THE MISSION OF EMPLOY MILWAUKEE, INC. IS TO BUILD A STRONG WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM BY PLANNING, COORDINATING, COLLABORATING AND MONITORING WORKFORCE INITIATIVES WITH BUSINESSES, PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE LEVEL TO ENSURE A SKILLED AND PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+1.6% YoY
Grant Count
15
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$272K
-11.9% YoY
About Employ Milwaukee Inc
Based on IRS filings
Employ Milwaukee Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,888,194 | $3,971,949 | $5,333,667 |
| Revenue | $17,552,818 | $18,644,621 | $14,121,861 |
| Expenses | $17,302,509 | $19,916,288 | $15,025,558 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,109 | $20,272 | $415 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Employ Milwaukee Inc
Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs (WIOA)
EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Building Futures (High School Youth)
EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
FORWD (Fostering Opioid Recovery through Workforce Development)
EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dynamic Workforce Solutions ($1,024,962), Social Development Commission ($631,553), Equus Workforce Solutions ($604,568).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE INC MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $397,643 |
| CENTER FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY INC MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $99,137 |
| DYNAMIC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS WAUKESHA, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $1,024,962 |
| EQUUS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LOUISVILLE, KY | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ADULT & DISLOCATED WORKER ACTIVITIES | $604,568 |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $83,231 |
| JOURNEY HOUSE MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $60,484 |
| MAXIMUS INC MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ADULT & DISLOCATED WORKER ACTIVITIES | $36,111 |
| MILW URBAN LEAGUE GREATER MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $10,728 |
| MILWAUKEE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $38,849 |
| MILWAUKEE WATER WORKS MILWAUKEE, WI | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $264,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD LAYDEN | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| JOHN KISSINGER | VICE CHAIRPERSON AND TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DESHEE AGEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN BUKIEWICZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA CROSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY CRUMP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RODRICK CURETON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDGARD DELGADO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER FOGARTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDUARDO GARZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDRES GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAYSEE HERR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN JASKIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERNEST JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK KESSENICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHANAN LESSELYOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| UGO NWAGBARAOCHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA MANTHEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR VICKI MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUPE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR (THRU 5/23/24) | 1 | — |
| JEFF MEHRHOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR MARK MONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARRYL MORIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALAN PERLSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR KEITH POSELY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN SPINDLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SYLVIA SWAN | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/7/24) | 1 | — |
| JULIE CAYO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INTERIM | 40 | $107,431 |
| ANNEMARIE PROBST | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $102,285 |
| CHYTANIA BROWN | PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 6/6/24) | 40 | $162,982 |
| KATHERINE KARSHNA | DIRECTOR OF CHC | 40 | $103,143 |
| CARLTON THOMPSON | IT DIRECTOR | 40 | $109,754 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Employ Milwaukee Inc?
Employ Milwaukee Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Employ Milwaukee Inc?
As of 2024, Employ Milwaukee Inc holds $3.9M in total assets with $17.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $4.1M in 2024.
Where does Employ Milwaukee Inc operate?
Employ Milwaukee Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Employ Milwaukee Inc award?
In 2024, Employ Milwaukee Inc awarded 15 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $272K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Employ Milwaukee Inc's EIN?
Employ Milwaukee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1636835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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