Nonprofit · EIN 46-0882621
OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $123,593 | $85,480 | $38,113 | $81,643 | $0 | $81,643 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $74,415 | $58,334 | $16,081 | $43,530 | $0 | $43,530 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,038
- Membership dues
- $14,388
- Program service revenue
- $45,544
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,008
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$437
- Other revenue
- $3,052
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $35,151
- Occupancy
- $14,034
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,961
- Other expenses
- $32,334
- Program services (functional)
- $28,837
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,530
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,643
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,643
- Cash, savings and investments
- $81,643
- Gross receipts
- $133,673
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Grayshaw | President | 10 | $0 |
| Andrew Kelly | President Elect | 10 | $0 |
| Brad West | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Anthony Porcelli | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| James Burdsall | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Maverick Faz-Thill | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Justin Thomaas | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Sielaff | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Cameron Jaeger | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Grayshaw | President | 10 | $0 |
| Andrew Kelly | President Elect | 10 | $0 |
| Brad West | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Anthony Porcelli | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Mawce Artman | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Rowan Biebel | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| James Burdsall | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Maverick Faz-Thill | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Alex Sanders | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1325 N VAN BUREN ST APT 604, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-2666
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO BOX 1968, Milwaukee WI 53202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Patrick Grayshaw, 1362 Martha Washington Drive, Wauwatosa WI 53213
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Anthony Porcelli, Treasurer
- Phone
- (917) 804-1710
- Website
- www.ourvoicemke.org
Mission
We are a LGBTQ+ chorus for all who enjoy singing in the Tenor, Baritone, or Bass range. As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to come and engage in meaningful musical experiences. We also do outreach to the broader community to be a positive voice for the LGBTQ community through music and engagement. OVM is organized and promoted by singing and non-singing members who devote their time, talents, and financial support to do everything it takes on stage and behind the scenes to make the music happen. We are truly a community chorus, committed to spreading harmony and goodwill throughout Milwaukee and beyond.
Program accomplishments
- We have grown from approx. 80 to 125 members in the in the last year alone, thus fulfilling our mission of providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to come and engage in meaningful musical experiences.
- Our Spring 2025 concert program "The Art of Healing" was held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center over three performances, with 503 attendees representing a diverse audience composed of people of wide range ages, races, and genders.Expenses $9,326
- Our Winter 2025 concert program "Hallmarked Homos" was held at the Alverno College's Pittman theater over two performances, with 1031 attendees representing a diverse audience composed of people of wide range ages, races, and genders.Expenses $19,511
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0882621
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6B)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,643
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,673
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $123,593 | $85,480 | $81,643 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $74,415 | $58,334 | $43,530 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Patrick Grayshaw | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Carl J Wagner | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JAMES ANDRZEJEWSKI | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: John Walch | 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 46-0882621).
Questions about OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE
- What is the EIN of OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE is 46-0882621.
- Is OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE 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 OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE 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 OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Patrick Grayshaw.
- Who are the officers and directors of OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OUR VOICE MILWAUKEE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $123,593, expenses of $85,480 and total assets of $81,643 at year end.
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