Nonprofit · EIN 39-1946861
EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $358,430 | $335,060 | $23,370 | $213,359 | $0 | $213,359 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $403,453 | $335,701 | $67,752 | $189,989 | $0 | $189,989 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,050
- Program service revenue
- $348,676
- Investment income
- $8,704
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $73,261
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $82,604
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $846
- Program services (functional)
- $275,544
- Management and general (functional)
- $59,516
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $189,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $213,359
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $213,359
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,084
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $213,359
- Gross receipts
- $358,430
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Lobner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Summer Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Blum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Gohkman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joey Wisniewski | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tracey Wymelenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Laessig | Executive Director Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Michael Vitucci | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Katt | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Spencer Kronz | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gohkman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Blum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracey Wymelenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephane Townsend | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Summer Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Lobner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joey Wisniewski | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Laessig | Executive Director Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Dan Katt | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Vitucci | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Spencer Kronz | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 510197, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203-0042
- In care of
- % RYAN LAESSIG
- Signed the 990
- RYAN LAESSIG, Executive Director
- Phone
- (414) 379-4996
- Website
- www.theeastside.org
- Return prepared by
- LGA Tax Services LLC
Mission
Building a coalition to create Milwaukee most dynamic neighborhood.
Program accomplishments
- Completed a multi-year strategic planning process for the BID and have developed a new impact strategy. Hired a new Executive Director for the BID who has strong experience and passion for non-profit work. The Leadership transitioned after a three year tenure. Contracts were initiated to clean sidewalks and graffiti removal. Obtained services of a company that plants flowers and maintains street planters. Providers decorate the core of the district with Holdiday lighting during the Holiday season. Continued management of Black Cat Alley, which included maintaining the current murals, improving pedestrian safety, improving signage security and developing and launching new programing uses for the Alley. BID businessses were promoted through the East Side BID website. Board Committees introduced for Economic Development, Area Management, Marketing, Events, Black Alley Cat, and provided staff support for the East Side Architectural Board.Expenses $275,544
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
- 39-1946861
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $213,359
- Income (IRS master file)
- $358,430
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $358,430 | $335,060 | $213,359 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $403,453 | $335,701 | $189,989 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $304,217 | $252,448 | $122,536 | 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 39-1946861).
Questions about EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- What is the EIN of EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT is 39-1946861.
- Is EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 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 EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 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 EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EAST SIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $358,430, expenses of $335,060 and total assets of $213,359 at year end.
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