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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2937896

PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53208

Financials

$368K$399K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$367,870$399,073-$31,203$92,524$173,784-$81,260
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$367,870
of which government grants
$367,870
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$65,123
Other salaries and wages
$150,412
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$261,655
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$155
Accounting fees
$9,906
Occupancy
$37,004
Travel
$4,400
Program services (functional)
$335,264
Management and general (functional)
$63,809

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,868
Total assets, end of year
$92,524
Total liabilities, end of year
$173,784
Net assets, end of year
-$81,260
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$81,260
Gross receipts
$367,870
Employees
9
Volunteers
5
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHIRLEY DRAKEGENERAL MANAGER
Officer
40$71,827$10,247
JEFF PERZANBOARD PRESIDENT (THRU SEPT 2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STACI YOUNGBOARD PRESIDENT (FROM SEPT 2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RONALD FARRBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VICTOR KILPATRICKBOARD SECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TRACEY SBRAGGLABOARD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3732 W WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 320, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-3166
In care of
% CLARENCE JOHNSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHIRLEY DRAKE, 2600 WEST NORTH AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205
Signed the 990
SHIRLEY DRAKE, GENERAL MANAGER
Phone
(414) 885-2234
Website
PSLWI.ORG
Return prepared by
WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE WORK, PRACTICE, AND UTILIZATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN SUPPORTING WELLNESS AND RECOVERY OF THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE NEEDS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM: MADE UP OF THREE KEY PILLARS, THE PROGRAM ENGAGES FAMILIES IN CARE AND SERVICES THROUGH THE VALUABLE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF PARENT PEER SPECIALISTS. ENGAGEMENT IS FOCUSED ON LISTENING TO THE FAMILY'S UNIQUE JOURNEY AND DEVELOPING A SUPPORTIVE PLAN WITH THE FAMILY'S TEAM TO MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS. ADVOCACY SERVICES AMPLIFY FAMILY VOICES, ENSURING FAMILIES ARE HEARD IN DECISIONS THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORT, HELPING FAMILIES NAVIGATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS, ADVOCATE FOR RESOURCES, AND DRIVE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CHANGE. THE FAMILY GOVERNANCE COUNCIL IS COMPRISED OF FAMILIES AND YOUTH SERVED BY CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, THE WRAPAROUND MILWAUKEE SYSTEM OF CARE, AND SYSTEM PARTNERS. THE FAMILY GOVERNANCE COUNCIL DEVELOPS A PLAN OF ACTION AND MOVES FORWARD A SET OF RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SYSTEM FUNCTIONING OR ADDRESS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND NEEDS.
    Expenses $154,534
  • PROJECT WISE TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM: EQUIPS TEENS WITH DECISION-MAKING TOOLS AND PEER SUPPORT TO RESIST PEER PRESSURE. USING THE WYMAN TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM, THE PROGRAM FOSTERS RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY AMONG YOUTH THROUGH A SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM FACILITATED BY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $139,548
  • PARENT PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM: EMPOWERS PARENTS THROUGH THE WISDOM OF LIVED EXPERIENCE AND OFFERING COMPASSIONATE AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE TO NAVIGATE FAMILY NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, GROUP SESSIONS, AND WORKSHOPS TAILORED TO DIVERSE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY NEEDS.
    Expenses $24,438
  • CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION - YOUTH CONNECTIONS - MONTHLY WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIP, AND PEER-FED DISCUSSIONS SUPPORT TEENS IN BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, HELPING THEM NAVIGATE ADOLESCENCE WITH RESILIENCE AND STRENGTH. PARENT CAFES - OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN PARENTS THROUGH CONNECTION BY SHARING THEIR STORIES AND COLLECTIVELY DEVELOPING STRATEGIES. DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES HEALING, BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THEIR FAMILY STRUCTURE, AND FOSTER NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS. WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING - A 16-HOUR, EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP THAT PROMOTES DIGNITY AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE NEEDS IN ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING WELLNESS.
    Expenses $16,744

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
86-2937896
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$92,524
Income (IRS master file)
$367,870

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$367,870$399,073$92,524XML

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 86-2937896).

Questions about PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED

What is the EIN of PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED is 86-2937896.
Is PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED 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 PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED 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 PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED 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 PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHIRLEY DRAKE.
Who are the officers and directors of PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,827 (SHIRLEY DRAKE, GENERAL MANAGER).
How much revenue does PEER SPECIALISTS LIMITED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $367,870, expenses of $399,073 and total assets of $92,524 at year end.

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