Nonprofit · EIN 39-1539301
GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,215,501 | $6,919,504 | $295,997 | $3,749,882 | $1,687,586 | $2,062,296 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,497,685 | $7,395,807 | -$898,122 | $3,720,666 | $1,954,367 | $1,766,299 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,814,197
- of which government grants
- $3,107,370
- Program service revenue
- $1,378,155
- Investment income
- $690
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,826
- Other revenue
- $22,459
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,593
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,755,553
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,356,633
- Professional fundraising fees
- $48,420
- Accounting fees
- $186,950
- Occupancy
- $188,572
- Travel
- $20,870
- Depreciation
- $124,919
- Program services (functional)
- $5,602,777
- Management and general (functional)
- $714,180
- Fundraising (functional)
- $602,547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,720,666
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,749,882
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,687,586
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,062,296
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,237,142
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,843,688
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $218,608
- Gross receipts
- $7,250,380
- Employees
- 81
- Volunteers
- 534
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Bauer | Current CEO Officer | 40 | $129,945 | $11,648 |
| JoAnn Lomax | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Kolb | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Steppe | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judeen Schulte | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Dunphy | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Millard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Ruch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Bennett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keeley Hayes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alisa Hayes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick DeSiato | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alfred Jefferson Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Keller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Williams | President/CEO - Former Officer | 40 | $99,906 | $8,856 |
| Stephen Bauer | Current CEO Officer | 40 | $49,178 | $0 |
| JoAnn Lomax | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Kolb | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Steppe | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Newell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judeen Schulte | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Dunphy | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Millard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Ruch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Bennett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keeley Hayes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Ihlenfeld | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Keller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alisa Hayes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1216 N 13TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205-2515
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Patrick Dunphy, 1216 N 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 532052515
- Signed the 990
- Patrick Dunphy, Chair
- Phone
- (414) 345-3240
- Return prepared by
- O'Leary & Anick
Mission
Guest House of Milwaukee provides a full continuum of services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing. Guest House serves more than 2,000 individuals annually through emergency shelter, housing, behavioral health, and supportive services. Continued on Schedule O.
Program accomplishments
- Housing Programs Guest House supports over 400 individuals and families annually through community-based housing programs. Services include rapid-rehousing, homeless prevention and permanent supportive housing. Participants receive case management and financial assistance as needed to secure and maintain long-term stable housing.Expenses $4,179,467 · revenue $1,359,914
- Shelter Operations Guest House provides emergency and transitional shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Programs include an emergency shelter for up to 52 men nightly, a safe haven for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, a veterans dorm, community cots for short-term stays, a seasonal Winter Warming Center, elder respite housing for men aged 60, and Marshas House for LGBTQIA individuals. Each shelter guest is paired with a case manager to support stabilization and connection to permanent housing.Expenses $1,132,267 · revenue $12,000
- Behavioral Health Supportive Services Guest House operates Wisconsins only state-certified outpatient mental health and substance use clinic located within a shelter, reducing barriers to treatment. Services include trama-informed counseling, individual and group therapy, recovery support, medication management, and programming for fathers.Expenses $291,043 · revenue $6,241
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1539301
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,835,667
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,778,874
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,215,501 | $6,919,504 | $3,749,882 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,497,685 | $7,395,807 | $3,720,666 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,298,483 | $7,573,622 | $4,285,483 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 39-1539301).
Questions about GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC
- What is the EIN of GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC is 39-1539301.
- Is GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE 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 GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE 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 GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Patrick Dunphy.
- Who are the officers and directors of GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,945 (Stephen Bauer, Current CEO).
- How much revenue does GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,215,501, expenses of $6,919,504 and total assets of $3,749,882 at year end.
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