, executive dir.

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 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, 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. $516,669 spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTWEALTH, IN OUR VIEW, IS NOT JUST ABOUT INDIVIDUAL PROSPERITY, BUT ABOUT COLLECTIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WE SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES, ADMINISTER A NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND REHABILITATE RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURES INTO AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.THESE INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY WEALTH BY ENHANCING ECONOMIC MOBILITY, INCREASING ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND PROMOTING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
  2. $241,346 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WELLNESS IS A FOUNDATIONAL ASPECT OF OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORK. WE UNDERSTAND THAT A HEALTHY COMMUNITY IS AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY.WE FOSTER WELLNESS THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR WELLNESS COMMONS SPACE, SENIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM, AND ADVOCACY FOR FAIR ENERGY POLICIES. BY CREATING A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, WE EMPOWER RESIDENTS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
  3. $669,219 spent. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPWORK, IN OUR CONTEXT, GOES BEYOND JUST JOB CREATION; IT'S CLOSELY TIED TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE OUR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PILOTS, AND OUR GREEN JOBS INITIATIVE, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL WORK THAT ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.THIS APPROACH IS EMBODIED IN OUR BUSINESSES LIKE BLUE SKIES LANDSCAPING, WHERE WE GENERATE REVENUE WHILE ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY'S GREEN SPACES.
  4. $453,460 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE COALITION ON LEAD EMERGENCY EFFORTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES.

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 March 2001.

    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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