Nonprofit · EIN 39-1185304
PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,606,833 | $7,648,226 | -$41,393 | $6,960,995 | $4,295,241 | $2,665,754 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,617,892 | $7,511,170 | $106,722 | $6,804,517 | $4,097,370 | $2,707,147 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,100,355 | $6,925,356 | $174,999 | $6,978,701 | $4,378,276 | $2,600,425 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,422,543
- of which government grants
- $4,955,703
- Program service revenue
- $1,158,778
- Investment income
- $25,512
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $866,788
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $622,792
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,530,202
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,999,642
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,248
- Occupancy
- $552,990
- Travel
- $53,636
- Depreciation
- $13,587
- Program services (functional)
- $5,358,066
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,117,917
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,172,243
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,804,517
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,960,995
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,295,241
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,665,754
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $206,889
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,478,856
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $186,898
- Gross receipts
- $7,606,833
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1973
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BAACK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $209,000 | $10,450 |
| MARTIN ALBA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $181,253 | $16,970 |
| RENEE KIRNBERGER | CHIEF DEVELOPEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,253 | $15,620 |
| DESHANDA WILLIAMS-CLARK | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,999 | $23,247 |
| CHUCK MOYER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET CROWLEY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM OLIVIER | BOARD VICE CHAIR (THRU JUNE) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAKOTA HALL | TREASURER (THRU JUNE) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GRAMLING PEREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGO ALARCON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE AMBROWIAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMEL BLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGETTE BORUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCO BRICENO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYOTIS CALDWELL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAVERNE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA EMIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARYN ESTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILTON JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARIAM KESETE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN MAIERLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE MCARTHUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLA NEALY | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN O'LEARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN VLIET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BAACK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $200,000 | $0 |
| MARTIN ALBA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $173,041 | $2,959 |
| RENEE KIRNBERGER | CHIEF DEVELOPEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,041 | $2,959 |
| DESHANDA WILLIAMS-CLARK | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,527 | $5,473 |
| CHUCK MOYER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM OLIVIER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAKOTA HALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GRAMLING PEREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE AMBROWIAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMEL BLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCO BRICENO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYOTIS CALDWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET CROWLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAVERNE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA EMIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARYN ESTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILTON JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIAM KESETE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MCARTHUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA NEALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MARX | BOARD MEMBER (THRU APR 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BAACK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 45 | $192,098 | $0 |
| MARTIN ALBA | SR. VP OF ADMINISTRATION & CFO Officer | 45 | $165,892 | $2,589 |
| RENEE KIRNBERGER | SVP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,411 | $2,589 |
| DESHANDA WILLIAMS-CLARK | SVP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,953 | $7,047 |
| CHUCK MOYER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM OLIVIER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAKOTA HALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GRAMLING PEREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDY TARBOX | SECRETARY (THRU JUNE 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE AMBROWIAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMEL BLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCO BRICENO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYOTIS CALDWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET CROWLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAVERNE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA EMIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILTON JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIAM KESETE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MARX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA NEALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT PETRI | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4200 N HOLTON ST STE 400, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-1027
- In care of
- % PATH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TIMOTHY BAACK, 4200 NORTH HOLTON STREET 400, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212
- Signed the 990
- TIMOTHY BAACK, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (414) 964-2565
- Website
- WWW.PATHFINDERSMKE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
PATHFINDERS BRINGS SAFETY, HOPE AND HEALING TO YOUTH IN CRISIS THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIONAL SERVICES. OUR VISION IS TO PROVIDE A MORE MEANINGFUL VOICE FOR YOUTH IN CRISIS AND ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH ARE SAFE, HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, SUCCESSFUL AND VALUED.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORTED HOUSING - PATHFINDERS HELPS HOMELESS AND HOUSING INSECURE YOUTH FIND AND SUSTAIN SAFE HOUSING. ONCE HOUSED, WE OFFER SUPPORT TO YOUTH AS THEY WORK TOWARDS STABILITY, MENTAL WELL-BEING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER PERSONAL GOALS. OUR PROGRAMS OFFER SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES THAT ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH YOUNG PERSON. WE PLACE A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON SERVING LGBTQ+ IDENTIFIED YOUTH, CHRONICALLY HOMELESS YOUTH, YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE.Expenses $2,001,484 · grants $641,537
- CLINICAL SERVICES - OUR TEAM OF CARE COORDINATORS OFFERS SUPPORT TO YOUTH LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DIAGNOSES TO REDUCE NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS, DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. USING A HARM-REDUCTION APPROACH, PATHFINDERS ENCOURAGES HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, SELF-IDENTIFIED GOALS AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT.Expenses $1,690,979 · grants $20,274 · revenue $1,158,778
- YOUTH SHELTER - OUR SHELTER IS OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM SHELTER FOR ADOLESCENTS AGED 11-17, PLUS CRISIS COUNSELING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGED 18-21. WE OPERATE ONE OF ONLY TWO STATE-LICENSED YOUTH SHELTERS SERVING MILWAUKEE, REPRESENTING HALF OF THE AVAILABLE BEDS IN THE CITY FOR YOUTH. DURING AND AFTER THEIR SHELTER STAY, WE OFFER YOUTH INTENSIVE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND BASIC NEEDS SERVICES THAT HELP THEM MAINTAIN SAFETY AND STABILITY.Expenses $988,474 · grants $16,520
- THE SOUTHEASTERN EDUCATION CENTER IN NOW CLOSED.YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE - PATHFINDERS SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK OF SEXUAL ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING. WE WORK WITH YOUTH WHO FREQUENTLY FIND THEMSELVES AT THE INTERSECTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING SEXUAL VIOLENCE, OUR ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE TEAM PLACES GREAT EMPHASIS ON RAISING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ENSURING THAT YOUTH WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE HAVE A PLATFORM TO INFLUENCE SYSTEMS CHANGE. IN THIS DEPARTMENT ARE:HAND-IN-HAND - THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.NEW PATHS - WORKING SPECIFICALLY WITH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGED 11-25 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING, NEW PATHS OFFER ACCOMPANIMENT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR YOUTH AS THEY NAVIGATE MEDICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS.DROP-IN CENTER - OUR WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE DROP-IN CENTER MEETS YOUTH'S BASIC NEEDS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, LAUNDRY, SHOWERS, HYGIENE RESOURCES AND SAFE SOCIAL SPACES. WE ALSO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SUPPORT, SEXUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.STREET OUTREACH - WITHIN THE DIC PROGRAM IS STREET OUTREACH. THEY OPERATE MILWAUKEE'S ONLY YOUTH-FOCUSED STREET OUTREACH TEAM. WITH OUR MOBILE RESOURCE CENTER, WE MEET YOUTH WHERE THEY ARE AND SHARE RESOURCES, BASIC NEEDS ITEMS, SEXUAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO AID THEIR SAFE EXIT FROM THE STREETS. BY BRINGING OUR RESOURCES TO THE STREETS, WE REMOVE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING SERVICES AND BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.Expenses $677,129 · grants $188,457
- THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) IS A U.S. FEDERAL INITIATIVE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AIMED AT PREVENTING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 24 AND UNDER). IT FUNDS COMMUNITIES TO BUILD YOUTH-LED, CROSS-SYSTEM HOUSING AND SUPPORT SOLUTIONS0
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
- 39-1185304
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,960,995
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,606,833
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,606,833 | $7,648,226 | $6,960,995 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,617,892 | $7,511,170 | $6,804,517 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,100,355 | $6,925,356 | $6,978,701 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,087,047 | $6,103,915 | $6,399,972 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 39-1185304).
Questions about PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC
- What is the EIN of PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC is 39-1185304.
- Is PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE 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 PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC 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 PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC 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 PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TIMOTHY BAACK.
- Who are the officers and directors of PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,000 (TIMOTHY BAACK, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does PATHFINDERS MILWAUKEE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,606,833, expenses of $7,648,226 and total assets of $6,960,995 at year end.
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