Journey House Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Journey House Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Journey House Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Journey House Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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JOURNEY HOUSE EMPOWERS FAMILIES ON MILWAUKEE'S NEAR SOUTHSIDE TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY BY OFFERING ADULT EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: JOURNEY HOUSE'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACADEMIC OFFERINGS TO BRING SKILLS UP TO GRADE LEVEL AND TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION; GENDER-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS TO BUILD POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS; ATHLETICS TO INCORPORATE HEALTHY, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CHARACTER BUILDING AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION; AND ARTS PROGRAMS TO OFFER PARTICIPANTS THE CHANCE TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES EMOTIONALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY. ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, AND ARTS (VISUAL AND PERFORMING) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ALLOW LOW-INCOME YOUTH TO LEARN AND IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. JOURNEY HOUSE ALSO OPERATES HIGHLY ORGANIZED ATHLETIC LEAGUES THAT INFUSE EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING THE JOURNEY HOUSE PACKERS FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND JOURNEY HOUSE FELIX MANTILLA LITTLE LEAGUE.
ADULT EDUCATION: THE JOURNEY HOUSE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER EMPOWERS ADULTS AND FAMILIES OF MILWAUKEE'S NEAR SOUTHSIDE BY DEVELOPING THE LANGUAGE, ADULT BASIC SKILLS/GED/LITERACY, AND LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SECURE AND RETAIN FAMILY SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. OUR PROGRAMS COMBINE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, AND GED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND A PERSONAL EDUCATION PLAN. BILINGUAL, ON-SITE CHILDCARE PROVIDES A CURRICULUM RICH IN SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION DESIGNED TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR HEAD START AND K4 IS OFFERED TO OUR PARTICIPANTS AT NO CHARGE.
WORKFORCE READINESS: THE THRIVE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER HELPS LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL COACHING AND WORKS SEAMLESSLY WITH OUR THRIVE INTERNSHIP CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM, WHICH IS AN INTENSIVE INITIATIVE DESIGNED IN AN 8-WEEK TRAINING COURSE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 4-WEEK INTERNSHIPS (PAID OR NON-PAID). THRIVE (TRANSFORMING HEALTHY RESPONSIBLE INSPIRED VALUED EMPLOYABLE) PREPARES LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND ADULTS (CAREER INTERNS) FOR THE WORKFORCE IN CAREER PATHWAY TRAININGS, INCLUDING MENTAL SKILLS BOOTCAMPS AND INTERNSHIPS. INDUSTRY LEADERS CO-DEVELOPED THE PROGRAM DESIGN TO ENSURE THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT TERM THAT WE ARE KEEPING UP WITH THE INDUSTRY AND HAVING OPPORTUNITIES TO PLACE CAREER INTERNS INTO INTERNSHIPS AND JOB PLACEMENTS IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: -JOURNEY HOUSE OPERATES AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL LONGFELLOW. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED A SAFE, STRUCTURED, AND SUPERVISED AFTER-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN GATHER, LEARN, SHARE AND HAVE FUN. THE PROGRAMS INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING, PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO BEING HOME ALONE, OFFER SAFE HAVENS FROM UNWANTED INFLUENCES, AND PROVIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND ATHLETICS.FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: - JOURNEY HOUSE OFFERS A VARIETY OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING LARGE-SCALE AUTUMN AND WINTER FAMILY CELEBRATIONS FOR ENGAGED PARTICIPANTS: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, THANKSGIVING DINNER, ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, AND WINTER WONDERLAND. CAMPUS HOUSING: THIS IS AN INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO MOTIVATED YOUTH, WHO ARE HOMELESS AND AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. A PRIORITY FOCUS IS RENOVATING FORECLOSED PROPERTIES IN CLARKE SQUARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. JOURNEY HOUSE CAMPUS HOUSING ALSO ASSISTS IN DECREASING CRIME AND INCREASING NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION.COMMUNITY GARDENS: CLARKE SQUARE FOOD SYSTEM INITIATIVE GROWS OUR OWN FOOD AND BECOME A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY WITH WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. A VACANT LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR JOURNEY HOUSE CENTER IS NOW A THRIVING COMMUNITY GARDEN COMPLETE WITH A WATER GAZEBO TO COLLECT WATER AND PROVIDE PEACEFUL SHADE FOR NEIGHBORS TO GATHER AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH GROWING FOOD TOGETHER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Bria CEO | Officer | 40 | $140,351 |
Charles Brown Deputy Director | 40 | $123,127 | |
Chantawn Jackson Controller | Officer | 40 | $92,362 |
Eugene Manzanet Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carmen Ventura Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Angy K Singh PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $201,890 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $334,488 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,808,404 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,344,782 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $91,097 |
Investment income | $34,757 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,703 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,461,564 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $890 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,230 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $254,932 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,732 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $787,687 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $80,177 |
Payroll taxes | $79,687 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,297 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $152,100 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,000 |
Office expenses | $102,793 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $62,895 |
Travel | $1,867 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $718 |
Interest | $21,237 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $296,799 |
Insurance | $76,557 |
All other expenses | $7,537 |
Total functional expenses | $2,062,592 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,479,683 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,500 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,302,187 |
Accounts receivable, net | $103,553 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,186,653 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,533 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,750,039 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,003,462 |
Total assets | $11,939,610 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $325,188 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $806,260 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,131,448 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,806,761 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,001,401 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,939,610 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Journey House Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Geiger Family Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Christopher House Chicago, IL | $33,720,951 | $17,812,600 |
Harry And Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | $35,315,699 | $16,004,806 |
Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation Gillespie, IL | $10,213,117 | $12,871,586 |
Pillsbury United Communities Minneapolis, MN | $18,864,376 | $15,266,660 |
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Inc Moorhead, MN | $5,391,200 | $11,078,920 |
Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL | $11,699,595 | $9,786,163 |
East Side Neighborhood Service Inc Minneapolis, MN | $7,670,866 | $8,888,574 |
Irwin A And Robert D Goodman Community Center Inc Madison, WI | $24,842,387 | $10,176,996 |
Jewish Community Center Of Metropolitan Detroit West Bloomfield, MI | $28,442,224 | $11,397,517 |
The Ark Chicago, IL | $15,671,677 | $9,993,897 |
Childrens Outing Assn Milwaukee, WI | $15,302,418 | $8,063,882 |
Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House Inc East St Louis, IL | $5,941,226 | $7,265,748 |