THE COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC

EIN: 810549816 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$1,976,685
Total Expenses
$1,649,036
Total Assets
$2,463,803
Net Assets
$1,710,664
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
CLASSIE JEWELL
Phone
4143837792
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $328K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $994,148 Revenue: $261,300

COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE (CW) OPERATES TWO RETAIL STORES TO MAKE BUILDING MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT A FRACTION OF THE RETAIL PRICE IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE WASTE, ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RESTORE...

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COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE (CW) OPERATES TWO RETAIL STORES TO MAKE BUILDING MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT A FRACTION OF THE RETAIL PRICE IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE WASTE, ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RESTORE THE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP THAT COMES WITH BEAUTIFYING AND IMPROVING HOMES AND BUSINESSES. JOB TRAINING AND REVENUE NEEDED FOR OTHER PROGRAMS ARE A SUSTAINABLE SIDE EFFECT. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE GOODS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ARE PROVIDED BY GENEROUS DONORS OF MATERIALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $345,030

STORE SALES AND DONATIONS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE PARTNERS IN HOPE (PIH) PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS A ROBUST PRISONER REINTEGRATION INITIATIVE THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION...

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STORE SALES AND DONATIONS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE PARTNERS IN HOPE (PIH) PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS A ROBUST PRISONER REINTEGRATION INITIATIVE THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY. CW FUNCTIONALLY PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, JOB TRAINING, AND FUNDRAISING FOR THE PIH PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,705,719
Program Service Revenue $419
Investment Income $16,070
Other Revenue $254,477
TOTAL REVENUE $1,976,685

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $938,894
Fundraising Expenses $83,648
Program Expenses $1,339,178
Other Expenses $710,142
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,649,036

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,976,685 $1,833,718 +0.1%
Expenses $1,649,036 $1,558,687 +0.1%
Net Income $327,649 $275,031 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
40
Volunteers
N/A

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
$107,310
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARRY KELLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WULF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE FISCO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT LOEHRKE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT OWENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LT AUSTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW KRUEGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DIX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY HODGES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MALLOF VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLASSIE JEWELL CEO 40.00
Officer
$107,310 $0 $107,310
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 $1,976,685 $1,649,036 $2,463,803 $327,649
2024 $1,833,718 $1,558,687 $2,219,829 $275,031
2023 $2,603,765 $1,430,769 $2,330,842 $1,172,996
2022 $1,321,018 $1,650,595 $1,218,491 $-329,577
2021 $2,104,824 $1,941,576 $2,377,970 $163,248
2020 $1,826,322 $1,994,752 $2,452,266 $-168,430
2019 $2,429,397 $2,085,641 $2,462,122 $343,756
2018 $2,069,208 $1,921,232 $2,358,433 $147,976
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