Center for the Working Poor
To provide community education and empowerment, community space for programs, and to develop programs and initiatives supporting poverty, economic insecurity and mental health issues.
Center for the Working Poor at a glance
In short: Center for the Working Poor gave $785K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $785K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $785,438
- +2518.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $785,438
- +5136.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $785,438
- Total assets
- $902,258
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for the Working Poor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Movement Strategy Resource Project DBA Whirlwind Institute ($785K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $785K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $785K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Strategy Resource Project DBA Whirlwind Institute Philadelphia, PA | Final program grant on conclusion of Model A fiscal sponsorship per Grant Agreement dated 9/30/2025 | $785,438 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $902,258 | $870,632 | $1,090,021 | $785,438 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1,116,436 | $898,529 | $219,913 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $500,969 | $359,276 | $161,791 | — | — |
| 2022 | $261,529 | $252,726 | $154,150 | — | — |
About Center for the Working Poor
Based on IRS filings
Center for the Working Poor is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $902K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $785K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for the Working Poor is led by Paul Engler, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Engler
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $19K (2025)
Sergio Hurtado
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tye Kirk
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $18K (2025)
Sally Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $53K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Engler (2022–2024) — Consultant
- Former: Garrett Allen (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $53K, to Sally Taylor (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for the Working Poor
How much does Center for the Working Poor give each year?
Center for the Working Poor gave $785K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is Center for the Working Poor?
Center for the Working Poor reported $902K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $871K.
What is Center for the Working Poor?
Center for the Working Poor is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $902K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for the Working Poor operate?
Center for the Working Poor has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Center for the Working Poor's EIN?
Center for the Working Poor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8869602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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