Nonprofit · EIN 52-1759564
PUBLIC ALLIES INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,071,350 | $13,035,634 | -$1,964,284 | $6,827,878 | $1,301,062 | $5,526,816 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $14,899,552 | $12,787,064 | $2,112,488 | $9,281,915 | $1,790,815 | $7,491,100 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,449,264 | $13,411,009 | -$4,961,745 | $7,896,345 | $2,465,733 | $5,430,612 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,900,645
- of which government grants
- $8,581,558
- Program service revenue
- $1,023,689
- Investment income
- $110,933
- Other revenue
- $36,083
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,946,036
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,416,618
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,150,246
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,794,427
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,063
- Accounting fees
- $149,406
- Occupancy
- $199,285
- Travel
- $118,508
- Depreciation
- $352
- Program services (functional)
- $10,632,096
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,975,287
- Fundraising (functional)
- $428,251
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,281,915
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,827,878
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,301,062
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,526,816
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,515,041
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,011,775
- Gross receipts
- $11,071,350
- Employees
- 191
- Volunteers
- 5,540
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENISE TERRELL | CEO Key employee | 40 | $253,094 | $13,486 |
| LAUREN ELFANT | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $208,982 | $147 |
| NINA KOH | ACTING VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $168,339 | $4,292 |
| CHANDRA SMITH-BAKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA DORN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIA FLORANT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SHOCKLEY-SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIYA BHATIA | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH MASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAVONDA SISSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GRAUSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADREN WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WOODRUFF-WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MCALEAVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KANWAR SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA MORALES MONRREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA HOPKINS NEWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENISE TERRELL | CEO Key employee | 40 | $253,038 | $13,328 |
| ASHLEY LEE | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $204,909 | $1,454 |
| NINA KOH | ACTING VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $168,357 | $4,046 |
| SHARON SMITH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,707 | $700 |
| ERIN GUEST | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,060 | $7,357 |
| BETH BROWN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,220 | $5,194 |
| SEAN LUEDKE | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,152 | $9,262 |
| DAVID TJADEN | DIR OF NATIONAL SERVICE POLICY & SYSTEMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,644 | $1,764 |
| MARK PAYNE FROM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHICAGO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,859 | $3,586 |
| LAUREN ELFANT | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,927 | $87 |
| LA-TONIA JACKSON | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,755 | $6,661 |
| ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WISCONSIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,412 | $0 |
| KANWAR SINGH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ASHCRAFT | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BESENDORFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA DORN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAVONDA SISSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GRAUSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADREN WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WOODRUFF-WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIA FLORANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SHOCKLEY-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MCALEAVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIYA BHATIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDRA SMITH-BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MORALES MONRREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENISE TERRELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $265,000 |
| ASHLEY LEE | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,000 |
| LAUREN ELFANT | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,000 |
| NINA KOH | ACTING VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,000 |
| LAURA EMIR | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,000 |
| KANWAR SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT ASHCRAFT | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BESENDORFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANGELA DORN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SHAVONDA SISSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GRAUSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADREN WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA WOODRUFF-WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ARIA FLORANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SHOCKLEY-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARC MCALEAVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PRIYA BHATIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHANDRA SMITH-BAKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 270244, MILWAUKEE, WI 53227-7206
- In care of
- % PUBL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHANDA SMITH BAKER, 126 W MINERAL STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
- Signed the 990
- CHANDA SMITH BAKER, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (251) 610-0194
- Website
- WWW.PUBLICALLIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MITCHELL & TITUS LLP
Mission
PUBLIC ALLIES' MISSION IS TO CREATE A JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY AND THE DIVERSE LEADERSHIP TO SUSTAIN IT.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC ALLIES EMPLOYS THREE INTEGRATED STRATEGIES TO CHANGE THE FACE AND PRACTICE OF LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE COUNTRY: 1. OUR AMERICORPS PROGRAM IDENTIFIES TALENTED AND DIVERSE YOUNG ADULTS AND PREPARES THEM FOR LEADERSHIP THROUGH A TEN MONTH PROGRAM OF PAID FULL-TIME NONPROFIT APPRENTICESHIPS AND RIGOROUS LEADERSHIP TRAINING. 2. OUR ALUMNI PROGRAMS CONNECT AND ENGAGE THE GROWING PUBLIC ALLIES NETWORK OF OVER 5,000 DIVERSE LEADERS AND INVESTS IN THOSE POSITIONED TO MAKE THE GREATEST IMPACT.3. THROUGH FIELD LEADERSHIP AND CONSULTING WORK, WE HELP ORGANIZATIONS BETTER DEVELOP AND ENGAGE DIVERSE LEADERSHIP AND BETTER ENGAGE AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.Expenses $10,632,096 · grants $3,946,036 · revenue $11,071,350
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1759564
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,827,878
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,071,350
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $11,071,350 | $13,035,634 | $6,827,878 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $14,899,552 | $12,787,064 | $9,281,915 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $8,449,264 | $13,411,009 | $7,896,345 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $27,548,245 | $19,437,317 | $14,502,768 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 52-1759564).
Questions about PUBLIC ALLIES INC
- What is the EIN of PUBLIC ALLIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC ALLIES INC is 52-1759564.
- Is PUBLIC ALLIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to PUBLIC ALLIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUBLIC ALLIES 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 PUBLIC ALLIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PUBLIC ALLIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PUBLIC ALLIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CHANDA SMITH BAKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC ALLIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $253,094 (JENISE TERRELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does PUBLIC ALLIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,071,350, expenses of $13,035,634 and total assets of $6,827,878 at year end.
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