Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc
- Assets
- $14.3m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 11/1945
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 39-0985297
Organization Overview
Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 12/2020, Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ESTABLISH & MAINTAIN A PERMANENT MEMORIAL FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY WHO WERE OR ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PARTICIPATING, OR WHO PARTICIPATED, IN ANY WAR, INCLUDING THE STUDY & ADOPTION OF PLANS THEREFOR, THE ERECTION & OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF MONUMENTS, SUITABLE BUILDINGS, EDIFICES & GROUNDS AS MEMORIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WAR MEMORIAL CENTER (WMC) IS WISCONSIN'S MOST VISIBLE MEMORIAL TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMED SERVICES, AND IS COMMITTED TO FURTHERING A SINGLE, SOLEMN MISSION: "HONOR THE DEAD. SERVE THE LIVING."IN ADDITION TO THE BUILDING ITSELF STANDING AS A MEMORIAL, WMC HONORS THE DEAD THROUGH 18 MEMORIALS ACROSS THE CAMPUS, RECOGNIZING LEADERS, INDIVIDUAL VETERANS AND GROUPS WHO FOUGHT IN CONFLICTS ACROSS OUR NATION'S GREAT HISTORY, FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO WWI, WWII, KOREA, VIETNAM, 9/11 AND MORE. THE HONOR ROLL OF WISCONSIN VETERANS RECOGNIZES THE 3,481 INDIVIDUALS FROM MILWAUKEE COUNTY KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. WMC SERVES THE LIVING BY HOSTING AN AVERAGE OF 145,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR FOR: SPECIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS VETERANS DAY, NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY, AND PEARL HARBOR DAY; EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND PROGRAMS; AND SERVICE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 50,000 VETERANS RELY UPON WMC ANNUALLY TO HONOR THEIR SERVICE AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THEM THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER RESOURCE FAIRS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel W Buttery President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $105,808 |
Laurieann Kildegaard VP Of Finance & Administration | Officer | 40 | $95,626 |
Michael C Gibson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.38 | $0 |
Creamheld Pepito Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Michael W Grebe Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles A Gordon Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Husch Blackwell Llp Legal Services | 12/30/18 | $151,463 |
Trawicki Electric Inc Electrical Services | 12/30/18 | $101,487 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $873,142 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $926,859 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,664 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,800,001 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $13,449 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $307,219 |
| 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 | $2,406,675 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $224,594 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,170 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $424,703 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,175 |
| Other employee benefits | $92,416 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,532 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,525 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,451 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,349 |
| Advertising and promotion | $97,631 |
| Office expenses | $47,643 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $163,184 |
| Travel | $110 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,502 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $539,843 |
| Insurance | $21,890 |
| All other expenses | $82,836 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,769,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,186 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,048,781 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $716,268 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,909 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,391 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $40,376 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,393,986 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $84,075 |
| Total assets | $14,315,972 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $902,577 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $115,043 |
| 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 | $1,017,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,229,135 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $69,217 |
| 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 | $14,315,972 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Argosy Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GNEREAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Argosy Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GNEREAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Flint Cultural Center Corporation Inc Flint, MI | $69,713,080 | $25,737,682 |
Midland Center For The Arts Inc Midland, MI | $72,364,507 | $9,247,429 |
John Michael Kohler Arts Center Inc Sheboygan, WI | $88,363,238 | $14,246,334 |
Puerto Rican Cultural Center Chicago, IL | $8,314,158 | $8,458,971 |
United States Artists Inc Chicago, IL | $41,911,763 | $5,742,509 |
American College Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine Elk Grove Village, IL | $4,998,905 | $4,833,680 |
Kohler Trust For The Arts And Education Kohler, WI | $8,614,854 | $4,392,207 |
Winnetka Community House Winnetka, IL | $14,501,865 | $3,165,480 |
Brucemore Inc Cedar Rapids, IA | $18,914,126 | $1,880,719 |
Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc Milwaukee, WI | $14,315,972 | $2,406,675 |
Figge Art Museum Davenport, IA | $8,061,931 | $3,020,890 |
North Iowa Cultural Center And Museum Clear Lake, IA | $1,422,222 | $2,440,484 |