Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1985. As of 12/2021, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council 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, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m 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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TO PROMOTE FAIR HOUSING THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN BY COMBATING ILLEGAL HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY INTEGRATED HOUSING PATTERNS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - PROVIDES COMPLAINT INTAKE AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES TO PERSONS WHO ALLEGE VIOLATIONS OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS INTO SYSTEMIC FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE HOUSING MARKET AND MAINTAINS A POOL OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST IN FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 249 HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS IN 2021.
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPERS, AND LOCAL POLICY MAKERS ON INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICIES AND THE PROMOTION OF RACIAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH CONSUMERS' ACCESS TO PRO-INTEGRATIVE HOUSING CHOICES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND DOCUMENTATION OF FAIR AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPEDIMENTS. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED OPERATION OF OPPORTUNITY MKE, A HOUSING MOBILITY PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING FAMILIES FIND HOUSING IN LOW-POVERTY COMMUNITIES. AS OF APRIL 2021, 50 FAMILIES HAD ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM.
FAIR LENDING PROGRAM - PROMOTES FAIR LENDING AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND SEEKS TO ERADICATE PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES AND MORTGAGE RESCUE SCAMS. MONITORS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS' FAIR LENDING PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION FOR LENDERS, PARTNER AGENCIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION INVESTIGATED FIVE (5) MORTGAGE RESCUE SCAM ALLEGATIONS. IN ADDITION, FAIR LENDING PROGRAM STAFF ATTENDED A TOTAL OF 244 COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN 2021.
FAIR HOUSING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, ADVOCACY GROUPS, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 79 FAIR HOUSING PRESENTATIONS AND RENTAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING SEMINARS, REACHING ALMOST 1,000 INDIVIDUALS. HOUSING PROVIDERS WHO ATTENDED 2021 TRAINING SEMINARS OWN OR MANAGE THOUSANDS OF RENTAL UNITS. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATED IN 64 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO OVER 300 CALLERS WITH NON-FAIR HOUSING INQUIRIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Tisdale President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $115,856 |
Carla Wetheim Vice President | 40 | $112,074 | |
Mary Yank Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Strode Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ingrid Jagers Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Cowan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $21,611 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,231,850 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $302,610 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,556,071 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $157,025 |
Investment income | $127 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,715,902 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,112 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,294 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,964 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $893,809 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $100,952 |
Payroll taxes | $85,004 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,483 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,010 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,568 |
Office expenses | $52,163 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $96,425 |
Travel | $730 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $880 |
Interest | $2,281 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,032 |
Insurance | $12,484 |
All other expenses | $3,423 |
Total functional expenses | $1,458,848 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $318,246 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $371,832 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $398,432 |
Accounts receivable, net | $40,693 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,345 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,667 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,993 |
Total assets | $1,179,208 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,705 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $85,705 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $960,822 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $132,681 |
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 | $1,179,208 |
Over the last fiscal year, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc has awarded $92,978 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: REINVEST IN MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS TO COUNTERACT THE DAMAGE FROM FORECLOSURE AND ILLEGAL MARKETING PRACTICES | $80,000 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: REINVEST IN MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS TO COUNTERACT THE DAMAGE FROM FORECLOSURE AND ILLEGAL MARKETING PRACTICES | $12,978 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc has recieved totaling $493,614.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mdrc New York, NY PURPOSE: RESTRICTED PURPOSE A | $155,110 |
Mdrc New York, NY PURPOSE: RESTRICTED PURPOSE A | $155,110 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: FAIR LENDING PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: FAIR LENDING PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Joseph And Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: NONPROFIT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $39,000 |
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: C-19 RECOVERY | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sholom Home East Inc St Paul, MN | $55,805,227 | $20,264,604 |
Homestead At Rochester Inc Eden Prairie, MN | $84,661,096 | $19,652,604 |
Minnesota Odd Fellows Home Inc Northfield, MN | $22,867,310 | $19,456,798 |
Masonic Home Independent Living Ii Inc Masonic Home, KY | $142,516,912 | $16,410,935 |
Wesleyan Senior Care Inc Elyria, OH | $38,781,786 | $23,501,325 |
Cinnaire Corporation Cinnaire Lansing, MI | $74,619,323 | $21,850,720 |
United Community Housing Coalition Detroit, MI | $12,143,052 | $19,483,959 |
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Homes Inc Madison, WI | $61,014,266 | $15,535,778 |
Holland Foundation Omaha, NE | $123,768,571 | $4,108,665 |
Volunteers Of America Inc Eden Prairie, MN | $8,598,450 | $19,135,120 |
Saint Anne Home And Retirment Community Fort Wayne, IN | $21,467,824 | $25,970,139 |
Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes Inc Waterloo, IA | $88,184,689 | $24,765,907 |