Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc

Organization Overview

Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1985. As of 12/2021, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE FAIR HOUSING THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN BY COMBATING ILLEGAL HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY INTEGRATED HOUSING PATTERNS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - PROVIDES COMPLAINT INTAKE AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES TO PERSONS WHO ALLEGE VIOLATIONS OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS INTO SYSTEMIC FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE HOUSING MARKET AND MAINTAINS A POOL OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST IN FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 249 HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS IN 2021.


INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPERS, AND LOCAL POLICY MAKERS ON INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICIES AND THE PROMOTION OF RACIAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH CONSUMERS' ACCESS TO PRO-INTEGRATIVE HOUSING CHOICES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND DOCUMENTATION OF FAIR AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPEDIMENTS. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED OPERATION OF OPPORTUNITY MKE, A HOUSING MOBILITY PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING FAMILIES FIND HOUSING IN LOW-POVERTY COMMUNITIES. AS OF APRIL 2021, 50 FAMILIES HAD ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM.


FAIR LENDING PROGRAM - PROMOTES FAIR LENDING AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND SEEKS TO ERADICATE PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES AND MORTGAGE RESCUE SCAMS. MONITORS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS' FAIR LENDING PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION FOR LENDERS, PARTNER AGENCIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION INVESTIGATED FIVE (5) MORTGAGE RESCUE SCAM ALLEGATIONS. IN ADDITION, FAIR LENDING PROGRAM STAFF ATTENDED A TOTAL OF 244 COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN 2021.


FAIR HOUSING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, ADVOCACY GROUPS, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 79 FAIR HOUSING PRESENTATIONS AND RENTAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING SEMINARS, REACHING ALMOST 1,000 INDIVIDUALS. HOUSING PROVIDERS WHO ATTENDED 2021 TRAINING SEMINARS OWN OR MANAGE THOUSANDS OF RENTAL UNITS. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATED IN 64 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO OVER 300 CALLERS WITH NON-FAIR HOUSING INQUIRIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William Tisdale
President/ceo
$115,856
Carla Wetheim
Vice President
$112,074
Mary Yank
Secretary
$0
Richard Strode
Chairperson
$0
Ingrid Jagers
Vice Chairperson
$0
Keith Cowan
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$21,611
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,231,850
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$302,610
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,556,071
Total Program Service Revenue$157,025
Investment income $127
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $1,715,902

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc has awarded $92,978 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE SHERMAN PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC

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Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: REINVEST IN MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS TO COUNTERACT THE DAMAGE FROM FORECLOSURE AND ILLEGAL MARKETING PRACTICES

$80,000

LAYTON BOULEVARD WEST NEIGHBORS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: REINVEST IN MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS TO COUNTERACT THE DAMAGE FROM FORECLOSURE AND ILLEGAL MARKETING PRACTICES

$12,978
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc has recieved totaling $493,614.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mdrc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: RESTRICTED PURPOSE A

$155,110
Mdrc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: RESTRICTED PURPOSE A

$155,110
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: FAIR LENDING PROGRAM

$50,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: FAIR LENDING PROGRAM

$50,000
Joseph And Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: NONPROFIT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

$39,000
$25,000
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