ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC

EIN: 392033029 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$426,272
Total Expenses
$400,717
Total Assets
$242,921
Net Assets
$141,964
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
LINDA WADE
Phone
4143443019
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $426K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $401K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FREE, FAITH BASED, ARTS EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 5-17, WHO LACK FINE ARTS EXPOSURE AND ACCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $238,788

DURING 2025, WE SERVED 352 (MILWAUKEE, WI) AND 129 (FORT WORTH, TX) USING ARTS (BALLET INTERPRETIVE MOVEMENTS,URBAN DANCE, DRAMA AND PIANO). WE OFFER WELL ROUNDED FREE QUALITY FAITH-BASED CREATIVE...

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DURING 2025, WE SERVED 352 (MILWAUKEE, WI) AND 129 (FORT WORTH, TX) USING ARTS (BALLET INTERPRETIVE MOVEMENTS,URBAN DANCE, DRAMA AND PIANO). WE OFFER WELL ROUNDED FREE QUALITY FAITH-BASED CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS TO INNER CITY CHILDREN.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $423,074
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,290
Other Revenue $-92
TOTAL REVENUE $426,272

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $237,327
Fundraising Expenses $3,364
Program Expenses $238,788
Other Expenses $163,390
TOTAL EXPENSES $400,717

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $426,272 $461,579 -0.1%
Expenses $400,717 $471,817 -0.2%
Net Income $25,555 $-10,238 -3.5%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
5
Volunteers
21

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
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA WADE PRESIDENT/FO N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MELSHEIMER DIR. OPERATI N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA VENTO CHAIRPERSON N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BERRY VICE CHAIRPE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON PATTERSON SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE HARRIS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUENTIEN TYRA DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEA HORTMAN DIRECTOR N/A
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 $426,272 $400,717 $242,921 $25,555
2024 $461,579 $471,817 $189,827 $-10,238
2023 $407,098 $427,137 $199,744 $-20,039
2022 $365,452 $446,897 $424,272 $-81,445
2021 $649,031 $365,594 $326,282 $283,437
2020 $172,878 $227,839 $88,844 $-54,961
2019 $274,037 $258,883 $68,264 $15,154
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