Nonprofit · EIN 39-2033029
ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $426,272 | $400,717 | $25,555 | $242,921 | $100,957 | $141,964 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $461,579 | $471,817 | -$10,238 | $189,827 | $73,418 | $116,409 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $407,098 | $427,137 | -$20,039 | $199,744 | $72,124 | $127,620 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $423,074
- of which government grants
- $14,078
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,290
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$131
- Other revenue
- -$92
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $232,325
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $237,327
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $844
- Occupancy
- $25,590
- Travel
- $11,000
- Depreciation
- $4,783
- Program services (functional)
- $238,788
- Management and general (functional)
- $158,565
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,364
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $189,827
- Total assets, end of year
- $242,921
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $100,957
- Net assets, end of year
- $141,964
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $139,413
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $71,964
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $70,000
- Gross receipts
- $428,938
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA WADE | PRESIDENT/FO Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BARBARA MELSHEIMER | DIR. OPERATI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARIA VENTO | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JENNIFER BERRY | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHARON PATTERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DANIELLE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| QUENTIEN TYRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LEA HORTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA WADE | PRESIDENT/FO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA MELSHEIMER | DIR. OPERATI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRYAN GARCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARIA VENTO | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JENNIFER BERRY | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHARON PATTERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DANIELLE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA WADE | PRESIDENT/FO Trustee or director | 40 | $81,546 | $1,200 |
| BARBARA MELSHEIMER | DIR. OPERATI Trustee or director | 40 | $53,770 | $1,200 |
| BRYAN GARCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PEREZ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| TYECHA PETTIGREW | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LINDSEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| ARUN GAMIDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY TAYLOR-GLADNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ERZBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHELLE PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2432 N TEUTONIA AVE CONDO 2, MILWAUKEE, WI 53206-2534
- In care of
- % BARB MELSHEIMER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LINDA WADE, 4120 S LAKE DRIVE C461, ST FRANCIS, WI 53235
- Signed the 990
- LINDA WADE, PRESIDENT/FOUNDER
- Phone
- (414) 344-3019
- Website
- ABOVETHECLOUDSMILWAUKEE.COM
- Return prepared by
- JANKINS JABLONSKI LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE FREE, FAITH BASED, ARTS EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 5-17, WHO LACK FINE ARTS EXPOSURE AND ACCESS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING 2025, WE SERVED 352 (MILWAUKEE, WI) AND 129 (FORT WORTH, TX) USING ARTS (BALLET INTERPRETIVE MOVEMENTS,URBAN DANCE, DRAMA AND PIANO). WE OFFER WELL ROUNDED FREE QUALITY FAITH-BASED CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS TO INNER CITY CHILDREN.Expenses $238,788
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
- 39-2033029
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $242,921
- Income (IRS master file)
- $428,938
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $426,272 | $400,717 | $242,921 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $461,579 | $471,817 | $189,827 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $407,098 | $427,137 | $199,744 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $365,452 | $446,897 | $424,272 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 39-2033029).
Questions about ABOVE THE CLOUDS
- What is the EIN of ABOVE THE CLOUDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABOVE THE CLOUDS is 39-2033029.
- Is ABOVE THE CLOUDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to ABOVE THE CLOUDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ABOVE THE CLOUDS 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 ABOVE THE CLOUDS 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 ABOVE THE CLOUDS 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 ABOVE THE CLOUDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LINDA WADE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABOVE THE CLOUDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ABOVE THE CLOUDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $426,272, expenses of $400,717 and total assets of $242,921 at year end.
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