Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development
The Greater Milwaukee Committee is a private sector civic organization that aims to contribute to the cultural and economic base of the Milwaukee area.
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development at a glance
In short: Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development gave $518K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $517,729
- +475.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,066
- -47.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,008,682
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of WI Milwaukee ($129K). Together the top 10 received $510K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $518K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of WI Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Microcredential Project | $128,750 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Anti-displacement Fund | $90,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | Microcredential Project | $85,064 |
| University of WI Whitewater Whitewater, WI | Microcredential Project | $58,676 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | Microcredential Project | $45,315 |
| The Business Council Inc Milwaukee, WI | Scale Up Milwaukee Luncheon | $25,000 |
| Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | Microcredential Project | $24,000 |
| Carroll University Waukesha, WI | Microcredential Project | $22,724 |
| Wisconsin Policy Forum Milwaukee, WI | Research Partnership | $15,200 |
| Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | Microcredential Project | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,008,682 | $2,100,234 | $2,079,793 | $517,729 | 11 | $43,124 |
| 2024 | $1,771,714 | $1,609,330 | $1,507,562 | $90,000 | 1 | $42,284 |
| 2023 | $1,823,500 | $3,022,721 | $3,549,386 | $90,000 | 1 | $61,231 |
| 2022 | $2,845,531 | $2,456,390 | $2,712,635 | — | — | $11,195 |
| 2021 | $2,508,704 | $2,737,172 | $2,455,857 | — | — | $412 |
| 2020 | $1,814,049 | $2,754,472 | $2,473,209 | — | — | $5,502 |
About Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development
Based on IRS filings
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 11 grants totaling $518K. Net investment income was $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development is led by Joel Brennan, President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel Brennan
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$311K (2022) → $405K (2025)
Cristy Garcia-Thomas
Interim President & Board Member
Secretary → Interim President & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Anderson
Chair & Board Member
Board Member → Chair & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Pechacek
Membership Communications Director
Employee → Membership Communications Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Langston Verdin
Director of Community Partnerships Strategy
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Daniel J. Bader
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Lubar
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Brenner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Gilligan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Wesley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory S. Marcus
Board Member
Chair Elect → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Popp
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JoAnne Anton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Daniels Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonas Prising
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda T. Mellowes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Sabljak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Stanek
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted D. Kellner CFA
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecelia Gore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Chang
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne T. Morgan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Kelsey
Secretary
Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Radke
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gay
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimo Ah Yun
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: George Oliver (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John E. Schlifske (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy J. Sennett (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Poeschl (2023) — Employee
- Former: Laura Bolger (2023) — Employee
- Former: Margaret Dauss (2023) — Employee
- Former: Mike Lovell (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julia Taylor (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: Michael R. Lovell (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Kelsey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas L. Spero (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Todd J. Teske (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $405K, to Joel Brennan (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development
How much does Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development give each year?
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development gave $518K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $90K across 1 grant.
What is Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development's typical grant size?
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,066, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development give grants?
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (8 grants).
Does Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Microcredential Project" (7 grants).
Who are Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development's largest grantees?
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development's largest 2025 grantees include University of WI Milwaukee ($128,750), Greater Milwaukee Foundation ($90,000) and Milwaukee School of Engineering ($85,064), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development?
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development's EIN?
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0749512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
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