Nonprofit · EIN 86-2166259
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $665,918 | $498,358 | $167,560 | $245,398 | $38,873 | $206,525 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $455,051 | $464,960 | -$9,909 | $57,045 | $18,080 | $38,965 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $165,593 | $156,196 | $9,397 | $50,597 | $0 | $50,597 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ (amended) | $88,719 | $60,804 | $27,915 | $41,200 | – | $41,200 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $613,587
- of which government grants
- $179,097
- Program service revenue
- $52,257
- Investment income
- $74
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,529
- Other salaries and wages
- $191,521
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $376,763
- Professional fundraising fees
- $2,400
- Occupancy
- $47,804
- Travel
- $3,036
- Program services (functional)
- $353,848
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,589
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,330
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,045
- Total assets, end of year
- $245,398
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,873
- Net assets, end of year
- $206,525
- Gross receipts
- $665,918
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlyn Lewis | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $99,529 | $11,993 |
| Mariah Harris | Board President Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Johnson | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mathew Frank | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Isabelle Koenig | Secretrary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Khaira | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlyn Lewis | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $0 | $96,991 |
| Mitchell Lewis | Board President Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| Mariah Harris | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mathew Frank | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Isabelle Koenig | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Khaira | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlyn Lewis | Executive Director | 40 | $74,400 |
| Mitchell Lewis | Board President | 15 | $0 |
| Mariah Harris | Board Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew Frank | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlyn Lewis | Executive Director | 40 | $42,800 |
| Mitchell Lewis | Board President | 15 | $0 |
| Mariah Harris | Board Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew Frank | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1433 N WATER ST STE 400, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-2603
- In care of
- % CAITLYN LEWIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2343 North Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53211
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Caitlyn Lewis, 1433 N Water St, Ste 400, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Caitlyn Lewis, 2343 North Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53211
- Signed the 990
- Caitlyn Lewis, Community Center for Immigrants
- Phone
- (414) 708-2303
Mission
Community Center for Immigrants facilitates integration and fosters self-sufficiency in the immigrant community by providing English and Citizenship education programs and immigration legal services. Our goal is to develop the literacy and civic knowledge required to obtain U.S. citizenship and actively participate in American society.
Program accomplishments
- CCIs English Literacy & Civics program innovatively teaches English and workplace skills to refugee students enhancing their life skills. The ELL services include: Beginner Literacy for those with limited English proficiency focusing on reading writing speaking and listening. High Beginning and Intermediate courses improve overall language skills. English Language for Citizenship offers language and civic knowledge for US citizenship application. English Language for Civic Rights and Responsibilities workshops cover American political systems and rights aiding in democratic participation and immigration navigation. Guest speakers include local officials employers financial experts and FoodShare advocates. Field trips to local businesses and the Milwaukee Public Library provide experiential learning. Outreach events recruit new refugees including citizenship celebrations and World Refugee Day participation. Transportation assistance is provided through gas cards. Translation services are available for various program activities. Referrals to other agencies support participants needs including legal services for green card and citizenship applications. CCIs Citizenship education program teaches the language skills and civics knowledge necessary to obtain US citizenship and become an active member of the community. Our courses build personal confidence and encourage the use of English in practical situations outside the classroom. We leverage a team of experienced instructors to deliver educational programming to hard-to-reach limited literate learners. Additionally to overcome barriers to adult education we provide transportation childcare and online classes.Expenses $134,143
- In 2022 CCI obtained Department of Justice certification to provide immigration legal services enhancing refugee access to affordable aid and ensuring fairness in the naturalization process. CCIs experts assist immigrants in obtaining permanent residency such as green cards and guide them through the U.S. citizenship journey. Services include document preparation for green cards and citizenship applications assistance with the naturalization exam and accompanying individuals to citizenship interviews. Notable achievements involve helping 400 refugees gain U.S. citizenship and aiding over 800 refugees in green card applications since starting our immigration services. To address citizenship challenges for immigrants with disabilities CCI offers health services through our legal department. We assist disabled refugees in obtaining medical exam exemptions accessing vaccines and connecting with primary care providers.Expenses $219,705
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2166259
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $245,398
- Income (IRS master file)
- $665,918
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $665,918 | $498,358 | $245,398 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $455,051 | $464,960 | $57,045 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $165,593 | $156,196 | $50,597 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $88,719 | $60,804 | $41,200 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Caitlyn Lewis | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-2166259).
Questions about COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED is 86-2166259.
- Is COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED 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 COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED 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 COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED 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 COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Caitlyn Lewis.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,529 (Caitlyn Lewis, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $665,918, expenses of $498,358 and total assets of $245,398 at year end.
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