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Urban Ecology Center Inc

We connect people in cities to nature and each other.

Environment Milwaukee, WI EIN: 391712663 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Urban Ecology Center Inc

We connect people in cities to nature and each other. Come visit our three Milwaukee locations.

Founded
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C116
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

We connect people in cities to nature and each other.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C116
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Urban Ecology Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Urban Ecology Center Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 391712663. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Urban Ecology Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391712663. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Urban Ecology Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Urban Ecology Center Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Urban Ecology Center Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Urban Ecology Center Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Urban Ecology Center Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Urban Ecology Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We connect people in cities to nature and each other. Come visit our three Milwaukee locations. Urban Ecology Center Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Urban Ecology Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Urban Ecology Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391712663, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
85% 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, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
138

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CA
Catherine T••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Urban Ecology In Bloom - Radio Milwaukee
Jul 2026
radiomilwaukee.org
Watch Wisconsin extreme heat; Urban Ecology Center offers way to keep cool - FOX LOCAL Milwaukee - FOX One
Jun 2026
www.fox.com
Wisconsin extreme heat; Urban Ecology Center offers way to keep cool - FOX6 News Milwaukee
Jun 2026
www.fox6now.com
Wisconsin extreme heat; Urban Ecology Center offers way to keep cool - FOX6 News Milwaukee
Jun 2026
www.fox6now.com
Urban Ecology Center Announces Summer of Learning, Service and Sustainability in Milwaukee - Urban Milwaukee
May 2026
urbanmilwaukee.com
Top Projects of 2025: Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park - The Daily Reporter
May 2026
dailyreporter.com
Top Projects of 2025: Urban Ecology Center – Prairie Springs on Park - The Daily Reporter
May 2026
dailyreporter.com
Urban Ecology Center Washington Park Branch - The Business Journals
Apr 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Urban Ecology Center tags and releases monarch butterflies ahead of migration season - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sep 2025
www.jsonline.com
Urban Ecology Center's Prairie Springs event venue set to open - OnMilwaukee
Mar 2025
onmilwaukee.com
Form filed
$11.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 106 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Urban Ecology Center Inc

What is Urban Ecology Center Inc?
Urban Ecology Center Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. We connect people in cities to nature and each other. Come visit our three Milwaukee locations.
When was Urban Ecology Center Inc founded?
Urban Ecology Center Inc was founded in 1992.
Who leads Urban Ecology Center Inc?
Catherine Thisted serves as Treasurer.
Where is Urban Ecology Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, United States.
What is Urban Ecology Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Urban Ecology Center Inc trustworthy?
Urban Ecology Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Urban Ecology Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 391712663.
What is Urban Ecology Center Inc's website?
http://urbanecologycenter.org