Nonprofit · EIN 39-1249426
COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,195,715 | $16,232,604 | -$36,889 | $12,589,416 | $4,546,924 | $8,042,492 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $28,237,266 | $27,527,586 | $709,680 | $14,484,256 | $6,417,233 | $8,067,023 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,826,439
- of which government grants
- $14,026,006
- Program service revenue
- $265,009
- Investment income
- $29,019
- Net rental income
- -$35
- Other revenue
- $75,248
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,892,443
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $502,681
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,029,727
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,721,498
- Professional fundraising fees
- $91,433
- Legal fees
- $11,626
- Accounting fees
- $42,550
- Occupancy
- $582,829
- Travel
- $89,635
- Depreciation
- $192,868
- Program services (functional)
- $14,831,882
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,186,033
- Fundraising (functional)
- $214,689
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,484,256
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,589,416
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,546,924
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,042,492
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,537,671
- Publicly traded securities
- $56,720
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,960,546
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,081,946
- Gross receipts
- $16,518,415
- Employees
- 194
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1976
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA MALLMANN-ELLIOTT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 42 | $190,004 | $19,004 |
| MAUDWELLA KIRKENDOLL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 42 | $167,616 | $9,534 |
| WILLIAM KOCH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 42 | $145,062 | $661 |
| JENNIFER PATRICK | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,696 | $16,203 |
| BRYAN HOUSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON JORDAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA SAMSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA DOTSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE ANGRESANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE DELEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE GABRIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY INGRAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LIEDTKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE VENNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JODI WIRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA MALLMANN-ELLIOTT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 42 | $185,346 | $16,366 |
| MAUDWELLA KIRKENDOLL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 42 | $163,459 | $9,785 |
| WILLIAM KOCH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 42 | $140,422 | $661 |
| JODI WIRE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN HOUSE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON JORDAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA SAMSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE ANGRESANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE DELEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA DOTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE GABRIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY INGRAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LIEDTKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PAVLIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA URRUTIA-COMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE VENNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 728 N JAMES LOVELL ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233-2408
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDREA MALLMANN-ELLIOTT, 728 NORTH JAMES LOVELL STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
- Signed the 990
- SANDRA SAMSE, BOARD TREASURER
- Phone
- (414) 270-2970
- Website
- WWW.COMMUNITYADVOCATES.COM
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, INC. IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS SO THEY MAY LIVE IN DIGNITY.
Program accomplishments
- FOUNDED IN 2008, THE PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE ADDRESSES THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES.PPI'S WORK EMPHASIZES EXPANDING ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING, PREVENTING TOBACCO AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE, AND PROMOTING MENTAL WELL-BEING AMONG MILWAUKEE'S YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. IN 2024: PPI'S CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMMING EXPANDED WITH THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF MILWAUKEE INTERVENTION SERVICES AND THE STRONGER FAMILIES MILWAUKEE PILOT PROGRAM. STAFF PROVIDED STRENGTH-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, AND GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS TO 46 FAMILIES AT RISK OF FORMAL CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT. PPI'S BRIGHTER FUTURES INITIATIVE MILWAUKEE AND STAY STRONG MKE PROVIDED LIFE-SKILLS BUILDING PROGRAMS TO 1,843 YOUTH TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE MISUSE.Expenses $3,699,572 · grants $1,260,987 · revenue $9,361
- COMMUNITY ADVOCATES' BASIC NEEDS AND COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LOW-INCOME OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. IN 2024: 12,417 INDIVIDUALS SOUGHT RESOURCES, ASSESSMENTS, AND SUPPORT FOR BASIC NEEDS DURING DAILY WALK-IN HOURS AT OUR LOVELL STREET BUILDING. 5,917 LANDLORDS AND TENANTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE RESOLVING RENTAL HOUSING ISSUES THROUGH OUR HOUSING DEPARTMENT. 6,659 RESIDENTS AT RISK OF EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS ACCESSED SERVICES THROUGH THE MILWAUKEE RENTAL HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER. 97 FAMILIES WERE SUPPORTED WITH ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND FLEXIBLE HOUSING-RELATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM. 374 ADULTS AND 923 CHILDREN RECEIVED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH THE SIEMER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO INCREASE HOUSING, SCHOOL, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.Expenses $3,419,815 · grants $3,116,352
- COMMUNITY ADVOCATES' UTILITIES PROGRAMS HELP LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AVOID DISCONNECTION AND MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL UTILITY SERVICES. IN 2024: 26,186 ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WERE PROCESSED, HELPING FAMILIES SECURE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT PLANS.Expenses $1,704,622
- THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES APPLYING FOR SSI/SSDI AND OFFER PROTECTIVE PAYEE SERVICES TO THOSE NEEDING HELP MANAGING THEIR FINANCES. IN 2024: 85 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PROTECTIVE PAYEE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.HOP DELIVERS PERSON-CENTERED, HOUSING-FOCUSED OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND OTHER DISABILITIES WHO ARE LIVING UNSHELTERED. ADVOCATES ASSESS CLIENTS AND HELP STABILIZE THEIR HEALTH AND HOUSING SITUATIONS. IN 2024: HOP SERVED 21 INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON THE STREETS OR IN PLACES NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN HABITATION.THE FSC OFFERS SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FIND AND SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN 2024: 70 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES RECEIVED SHELTER AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE FSC.AUTUMN WEST IS A LOW-BARRIER HOUSING REFUGE FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND SEVERE, PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. THIS ALTERNATIVE TO EMERGENCY SHELTER EMBRACES HOUSING FIRST AND HARM REDUCTION PRINCIPLES, OFFERING SHORT-TERM HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. IN 2024: 35 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. 74% WERE SAFELY AND STABLY HOUSED AT AUTUMN WEST OR TRANSITIONED TO PERMANENT HOUSING.THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO 101 MILWAUKEE RESIDENTS IDENTIFIED AS CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND LIVING WITH A DISABILITY. SERVICES USE BEST PRACTICES INCLUDING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, AND HARM REDUCTION TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY.Expenses $6,007,873 · grants $1,515,104 · revenue $330,861
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
- 39-1249426
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,589,416
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,518,415
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $16,195,715 | $16,232,604 | $12,589,416 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $28,237,266 | $27,527,586 | $14,484,256 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $46,085,952 | $45,554,827 | $15,374,838 | 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 39-1249426).
Questions about COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC is 39-1249426.
- Is COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ADVOCATES 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 COMMUNITY ADVOCATES 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 COMMUNITY ADVOCATES 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 COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANDREA MALLMANN-ELLIOTT.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,004 (ANDREA MALLMANN-ELLIOTT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $16,195,715, expenses of $16,232,604 and total assets of $12,589,416 at year end.
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