Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc
The organization champions social and economic development of the westown neighborhood through special event marketing, business resources, growth initiatives and public/private partnerships that improve the quality of life …
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Visit www.westown.orgAbout Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc
In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, you will find the bustling neighborhood of Westown
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Mission
The organization champions social and economic development of the westown neighborhood through special event marketing, business resources, growth initiatives and public/private partnerships that improve the quality of life and vitality of the district.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% of the 56,086 community development 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 governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestown Association of Milwaukee Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 391600531. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $641K in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391600531. 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.
Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc has $641K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. 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.
Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $641K in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Westown Association of Milwaukee 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Westown Association of Milwaukee 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, you will find the bustling neighborhood of Westown Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $641K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391600531, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WESTOWN ASSOCIATION OF MILWAUKEE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 94 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc
- What is Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc?
- Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, you will find the bustling neighborhood of Westown
- When was Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc founded?
- Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc was founded in 1987.
- Who leads Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc?
- Stacie Callies serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc located?
- Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, United States.
- What is Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc trustworthy?
- Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 391600531.
- What is Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc's website?
- http://www.westown.org