CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR

EIN: 208869602 501(c)(3) Human Services

Milwaukee, WI

Total Revenue
$870,632
Total Expenses
$1,090,021
Total Assets
$902,258
Net Assets
$887,971
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PAUL ENGLER
Phone
5106818722
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $871K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

To provide community education and empowerment, community space for programs, and to develop programs and initiatives supporting poverty, economic insecurity and mental health issues.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $834,015 Revenue: $0

Whirlwind Institute Fiscal Sponsorship (Movement Strategy Resource Project, EIN 99-3107114). CWP served as Model A fiscal sponsor from November 2024 through October 2025, receiving donor-restricted...

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Whirlwind Institute Fiscal Sponsorship (Movement Strategy Resource Project, EIN 99-3107114). CWP served as Model A fiscal sponsor from November 2024 through October 2025, receiving donor-restricted contributions designated for Whirlwind program work, paying direct program expenses on Whirlwind's behalf, and on Whirlwind's spin-off to independent 501(c)(3) status transferring $705,438 in unexpended restricted balances. See line 3 narrative.

Program 2
Expenses: $109,075 Revenue: $0

12 Step for Everyone / False Selves For Everyone Initiative. CWP serves as Model A fiscal sponsor for an initiative integrating 12-step recovery practices with contemplative-spiritual formation...

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12 Step for Everyone / False Selves For Everyone Initiative. CWP serves as Model A fiscal sponsor for an initiative integrating 12-step recovery practices with contemplative-spiritual formation, addressing addiction, mental health, and economic insecurity. FY2025 activity included three-day trainings for volunteer meeting leaders, organizational DNA development, and replication-ready curriculum design.

Program 3
Expenses: $102,624 Revenue: $0

Education & Training the public about poverty, economic insecurity, and mental health issues and providing consulting and technical assistance to nonprofits and individuals working on related...

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Education & Training the public about poverty, economic insecurity, and mental health issues and providing consulting and technical assistance to nonprofits and individuals working on related charitable activities. Includes program-support grants to peer nonprofits and individuals advancing related charitable purposes.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $870,632
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $870,632

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $836,166
Salaries & Benefits $94,112
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,065,844
Other Expenses $159,743
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,090,021

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $870,632 $898,529 0.0%
Expenses $1,090,021 $219,913 +4.0%
Net Income $-219,389 $678,616 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
1
Employees
1
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$89,406
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
1
$19,250
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sally Taylor Secretary 40
Officer
$52,588 $0 $52,588
PAUL ENGLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25.00
Officer Key Emp
$19,250 $0 $19,250
TYE KIRK TREASURER 5
Officer
$17,568 $0 $17,568
Sergio Hurtado Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $870,632 $1,090,021 $902,258 $-219,389
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $359,276 $161,791 $500,969 $197,485
2022 $252,726 $154,150 $261,529 $98,576
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