Community Advocates
Community Advocates reported $16.2 million in revenue and $16.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $91.37 went to program services, $7.31 to management and general costs and $1.32 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.7% of the total. Government grants made up 86.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $209,008 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 48% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $16MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.4% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.7% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 86.6% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.6% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $209,008 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.29% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 12 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseFounded in 2008, the public policy institute addresses the root causes of poverty through policy advocacy and community collaboration focused on economic and public health issues.ppi's work emphasizes expanding economic and employment opportunities, improving access to health care and housing, preventing tobacco and substance misuse, and promoting mental well-being among milwaukee's youth, adults, and families. In 2024: ppi's child welfare programming expanded with the first full year of milwaukee intervention services and the stronger families milwaukee pilot program. Staff provided…
Community Advocates' basic needs and comprehensive housing programs provide case management, advocacy, and support to individuals and families who are low-income or at risk of homelessness. In 2024: 12,417 individuals sought resources, assessments, and support for basic needs during daily walk-in hours at our lovell street building. 5,917 landlords and tenants received assistance resolving rental housing issues through our housing department. 6,659 residents at risk of eviction or homelessness accessed services through the milwaukee rental housing resource center. 97 families were supported…
Community Advocates' utilities programs help low-income households avoid disconnection and maintain essential utility services. In 2024: 26,186 energy assistance applications were processed, helping families secure financial assistance and payment plans
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 42.00 hrs/week | $190,004 | $0 | $19,004 | $209,008 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 42.00 hrs/week | $167,616 | $0 | $9,534 | $177,150 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 42.00 hrs/week | $145,062 | $0 | $661 | $145,723 |
| HR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $106,696 | $0 | $16,203 | $122,899 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Community Advocates (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $503K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b12 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5194
- Volunteers Part I, line 612
Private foundation grants it received
10 private foundations reported grants to Community Advocates totaling $172K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Community Advocates's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Community Advocates, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Community Advocates's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Community Advocates reported that 91.4% of its $16.2 million in expenses went to program services, 7.3% to management and general and 1.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Community Advocates pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Community Advocates reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $209,008, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Community Advocates get its money?
Of $16.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 97.7% came from contributions and grants (including 86.6% from government grants) and 1.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Community Advocates a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 39-1249426 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543029349302784 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413129349302801 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323139349301602 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203069349302075 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102949349302010 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013179349307516 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 39-1249426: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.