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Nonprofit · EIN 39-0477740

GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC

Tax-exempt · WAUWATOSA, WI 53226

Financials

$3M$3M2023$3.2M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,202,142$3,095,498$106,644$7,277,906$2,132,594$5,145,312
December 31, 2023990$3,042,572$3,017,735$24,837$7,184,338$2,189,080$4,995,258
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,084
Program service revenue
$3,034,066
Investment income
$98,130
Net rental income
$10,529
Net gain from sales of assets
$78,996
Other revenue
$62,862

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$66,200
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$333,327
Other salaries and wages
$664,255
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,200,598
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$35,509
Accounting fees
$55,595
Occupancy
$55,993
Travel
$76,273
Depreciation
$54,473

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,184,338
Total assets, end of year
$7,277,906
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,132,594
Net assets, end of year
$5,145,312
Land, buildings and equipment
$794,317
Publicly traded securities
$258,453
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,145,312
Gross receipts
$3,538,995
Employees
15
Volunteers
105
Year formed
1902
State of legal domicile
WI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MIKE RUZICKAPRESIDENT
Officer
40$266,701$55,340
SCOTT BUSHVICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$134,516$37,089
MARNE STUCKGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$114,249$32,565
SARAH COLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$5,186$0
ANGELA WALTERSPAST-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$3,087$0
ABBY HAUKECHAIR-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$2,013$0
THOMAS MCCORMICKSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$1,000$0
JOHN HORNINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SCOTT KLAASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JOSE FLORESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SUZANNE HEADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MARK KIVLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SARAH VENESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ARTHUR MAYSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DAN WEBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUDY HEARSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SHAWN GOVERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RYAN STEFANIAKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MIKE RUZICKAPRESIDENT
Officer
40$249,631$69,525
LEWIS BUSHVICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
36$140,909$43,049
ANGELA WALTERSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$5,995$0
KIM CURTISPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$3,692$0
SARAH COLECHAIR-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$3,396$0
ABBY HAUKESECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$1,000$0
JOSE FLORESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM ZAREKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEREMY RYNDERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUMMER GOMEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM PURCELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUZANNE HEADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM MCCORMICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUDY HEARSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HORNINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK KIVLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARTHUR MAYSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAWN GOVERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11430 W NORTH AVE, WAUWATOSA, WI 53226-2238
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MIKE RUZICKA, 11430 W NORTH AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53226
Signed the 990
MIKE RUZICKA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(414) 778-4929
Return prepared by
WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION UNITES MEMBERS OF THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXERTING A BENEFICIAL INFLUENCE UPON THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION AND RELATED INTERESTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES THE GMAR DEVELOPS STRONG, ETHICAL LEADERS THROUGH TRAINING, ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER MEMBERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE. WE ALSO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICESOFFERING EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND NETWORKING THAT HELP REALTORS GROW PROFESSIONALLY AND SUCCEED IN A DYNAMIC MARKETPLACE.
  • SHOWS AND EVENTS THE GMAR PRODUCES THE REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW AND OTHER CONSUMER-FOCUSED EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE VALUE OF WORKING WITH A REALTOR.
  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS - THE GMAR ADVOCATES FOR THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS THROUGH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC POLICY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS THAT PROMOTE A HEALTHY HOUSING MARKET AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
  • PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS - THE GMAR UPHOLDS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN REAL ESTATE BY ENFORCING THE REALTOR CODE OF ETHICS, PROVIDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES, AND PROMOTING FAIR AND ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG ITS MEMBERS.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-0477740
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1938
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,277,906
Income (IRS master file)
$3,538,995

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,202,142$3,095,498$7,277,906XML
990December 2023$3,042,572$3,017,735$7,184,338XML
990December 2022$3,081,233$2,835,072$7,367,627IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 39-0477740).

Questions about GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC

What is the EIN of GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC is 39-0477740.
Is GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1938.
Are donations to GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC 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 GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MIKE RUZICKA.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $266,701 (MIKE RUZICKA, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,202,142, expenses of $3,095,498 and total assets of $7,277,906 at year end.

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