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Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc

Operation of childcare centers based on the waldorf teaching method. Nurturing children, families, caregivers and communities. Lifeways welcomes children and families of any race, religion,

Human Services Milwaukee, WI EIN 391932359 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Operation of childcare centers based on the waldorf teaching method. Nurturing children, families, caregivers and communities. Lifeways welcomes children and families of any race, religion,

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P33
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.4% of total expenses ($52,621 of $366,576).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 391932359. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $377K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc has $377K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $377K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Operation of childcare centers based on the waldorf teaching method. Nurturing children, families, caregivers and communities. Lifeways welcomes children and families of any race, religion, Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $377K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391932359, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
Jaimmie Stugard
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy F••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Ben C••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Catherine P•••••
PRESIDENT
CO
Corrine B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EM
Emily B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jaimmie S••••••
SECRETARY/TREASURER
KA
Karen B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Kristin P••••••
BOARD MEMBER
SA
Sandra S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

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Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc This page 86 $376,674 -
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310 Sports Academy 93 $338,551 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc

What is Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc?
Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. Operation of childcare centers based on the waldorf teaching method. Nurturing children, families, caregivers and communities. Lifeways welcomes children and families of any race, religion,
When was Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc founded?
Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc was founded in 1998.
Who leads Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc?
Jaimmie Stugard serves as Treasurer.
Where is Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc located?
Headquartered in Milwaukee, United States.
What is Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc trustworthy?
Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 391932359.
What is Lifeways of Wisconsin Inc's website?
http://www.lifewaysmilwaukee.com