Nonprofit · EIN 83-2154946
MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,508,793 | $1,431,359 | $77,434 | $1,632,525 | $109,370 | $1,523,155 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,955,156 | $1,102,662 | $852,494 | $1,569,850 | $124,129 | $1,445,721 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,438,501
- of which government grants
- $443,006
- Program service revenue
- $70,292
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $26,535
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $325,855
- Other salaries and wages
- $518,126
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $970,868
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $120,426
- Occupancy
- $31,982
- Travel
- $48,760
- Program services (functional)
- $1,099,852
- Management and general (functional)
- $234,850
- Fundraising (functional)
- $96,657
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,569,850
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,632,525
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $109,370
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,523,155
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $558,571
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $964,584
- Gross receipts
- $1,508,793
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA COLEY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $148,522 | $19,524 |
| KIRSTEN SHEAD | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $148,522 | $9,286 |
| DENIENE POWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MILLS-WEMM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIN MAHAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DINORAH MARQUEZ ABADIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J PETER ORDWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NARYAN LEAZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRSTEN SHEAD | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,000 | $18,310 |
| BRENDA COLEY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,000 | $8,708 |
| DINORAH MARQUEZ ABADIANO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE O'CONNOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENIENE POWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MILLS-WEMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J PETER ORDWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NARYAN LEAZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIN MAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1836 W FOND DU LAC AVE STE 100, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205-1124
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIRSTEN SHEAD, 1836 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205
- Signed the 990
- KIRSTEN SHEAD, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (414) 763-6199
- Return prepared by
- RITZ HOLMAN LLP
Mission
MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS IS HELPING CATALYZE MILWAUKEE AS A TRUE MODEL WATER CITY-A PLACE WHERE WE ALL HAVE A STAKE IN THE HEALTH OF OUR WATERS AND ALL SHARE IN THEIR STEWARDSHIP AND BENEFITS. WE ARE ADVANCING OUR COMMUNITY ENVISIONED WATER CITY AGENDA THROUGH THE ORGANIZING FRAMEWORKS OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, COLLECTIVE IMPACT, THE COMMONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS MARKED THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF TWO OF OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS: WE ARE WATER, OUR ANNUAL EVENT CELEBRATING MILWAUKEE'S SHARED WATERS, AND WATER SCHOOL, OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP WATER LEADERS. WATER SCHOOL EXPANDED TO TWO SESSIONS THIS YEAR, WELCOMING ITS FIRST GROUP OF WINTER PARTICIPANTS. NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR, THE BEACH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DEEPENED ITS COMMUNITY IMPACT WITH EXPANDED FOCUS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND WATER SAFETY ON LAKE MICHIGAN'S SHORE. FIVE AMBASSADORS WENT BEYOND THEIR BEACHFRONT DUTIES, LEADING WATER SAFETY WORKSHOPS WITH PURPOSEFUL PLAY, NEARBY NATURE MILWAUKEE, AND ALL HANDS BOATWORKS. OUR FIRST COHORT OF ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE UNVEILED FIVE POWERFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PIECES, UNIQUE WORKS CREATED BY LOCAL ARTISTS WHO BECAME INFORMED WATER LEADERS THROUGH THE RESIDENCY. THEIR ART AMPLIFIES OUR CITY'S CONNECTION TO WATER AND STRENGTHENS MILWAUKEE'S SHARED WATER CULTURE. THROUGH BRANCH OUT MILWAUKEE, WE CELEBRATED THE PLANTING OF 174 TREES IN THE SHERMAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, THE MAINTENANCE OF 43 TREES, AND THE REMOVAL OF 22 HAZARDOUS TREES, GROWING MILWAUKEE'S TREE CANOPY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SHERMAN PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. THIS YEAR ALSO BROUGHT IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN POLICY AND COLLABORATION. WE WELCOMED AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISOR FOR THE MILWAUKEE ESTUARY AREA OF CONCERN (AOC), THE FIRST ROLE OF ITS KIND FOR AN AOC IN THE NATION, INTEGRATING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INTO DECISION-MAKING AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESSES. AND WE FACILITATED A LEARNING EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE MILWAUKEE AND PITTSBURGH WATER EQUITY TASK FORCES, SHARING STRATEGIES ON EQUITABLE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILDING AUTHENTIC PARTNERSHIPS.Expenses $1,099,852 · grants $26,535 · revenue $70,292
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
- 83-2154946
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,632,525
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,508,793
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,508,793 | $1,431,359 | $1,632,525 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,955,156 | $1,102,662 | $1,569,850 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $873,964 | $706,590 | $730,738 | 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 83-2154946).
Questions about MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC
- What is the EIN of MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC is 83-2154946.
- Is MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS 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 MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC 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 MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS 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 MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KIRSTEN SHEAD.
- Who are the officers and directors of MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,522 (BRENDA COLEY, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,508,793, expenses of $1,431,359 and total assets of $1,632,525 at year end.
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