Nonprofit · EIN 20-8869602
CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $870,632 | $1,090,021 | -$219,389 | $902,258 | $14,287 | $887,971 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $898,529 | $219,913 | $678,616 | $1,116,436 | $9,076 | $1,107,360 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $359,276 | $161,791 | $197,485 | $500,969 | $72,226 | $428,743 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $870,632
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $836,166
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,406
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $94,112
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $10,475
- Travel
- $15,920
- Depreciation
- $283
- Program services (functional)
- $1,065,844
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,177
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,116,436
- Total assets, end of year
- $902,258
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,287
- Net assets, end of year
- $887,971
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,117
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $552,045
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $335,926
- Gross receipts
- $870,632
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Taylor | Secretary Officer | 40 | $52,588 |
| PAUL ENGLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Key employee | 25 | $19,250 |
| TYE KIRK | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $17,568 |
| Sergio Hurtado | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK ENGLER | CONSULTANT Key employee | 20 | $45,000 |
| Sally Taylor | Secretary Trustee or director | 20 | $36,364 |
| PAUL ENGLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $21,000 |
| TYE KIRK | TREASURER Officer | 12 | $12,624 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK ENGLER | CONSULTANT Key employee | 20 | $50,000 |
| TYE KIRK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $11,809 |
| PAUL ENGLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $5,500 |
| Sally Taylor | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $5,025 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3049 S WENTWORTH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-3016
- In care of
- % PAUL ENGLER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1289 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PAUL ENGLER, 3049 S WENTWORTH AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Paul Engler, 1289 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026
- Signed the 990
- Tye Kirk, Treasurer
- Phone
- (510) 681-8722
- Website
- Centerfortheworkingpoor.org
Mission
To provide community education and empowerment, community space for programs, and to develop programs and initiatives supporting poverty, economic insecurity and mental health issues.
Program accomplishments
- Whirlwind Institute Fiscal Sponsorship (Movement Strategy Resource Project, EIN 99-3107114). CWP served as Model A fiscal sponsor from November 2024 through October 2025, receiving donor-restricted contributions designated for Whirlwind program work, paying direct program expenses on Whirlwind's behalf, and on Whirlwind's spin-off to independent 501(c)(3) status transferring $705,438 in unexpended restricted balances. See line 3 narrative.Expenses $834,015 · grants $785,438
- 12 Step for Everyone / False Selves For Everyone Initiative. CWP serves as Model A fiscal sponsor for an initiative integrating 12-step recovery practices with contemplative-spiritual formation, addressing addiction, mental health, and economic insecurity. FY2025 activity included three-day trainings for volunteer meeting leaders, organizational DNA development, and replication-ready curriculum design.Expenses $109,075
- Education & Training the public about poverty, economic insecurity, and mental health issues and providing consulting and technical assistance to nonprofits and individuals working on related charitable activities. Includes program-support grants to peer nonprofits and individuals advancing related charitable purposes.Expenses $102,624 · grants $50,728
- Community House - Providing community space for housing, community building, and offering programs at CWP property.Expenses $20,130
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8869602
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $902,258
- Income (IRS master file)
- $870,632
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $870,632 | $1,090,021 | $902,258 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $898,529 | $219,913 | $1,116,436 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $359,276 | $161,791 | $500,969 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $252,726 | $154,150 | $261,529 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Paul Engler | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Paul Engler | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8869602).
Questions about CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR is 20-8869602.
- Is CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PAUL ENGLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,588 (Sally Taylor, Secretary).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR THE WORKING POOR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $870,632, expenses of $1,090,021 and total assets of $902,258 at year end.
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