Nonprofit · EIN 81-0549816
COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,976,685 | $1,649,036 | $327,649 | $2,463,803 | $753,139 | $1,710,664 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,833,718 | $1,558,687 | $275,031 | $2,219,829 | $836,814 | $1,383,015 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,603,765 | $1,430,769 | $1,172,996 | $2,330,842 | $45,386 | $2,285,456 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,705,719
- Program service revenue
- $419
- Investment income
- $16,070
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,404
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $260,881
- Other revenue
- $254,477
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,142
- Other salaries and wages
- $745,647
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $938,894
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $60,000
- Occupancy
- $286,191
- Depreciation
- $40,573
- Program services (functional)
- $1,339,178
- Management and general (functional)
- $226,210
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83,648
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,219,829
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,463,803
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $753,139
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,710,664
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $360,993
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,661,164
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $49,500
- Gross receipts
- $3,408,991
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIE JEWELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $107,310 |
| BARRY KELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB WULF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE FISCO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KENT LOEHRKE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KURT OWENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LT AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KRUEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MALLOF | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIE JEWELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $70,205 |
| JOSE HERNANDEZ | FORMER CEO Officer | 40 | $66,999 |
| KENT LOEHRKE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MALLOF | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE FISCO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB WULF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT OWENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL MEITLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY KELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KRUEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LT AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHUNTA BOSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE HERNANDEZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $118,500 |
| KENT LOEHRKE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MALLOF | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE FISCO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB WULF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT OWENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL MEITLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY KELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KRUEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LT AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHUNTA BOSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 521 S 9TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-1360
- In care of
- % CLIFTON GUNDERSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CLASSIE JEWELL, 521 S 9TH STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
- Signed the 990
- CLASSIE JEWELL, CEO
- Phone
- (414) 383-7792
- Return prepared by
- RITZ HOLMAN LLP
Mission
COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE IS A FAITH-BASED NONPROFIT THAT IS A PROVIDER OF EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SKILLS TO BACKGROUND CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN MILWAUKEE THROUGH OPERATION OF BUILDING AND SUPPLIES STORES. BY SHOPPING WITH THE ORGANIZATION, CUSTOMERS ARE HELPING TO MOVE MILWAUKEE FORWARD AND HELP OTHERS SEEK LIFE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE DIGNITY OF WORK BASED ON BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A PRISONER REENTRY PROGRAM CALLED PARTNERS IN HOPE, WHICH IS A VOLUNTARY, COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN VOLUNTEERS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, FAITH AND BUSINESS TO BUILD MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTICIPANTS THAT WILL INSTILL POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS AND VALUES FOR SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT TO BE ACHIEVED.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE (CW) OPERATES TWO RETAIL STORES TO MAKE BUILDING MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT A FRACTION OF THE RETAIL PRICE IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE WASTE, ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RESTORE THE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP THAT COMES WITH BEAUTIFYING AND IMPROVING HOMES AND BUSINESSES. JOB TRAINING AND REVENUE NEEDED FOR OTHER PROGRAMS ARE A SUSTAINABLE SIDE EFFECT. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE GOODS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ARE PROVIDED BY GENEROUS DONORS OF MATERIALS.Expenses $994,148 · revenue $261,300
- STORE SALES AND DONATIONS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE PARTNERS IN HOPE (PIH) PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS A ROBUST PRISONER REINTEGRATION INITIATIVE THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY. CW FUNCTIONALLY PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, JOB TRAINING, AND FUNDRAISING FOR THE PIH PROGRAM.Expenses $345,030
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0549816
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,463,803
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,408,991
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,976,685 | $1,649,036 | $2,463,803 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,833,718 | $1,558,687 | $2,219,829 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,603,765 | $1,430,769 | $2,330,842 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,321,018 | $1,650,595 | $1,218,491 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 81-0549816).
Questions about COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC is 81-0549816.
- Is COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE 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 WAREHOUSE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CLASSIE JEWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,310 (CLASSIE JEWELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,976,685, expenses of $1,649,036 and total assets of $2,463,803 at year end.
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