Community Warehouse Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 07/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-0549816
Organization Overview
Community Warehouse Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Community Warehouse Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Warehouse 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 06/2021, Community Warehouse Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE IS A FAITH-BASED NONPROFIT THAT IS A PROVIDER OF EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SKILLS TO BACKGROUND CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN MILWAUKEE THROUGH OPERATION OF BUILDING AND SUPPLIES STORES. BY SHOPPING WITH THE ORGANIZATION, CUSTOMERS ARE HELPING TO MOVE MILWAUKEE FORWARD AND HELP OTHERS SEEK LIFE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE DIGNITY OF WORK BASED ON BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A PRISONER REENTRY PROGRAM CALLED PARTNERS IN HOPE, WHICH IS A VOLUNTARY, COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN VOLUNTEERS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, FAITH AND BUSINESS TO BUILD MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTICIPANTS THAT WILL INSTILL POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS AND VALUES FOR SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT TO BE ACHIEVED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE SERVED RESIDENTS WHO PROCURED OVER 150,000 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT DISCOUNTED PRICES TO IMPROVE THEIR HOUSEHOLDS. COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE PROVIDED JOBS FOR 75 PEOPLE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR: 53 EMPLOYEES ON PAYROLL PLUS 22 TRANSITIONAL JOB STAFF. 34 EMPLOYEES OF COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE WERE FORMERLY INCARCERATED, UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED, NEVER EMPLOYED, OR HAVE COME FROM BACKGROUND CHALLENGED LIVES WITH 22 PROVIDED FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. TRAINING IN VARIOUS SKILLS INCLUDING FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION, WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT DEPENDABILITY, AND GENERAL WORK AND LIFE SKILLS. MANY HAD BEEN UNEMPLOYED FOR MONTHS AND COULD NOT FIND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT ELSEWHERE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nick Ringger CEO | Officer | 40 | $112,500 |
Kevin Bendickson VP Of Operation | Officer | 40 | $106,089 |
Bruce Fisco Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Murphy Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Lesko Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kurt Owens Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $226,135 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,894,983 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,262,338 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,121,118 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $39 |
| 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 | -$16,901 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,104,824 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $300,631 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,102 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $670,829 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,551 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,273 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,112 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,461 |
| Office expenses | $139,827 |
| Information technology | $18,974 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $278,009 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $44,925 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $71,696 |
| Insurance | $38,446 |
| All other expenses | $40,228 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,941,576 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,542 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $631 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $167,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $953,439 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,345 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,205,288 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,725 |
| Total assets | $2,377,970 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,268 |
| 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 | $798,639 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $25,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $933,907 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,277,063 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $167,000 |
| 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 | $2,377,970 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Community Warehouse Inc has recieved totaling $350,813.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
Joseph And Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT MATERIAL PURCHASE FOR HOMEOWNERS | $40,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $30,800 |
The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $25,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: PARTNERS IN HOPE/CENTRAL DOOR | $25,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: PARTNERS IN HOPE/CENTRAL DOOR | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Action Of Eastern Iowa Davenport, IA | $4,145,446 | $19,807,458 |
Foundation For Detroits Future Detroit, MI | $47,892,805 | $26,320,980 |
Embarras River Basin Agency Inc Greenup, IL | $2,961,671 | $18,793,359 |
Tri-County Opportunities Council Rock Falls, IL | $4,101,390 | $18,238,868 |
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc Detroit Lakes, MN | $6,691,451 | $20,228,935 |
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc Graettinger, IA | $5,376,639 | $17,208,548 |
Community Action Agency Of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | $5,735,581 | $15,017,682 |
Mid-Iowa Community Action -Mica- Incorporated Marshalltown, IA | $3,849,705 | $14,587,976 |
Three Rivers Community Action Inc Zumbrota, MN | $34,597,275 | $14,786,149 |
Inner-City Muslim Action Network Chicago, IL | $22,441,569 | $25,574,850 |
Will County Center For Community Concerns Inc Joliet, IL | $2,259,108 | $13,384,526 |
West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc Glenwood City, WI | $21,268,900 | $13,007,959 |