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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Westown Association of Milwaukee Inc

In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, you will find the bustling neighborhood of Westown

Founded
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

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 where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 16.9% of total expenses ($106,260 of $630,364).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Westown 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, 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
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Stacie C••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 94 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 · 1987
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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