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Fellowship Open Inc

EIN 75-3070195 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FELLOWSHIP OPEN'S PRINCIPAL MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE A MEANINGFUL AND DEMONSTRABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE MILWAUKEE-AREA LOW INCOME YOUTH.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE FELLOWSHIP OPEN ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO PURSUE AND REALIZE THEIR DREAMS, AND PARTICULARLY TO CONSIDER CAREERS IN BUSINESS. THE ACTIVITIES THAT THE FELLOWSHIP OPEN SUPPORTS AFFECT ALL ASPECTS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, JOB SKILLS AND JOB READINESS. EMPHASIS ON TECHNOLOGY IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE MISSION OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPEN. ONE OF THE MANY WAYS IN WHICH THE OPEN LEADS YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO THE DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY IS THROUGH A SERIES OF MENTORING PROGRAMS. FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE ADULTS PARTICPATE IN THE GOLF OUTING, YOUNG PEOPLE AND BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITIES FOR THEIR BRIGHT AND EXCITING FUTURES, INSPIRING THOSE YOUNGSTERS WITH LIVING EXAMPLES AND REALISTIC HOPES OF WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE AND PROVIDE INSIGHT REGARDING JOB INTERVIEWING, JOB TRAINING AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO OPERATE IN A WORK ENVIRONMENT. FELLOWSHIP OPEN SERVICES AS FIDUCIARY AGENT FOR THE MKE FELLOWS.

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 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 July 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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