Milwaukee Water Commons Inc
- Assets
- $435.7k
- Revenue
- $642.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-2154946
Organization Overview
Milwaukee Water Commons Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Milwaukee Water Commons Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Milwaukee Water Commons 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, Milwaukee Water Commons Inc generated $642.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $565.8k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS INC. IS A CROSS-CITY NETWORK THAT FOSTERS CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, AND BROAD COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF OUR COMMON WATERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES STEWARDSHIP OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AND SHARED DECISION-MAKING FOR OUR COMMON WATERS. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON SIX INITIATIVES: WATER QUALITY, DRINKING WATER, ARTS AND CULTURE, BLUE GREEN JOBS, EDUCATION AND RECREATION, AND GREEN INITIATIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MKE EJ ROUND TABLE HELD A PRESS CONFERENCE CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST PEOPLE OF COLOR SUMMIT ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. WE LAUNCHED BEACH AMBASSADORS PILOT PROGRAM, ENGAGING OVER 400 BEACH GOERS IN WATER-SAFETY CONVERSATIONS. IN-PERSON WATER SCHOOL FOCUSED ON WATER CITY AGENDA ED & REC INITIATIVE, TIED TO THE MKE AREA OF CONCERN RESTORATION EFFORTS. WE JOINED MKE AOC LEADERSHIP, ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CENTERING JUSTICE AND EQUITY IN HISTORIC CLEAN UP. WE WERE INVITED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN AND IN-PERSON VIRTUAL TESTIMONY TO HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES, BRINGING EJ LENS TO FUNDING DECISIONS BEING CONSIDERED. WE PRESENTED TO REGIONAL EPA TRAININGS ON SAFE DRINKING WATER. WE WERE INVITED BY MKE WATER WORKS TO THE REGIONAL EPA ROUNDTABLE LISTENING SESSION. WE MET WITH THE EPA ADMINISTRATOR AND ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR WATER QUALITY TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS OF FEDERAL FUNDING ON MKE. WE PROVIDED WRITTEN COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF WISCONSIN SAFE DRINKING WATER LOAN PROGRAM INTENDED USE PLAN. WE HELD CONVERSATIONS WITH DNR DECISION-MAKERS ON REVISING IUP TO DELIVER MORE EQUITABLE OUTCOMES. THE MKE WATER EQUITY TASK FORCE LEAD VIRTUAL 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH 80 STAKEHOLDERS, INTRODUCING ROADMAP RECOMMENDATIONS TO BUILDING AN EQUITABLE WATER SECTOR AND WORKFORCE. THE BRANCH OUT MKE CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON SHERMAN PARK PARTNERSHIPS. LEAD ON THREE COLE DRINKING WATER COMMITTEES EDUCATION, WORKFORCE AND POLICY. WE WORKED WITH HEALING OUR WATERS AS CO-STATE LEADS, WITH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PARTNERS AND AT BOD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brenda Coley Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,000 |
Kirsten Shead Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,000 |
Dinorah Marquez Abadiano Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Hagler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deniene Powell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Johnson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $137,534 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $496,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $634,446 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,300 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $642,746 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,000 |
| 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. | $192,889 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,789 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $176,317 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,783 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,446 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,953 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,389 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,551 |
| Office expenses | $4,779 |
| Information technology | $5,366 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,281 |
| Travel | $2,811 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,237 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,787 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $565,848 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,610 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $114,102 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $435,712 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $541 |
| 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 | $541 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $137,254 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $297,917 |
| 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 | $435,712 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Milwaukee Water Commons Inc has recieved totaling $449,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: WATER SCHOOL | $100,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: WATER SCHOOL | $100,000 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MILWAUKEE WATER COMMONS' WORK INFUSING EQUITY INTO CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE ISSUES IN MILWAUKEE, THE STATE OF WISCONSIN AND BEYOND. | $100,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $75,000 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $50,000 |
American Rivers Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: CLEAN WATER SUPPLY | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of The Detroit River Taylor, MI | $2,929,234 | $4,961,842 |
Superior Watershed Partnership Marquette, MI | $4,349,166 | $4,309,607 |
Association Of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts Springfield, IL | $387,461 | $3,234,520 |
Bond Madison Water Company Pocahontas, IL | $13,786,763 | $2,866,600 |
Trout Unlimited Chanhassen, MN | $885,128 | $2,532,595 |
Living Lands & Waters East Moline, IL | $3,683,421 | $2,325,294 |
Huron River Watershed Council Ann Arbor, MI | $2,844,349 | $2,464,693 |
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative Inc Traverse City, MI | $737,164 | $2,236,720 |
The Wetlands Initiative Chicago, IL | $10,049,194 | $2,434,760 |
Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council Petoskey, MI | $4,852,617 | $1,698,728 |
Lakeshore Farm Management Coop Valders, WI | $1,770,762 | $1,460,336 |
Alliance For Water Efficiency Nfp Chicago, IL | $510,612 | $1,181,528 |