Community Advocates Inc
Community Advocates Inc. is a public charity based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1976, it provides advocacy and services intended to help individuals and families meet basic needs and live in dignity. Its programs include support related to housing, utilities, homelessness, disability services, and public policy.
Community Advocates Inc at a glance
In short: Community Advocates Inc gave $2.4M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Wisconsin. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,393,519
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,741
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,241
- Total assets
- $12,589,416
- -13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Advocates Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 728 North James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 270-2970
Website: https://communityadvocates.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Advocates Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Parenting Network ($519K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 107 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 1% to recipients in Nevada. The listed largest grants were primarily to Milwaukee-area organizations, with grants also listed for Madison and West Allis, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Advocates Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $51K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Parenting Network Milwaukee, WI | Prevention Grant | $518,662 |
| NEU-Life Community Developement Inc Milwaukee, WI | Prevention Grant | $470,421 |
| United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | Prevention Grant | $225,333 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | Prevention Grant | $169,995 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee, WI | Prevention Grant | $130,000 |
| Milwaukee Christian Center Milwaukee, WI | Prevention Grant | $129,944 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Milwaukee, WI | Prevention Grant | $124,731 |
| Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health Madison, WI | Prevention Grant | $80,148 |
| End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Madison, WI | Prevention Grant | $71,045 |
| West Allis - West Milwaukee Family Resource Center West Allis, WI | Prevention Grant | $70,981 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,589,416 | $16,195,715 | $16,232,604 | $2,393,519 | 25 | $29,019 |
| 2023 | $14,484,256 | $28,237,266 | $27,527,586 | $2,030,453 | 21 | $1,351 |
| 2022 | $15,374,838 | $46,085,952 | $45,554,827 | $1,744,550 | 18 | $653 |
| 2021 | $18,692,383 | $54,333,478 | $54,518,816 | $1,485,184 | 21 | $36,826 |
| 2020 | $15,459,175 | $20,707,698 | $19,482,991 | $1,634,434 | 22 | $190 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide individuals and families with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity. Its filing describes work in basic-needs assistance, housing and homelessness services, utility assistance, disability-related services, and policy advocacy. The Public Policy Institute addresses poverty’s root causes through policy advocacy and community collaboration, with work on economic and employment opportunities, health care and housing access, prevention of tobacco and substance misuse, and mental well-being.
In 2024, the organization reported providing basic-needs resources and support to 12,417 people, assisting 5,917 landlords and tenants with rental housing issues, and processing 26,186 energy assistance applications. It also reported child welfare and youth programs, including services to 46 families and life-skills programs for 1,843 youth.
Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of organizations among its 2024 recipients. The Parenting Network says it works to strengthen families and prevent child abuse; Pathfinders Milwaukee says it brings safety, hope, and healing to youth in crisis; and Pearls for Teen Girls describes a holistic approach to young people’s growth and well-being. United Community Center says it provides comprehensive services in education, human services, health, community development, and cultural arts. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Community Advocates’ own program descriptions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Community Advocates reported 25 grants totaling $2,393,519. Grants ranged from $8,501 to $518,662, with a median grant of $37,241. The largest listed grants were:
These grants were labeled “prevention grant” in the filing. Other 2024 recipients included Pearls for Teen Girls ($124,731), Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health ($80,148), End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin ($71,045), and Penfield Children’s Center ($53,105).
No application process or unsolicited-request policy is stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bryan House as president, Sharon Jordan as vice president, Sandra Samse as treasurer, and Natasha Dotson as secretary. It also lists Nicole Angresano, Anne DeLeo, Valerie Gabriel, Gary Ingram, Pamela Klein, and Jim Liedtke as board members.
Community Advocates Inc is led by Andrea Mallmann-Elliott, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 4 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Mallmann-Elliott
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Bryan House
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Patrick
Hr Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Maudwella Kirkendoll
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $168K (2024)
William Koch
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Anne Deleo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Ingram
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Liedtke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Wire
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Venne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Dotson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Klein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Samse
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Jordan
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Gabriel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Angresano
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alexandra Urrutia-Comas (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Pavlic (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Henry (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sheree Dallas-Branch (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Holyman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Hoylman (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to Andrea Mallmann-Elliott (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Advocates Inc
How much does Community Advocates Inc give each year?
Community Advocates Inc gave $2.4M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 21 grants.
What is Community Advocates Inc's typical grant size?
Community Advocates Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,241, and its average grant was $95,741, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Advocates Inc that year got $97K on average.
Where does Community Advocates Inc give grants?
Community Advocates Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (12 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Community Advocates Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Community Advocates Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Prevention Grant" (25 grants).
Who are Community Advocates Inc's largest grantees?
Community Advocates Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Parenting Network ($518,662), NEU-Life Community Developement Inc ($470,421) and United Community Center ($225,333), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Advocates Inc?
Community Advocates Inc reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.2M.
What does Community Advocates Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to provide individuals and families with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Advocates Inc?
Community Advocates Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check communityadvocates.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Advocates Inc's EIN?
Community Advocates Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1249426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Community Advocates Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-advocates-inc-morg_d2c2b088c7e34c73a80d21c8b275e427
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