Nonprofit · EIN 39-1203539
JOURNEY HOUSE INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,348,162 | $2,551,625 | -$203,463 | $10,457,751 | $1,149,076 | $9,308,675 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,430,020 | $2,575,469 | -$145,449 | $10,552,171 | $1,040,033 | $9,512,138 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,232,323
- of which government grants
- $284,851
- Program service revenue
- $67,118
- Investment income
- $66,295
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$951
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,574
- Other revenue
- -$17,574
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,230
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $294,631
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,469,464
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,254
- Occupancy
- $43,400
- Travel
- $17,500
- Depreciation
- $478,104
- Program services (functional)
- $1,906,905
- Management and general (functional)
- $522,670
- Fundraising (functional)
- $122,050
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,552,171
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,457,751
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,149,076
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,308,675
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,234,867
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,619,366
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $689,309
- Gross receipts
- $2,483,186
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 252
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE BRIA | CEO Officer | 40 | $163,174 | $11,823 |
| CHARLES BROWN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,170 | $775 |
| CHANTAWN JACKSON | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $105,930 | $13,705 |
| DR ANGY K SINGH PHD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BENZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH SIERRA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE MANZANET | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ERNST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY ARNDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER CALVELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE FLATLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH JELENCIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KLEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA OLDENBURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAN SHANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE STURM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEREMY THEIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE BRIA | CEO Officer | 40 | $156,838 | $11,041 |
| CHARLES BROWN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,642 | $713 |
| CHANTAWN JACKSON | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $101,828 | $14,841 |
| DR ANGY K SINGH PHD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BENZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH SIERRA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE MANZANET | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ERNST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY ARNDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS BRZEZINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER CALVELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE FLATLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH JELENCIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KLEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA OLDENBURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SHANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE STURM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2110 W SCOTT ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-2077
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELE BRIA, 2110 WEST SCOTT STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 532042077
- Signed the 990
- MICHELE BRIA, CEO
- Phone
- (414) 647-0548
- Website
- WWW.JOURNEYHOUSE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCRIBNER COHEN AND COMPANY SC
Mission
JOURNEY HOUSE EMPOWERS FAMILIES ON MILWAUKEE'S NEAR SOUTHSIDE TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY BY OFFERING ADULT EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT IN STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS) TO HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE GRADE-LEVEL SKILLS AND ENCOURAGE FURTHER EDUCATION. WE ALSO OFFER GENDER-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS, ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENRICH PARTICIPANTS BOTH EMOTIONALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WE EMPOWER LOW-INCOME YOUTH TO ENHANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. ADDITIONALLY, WE OPERATE ORGANIZED ATHLETIC LEAGUES THAT INTEGRATE EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS THE JOURNEY HOUSE PACKERS FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND THE JOURNEY HOUSE FELIX MANTILLA LITTLE LEAGUE. WE ALSO HAVE BASKETBALL AND SOCCER TEAMS THAT COMPETE IN CITYWIDE LEAGUES.Expenses $946,491 · grants $3,230 · revenue $43,950
- ADULT EDUCATION: THE JOURNEY HOUSE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MILWAUKEE'S NEAR SOUTHSIDE BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, ADULT BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, GED PREPARATION, DIGITAL LITERACY, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS SECURE AND MAINTAIN FAMILY-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE IN-PERSON, HYBRID, AND ONLINE INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, CITIZENSHIP, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, AND GED PREPARATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND CREATE TAILORED PERSONAL EDUCATION PLANS TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH PARTICIPANT.Expenses $280,540 · revenue $3,110
- CAPACITY BUILDING: CAPACITY BUILDING HELPS SUSTAIN HIGH-QUALITY GENERAL OPERATIONS BY PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT, ENSURING THAT JOURNEY HOUSE PROGRAMS CAN OPERATE FULLY, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND THRIVE WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS.Expenses $237,544
- WORKFORCE READINESS: OUR THRIVE CAREER PATHWAY AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER ASSISTS LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN FINDING FULFILLING EMPLOYMENT AND OFFERS FINANCIAL COACHING. OUR THRIVE INTERNSHIP CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM, WHICH IS AN INTENSIVE INITIATIVE FEATURING MULTI-WEEK TRAINING COURSES AIMED AT PREPARING LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND ADULTS FOR THE WORKFORCE. THIS INCLUDES CAREER PATHWAY TRAINING, SKY BREATH MEDITATION, AND INTERNSHIPS IN VARIOUS FIELDS SUCH AS HEALTHCARE, CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, HOSPITALITY, AND SPORTS TURF AND LANDSCAPING.AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: JOURNEY HOUSE COLLABORATES WITH LONGFELLOW SCHOOL IN THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A SECURE, STRUCTURED, AND SUPERVISED AFTER-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO ENHANCE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, OFFER ALTERNATIVES TO BEING HOME ALONE, PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FROM NEGATIVE INFLUENCES, AND DELIVER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES THAT HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND ATHLETICS.FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ENGAGING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES, INCLUDING LARGE-SCALE AUTUMN AND WINTER CELEBRATIONS SUCH AS THE HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, THANKSGIVING DINNER, AND WINTER WONDERLAND.CAMPUS HOUSING: OUR CAMPUS HOUSING INITIATIVE AIMS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR MOTIVATED YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS AND AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. COMMUNITY GARDEN: OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN FOSTERS A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY BY CREATING GARDENS AND ORGANIZING WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. ONE OF OUR NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IS THE TRANSFORMATION OF A VACANT LOT INTO A VIBRANT COMMUNITY GARDEN, COMPLETE WITH A WATER GAZEBO. THIS GAZEBO COLLECTS RAINWATER AND SERVES AS A PEACEFUL GATHERING SPACE FOR NEIGHBORS TO CONNECT AND GROW FOOD TOGETHER.Expenses $442,330 · revenue $20,058
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1203539
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P280)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,457,751
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,483,186
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,348,162 | $2,551,625 | $10,457,751 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,430,020 | $2,575,469 | $10,552,171 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,150,814 | $2,301,389 | $10,909,472 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1203539).
Questions about JOURNEY HOUSE INC
- What is the EIN of JOURNEY HOUSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOURNEY HOUSE INC is 39-1203539.
- Is JOURNEY HOUSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to JOURNEY HOUSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOURNEY HOUSE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JOURNEY HOUSE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JOURNEY HOUSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of JOURNEY HOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHELE BRIA.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOURNEY HOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,174 (MICHELE BRIA, CEO).
- How much revenue does JOURNEY HOUSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,348,162, expenses of $2,551,625 and total assets of $10,457,751 at year end.
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