Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc
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.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc at a glance
In short: Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $180,000
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180,000
- Total assets
- $2,185,996
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Methodist Childrens Services of Wisconsin Inc ($180K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2024) to $200K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Childrens Services of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Ron Program Disbursement | $180,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,185,996 | $1,961,393 | $2,496,328 | $180,000 | 1 | $62,518 |
| 2023 | $2,749,143 | $1,876,494 | $2,490,424 | $200,000 | 1 | $4,155 |
| 2022 | $3,374,612 | $3,539,449 | $1,714,382 | — | — | $1,899 |
| 2021 | $1,179,208 | $1,715,902 | $1,458,848 | — | — | $127 |
| 2020 | $1,138,959 | $1,337,491 | $1,338,402 | — | — | $372 |
About Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $180K. Net investment income was $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc is led by Erika Sanders, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erika Sanders
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $131K (2024)
Ingrid Jagers
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Triplett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tobi Lemahieu
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Wertheim
Executive Vice President
Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Keith Cowan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Yank
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Strode
Vice Chairperson
Chairperson → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Johnny Kimble (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William Tisdale (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Carol Lobes (2020–2022) — Director
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 $134K, to Carla Wertheim (Executive Vice-President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc
How much does Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc give each year?
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc?
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc?
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc operate?
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc's EIN?
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1286685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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