Nonprofit · EIN 39-2017873
CITY ON A HILL INC
Also known as ARTURO SERNA JR
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,698,877 | $2,778,522 | -$1,079,645 | $3,597,993 | $2,699,664 | $898,329 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,480,008 | $3,171,593 | $1,308,415 | $4,227,887 | $2,213,526 | $2,014,361 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,520,559 | $2,444,683 | $75,876 | $2,350,175 | $1,755,597 | $594,578 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,522,458
- of which government grants
- $407,163
- Program service revenue
- $155,939
- Investment income
- $411
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,500
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $293
- Other revenue
- $20,069
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $31,275
- Other salaries and wages
- $925,495
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,155,777
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,284
- Accounting fees
- $119,318
- Occupancy
- $251,347
- Travel
- $5,305
- Depreciation
- $218,325
- Program services (functional)
- $1,271,136
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,258,155
- Fundraising (functional)
- $249,231
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,227,887
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,597,993
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,699,664
- Net assets, end of year
- $898,329
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,390,483
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $766,043
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $132,286
- Gross receipts
- $1,698,877
- Employees
- 41
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $31,275 |
| MITCH LUECK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN TONARELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYKA BRADHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY FISCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BARKSDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PRESTON TIPPEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTURO SERNA JR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $112,237 |
| WALTER HARVEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,375 |
| KEITH STANLEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT YOUNG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT O'KEEFE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA BRADHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCHELL LUECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASMIN TRESKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY FISCHER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTURO SERNA JR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $72,492 | $37,730 |
| WALTER HARVEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH STANLEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT YOUNG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT O'KEEFE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLA BRADHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL LUECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMIN TRESKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY FISCHER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2224 W KILBOURN AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233-1614
- In care of
- % MITCH LUECK
- Signed the 990
- MITCH LUECK, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (414) 931-6670
- Website
- WWW.CITYONAHILLMKE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JDP CONSULTING LTD
Mission
City On A Hills mission is two fold:1)to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood by alleviating the symptons of poverty in collaboration with other organizations 2) to help central city youth break the cycle of generational poverty.
Program accomplishments
- Children, youth and family programs: City On A Hill provides holistic support to low-income families, children and youth, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty. We engage hundres of youth annually in growth-focused activities like after school programs, summer initiatives and experiential learning opportunities. We also offer family services including home visits, emergency assistance, caregive support groups and community-building events, all designed to foster strong families and vibrant communities.Expenses $902,507 · revenue $85,766
- Healthcare services: City On A Hill delivers life-changing healthcare services to over 1,000 economically disadvantaged individuals annually, including those experiencing homelessness, the elderly and people with disabilities. Our comprehensive care includes health screenings, physician consultations, medication provision, teleheath access, vision care, rehabilitative services, diabetes prevention and cancer screenings. Our specialized initiative for those in shelters and transitional housing emphasizes health education and system navigation, ensureing that all can access dignified, no-cost primary care.Expenses $368,629 · revenue $70,173
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 | 990 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
- 39-2017873
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,597,993
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,698,877
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,698,877 | $2,778,522 | $3,597,993 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,480,008 | $3,171,593 | $4,227,887 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,520,559 | $2,444,683 | $2,350,175 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,876,039 | $2,349,627 | $2,031,740 | 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 39-2017873).
Questions about CITY ON A HILL INC
- What is the EIN of CITY ON A HILL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY ON A HILL INC is 39-2017873.
- Is CITY ON A HILL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to CITY ON A HILL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITY ON A HILL 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 CITY ON A HILL 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 CITY ON A HILL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITY ON A HILL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,275 (MIKE WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CITY ON A HILL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,698,877, expenses of $2,778,522 and total assets of $3,597,993 at year end.
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