COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC

EIN: 391249426 501(c)(3)

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$28,237,266
Total Expenses
$27,527,586
Total Assets
$14,484,256
Net Assets
$8,067,023
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
ANDREA MALLMANN-ELLIOTT
Phone
4142702970
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $28.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE MISSION OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, INC. IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS SO THEY MAY LIVE IN DIGNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $15,972,959 Revenue: $0

COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, RELOCATION SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HOMELESSNESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LOW-INCOME AND...

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COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, RELOCATION SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HOMELESSNESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE TO BECOMING HOMELESS. IN 2023, 2,237 HOUSEHOLDS IN MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA COUNTY RECEIVED EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, STABILIZING THEIR HOUSING SITUATIONS AMID TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; 7,876 LANDLORDS AND TENANTS RECEIVED SUPPORT RESOLVING ISSUES RELATED TO RENTAL HOUSING; 254 ADULTS AND 574 CHILDREN RECEIVED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ENHANCE HOUSING STABILITY, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING; 3,363 RESIDENTS ACCESSED RESOURCES THROUGH THE MILWAUKEE RENTAL HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER TO PREVENT OR DIVERT EVICTION; 886 INDIVIDUALS OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE FOODSHARE AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,935,437 Revenue: $8,107

COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FORMED THE PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE (PPI) IN 2008. PPI FOCUSES ON REDUCING POVERTY BY IMPROVING ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING; AND...

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COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FORMED THE PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE (PPI) IN 2008. PPI FOCUSES ON REDUCING POVERTY BY IMPROVING ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING; AND PREVENTING TOBACCO USE AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE WHILE PROMOTING MENTAL WELL-BEING AMONG MILWAUKEE'S YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. DURING 2023, 77 FAMILIES AT RISK OF FORMAL MILWAUKEE COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT WERE CONNECTED WITH SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT, AND HOME VISITATION BY THE STRONGER FAMILIES MILWAUKEE PROGRAM; 1,241 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED 89 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WORKSHOPS ON MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, SUICIDE PREVENTION, VERBAL DE-ESCALATION, AND MINDFUL GRATITUDE; MORE THAN 200 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED PLTICAS (BILINGUAL WORKSHOPS, "ESCUCHA TUS EMOCIONES / LISTEN TO YOUR EMOTIONS") IN THE COMMUNITY; 289 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED LGTBTQ+ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAININGS; 45,108 INDIVIDUALS WERE INFORMED ABOUT SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION; 752 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS THROUGH THE RISE DRUG-FREE MKE COALITION.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,596,972 Revenue: $0

UTILITIES PROGRAMS HELP LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AVOID SERVICE INTERRUPTION AND DISCONNECTION. DURING 2023, 27,793 ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WERE PROCESSED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL...

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UTILITIES PROGRAMS HELP LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AVOID SERVICE INTERRUPTION AND DISCONNECTION. DURING 2023, 27,793 ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WERE PROCESSED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND PAYMENT PLANS FOR THESE FAMILIES TO MAINTAIN THEIR UTILITIES AND 1,621 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED CRISIS APPLICATIONS TO PREVENT DISCONNECTION OR HAVE THEIR UTILITIES RESTORED.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,066,739
Program Service Revenue $193,850
Investment Income $1,351
Other Revenue $-24,674
TOTAL REVENUE $28,237,266

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,190,106
Salaries & Benefits $7,816,603
Fundraising Expenses $51,556
Program Expenses $26,432,181
Other Expenses $2,520,877
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,527,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $28,237,266 $46,085,952 -0.4%
Expenses $27,527,586 $45,554,827 -0.4%
Net Income $709,680 $531,125 +0.3%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
221
Volunteers
14

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
7
$516,039
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JODI WIRE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN HOUSE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON JORDAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA SAMSE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE ANGRESANO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE DELEO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA DOTSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE GABRIEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY INGRAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA KLEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM LIEDTKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY PAVLIC BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA URRUTIA-COMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE VENNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA MALLMANN-ELLIOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 42.00
Officer
$185,346 $16,366 $201,712
MAUDWELLA KIRKENDOLL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 42.00
Officer
$163,459 $9,785 $173,244
WILLIAM KOCH CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 42.00
Officer
$140,422 $661 $141,083
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $28,237,266 $27,527,586 $14,484,256 $709,680
2022 $46,085,952 $45,554,827 $15,374,838 $531,125
2021 $54,333,478 $54,518,816 $18,692,383 $-185,338
2020 $20,707,698 $19,482,991 $15,459,175 $1,224,707
2019 $10,917,248 $9,955,123 $10,115,556 $962,125
2018 $12,510,091 $12,566,155 $9,736,697 $-56,064
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