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Milwaukee Diaper Mission Inc

EIN 85-2354816 · Cudahy, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MILWAUKEE DIAPER MISSION, INC. (MDM) PROVIDES A RELIABLE SOURCE OF FREE DIAPERS, WIPES AND PERIOD SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES IN MILWAUKEE EACH MONTH. UTILIZING A BANK DISTRIBUTION MODEL, MDM PROVIDES FREE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS WHO THEN DISTRIBUTE THEM TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THESE PARTNER AGENCIES ARE FOOD PANTRIES, HOME VISITING AGENCIES, BIRTHWORKERS, MEDICAL CLINICS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES. MDM OFFERS BOTH DISPOSABLE AND REUSABLE HYGIENE ITEMS TO FAMILIES, PRIORITIZING THE DIGNITY OF CHOICE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$804,768
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
3
Volunteers
1,271
Highest pay
$84,025, executive director

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $444,529 spent. MDM OFFERS DISPOSABLE DIAPERS AND BABY WIPES TO PARTNER AGENCIES ON A MONTHLY BASIS. IN 2024, MDM DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 1,009,581 DISPOSABLE DIAPERS AND 23,544 PACKS OF BABY WIPES, SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 3,365 CHILDREN PER MONTH. IN 2024, MDM REACHED A PROGRAM MILESTONE DISTRIBUTING MORE THAN 2 MILLION DISPOSABLE DIAPERS SINCE INCEPTION.
  2. $124,254 spent. MDM OFFERS DISPOSABLE PAD AND TAMPON KITS TO PARTNER AGENCIES ON A MONTHLY BASIS. IN 2024, MDM DISTRIBUTED 469,200 DISPOSABLE PERIOD PRODUCTS, SERVING 1,564 MENSTRUATORS EACH MONTH.
  3. $16,403 spent. MDM BELIEVES THAT REUSABLE HYGIENE PRODUCTS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND ACHIEVABLE FOR EVERYONE. IN 2024 MDM HOSTED 6 SIX FREE CLOTH DIAPER CLASSES AND DISTRIBUTED 825 CLOTH DIAPERS, PROVIDING 33 FAMILIES WITH CLOTH DIAPER KITS INCLUDING SUPPLIES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ONGOING SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, MDM PROVIDED 494 CLOTH PADS, 114 MENSTRUAL CUPS, AND 628 PAIRS OF PERIOD UNDERWEAR TO MENSTRUATORS IN MILWAUKEE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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