WAYS TO WORK INC
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2018 · Form 990EZ · revenue $167K · expenses $288K · assets $111K
- EIN
- 39-1945011
- Address
- 648 N PLANKINTON AVE STE 425, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203
- Website
- www.waystowork.org
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- -
- Ruling date
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Mission
The mission of Ways to Work, Inc. is to strengthen the capacity of member organizations of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, Inc. To serve their communities by promoting strategies to improve the financial condition of distressed families.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
11 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan N Dreyfus | CEO | 2012-2018 | $3,015 | $1,608,045 | 5 |
| Kristi Scharl | CFO | 2015-2018 | $2,823 | $373,192 | 5 |
| John Schmidt (former) | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2010-2017 | $70,181 | $1,431,380 | 6 |
| Jeffrey Faulkner (former) | PRESIDENT | 2010-2014 | $133,092 | $824,308 | 1 |
| Peter Goldberg (former) | CEO - ALLIANCE | 2010-2011 | $466,509 | $753,655 | 2 |
| Matthew Mueller (former) | Executive Director | 2010-2015 | $138,272 | $647,013 | 1 |
| Wendell E Willis (former) | VP - Operations | 2010-2015 | $58,474 | $618,824 | 1 |
| Robert Cacace (former) | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE | 2010-2012 | $186,702 | $546,818 | 3 |
| Linda Brost (former) | VP - DEVELOPMENT | 2011-2013 | $101,853 | $303,355 | 1 |
| Matt Mueller (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2016 | $194,248 | $194,248 | 1 |
| Stephen C Mack (former) | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 2011-2013 | $0 | $23,772 | 5 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
16 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Applegate Strand | DIRECTOR | 2013-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Donald W Layden Jr | DIRECTOR | 2010-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Milton J Little Jr | DIRECTOR | 2016-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| J Hunter Atkins | CHAIRMAN | 2010-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tonya Jackson Smallwood | DIRECTOR | 2012-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Milton J Littler Jr (former) | director | 2010-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott W Humphrey (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John A Shutkin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer L Dorn (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Donald H Goughler (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Timothy P Hanley (former) | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2010-2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Burton Sonenstein (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2012 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Krista Larson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| William Grinker (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard J Cohen (former) | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 2010 | 0 | $0 reported | 4 |
| Nyla K Woods (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2018 · 7 people listed · 2 paid, $6K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN N DREYFUS | CEO | 3 | $2,183 | - | $832 | $3,015 | 5 |
| KRISTI SCHARL | CFO | 5 | $2,235 | - | $588 | $2,823 | 5 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA JACKSON SMALLWOOD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLE JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JUDY STRAND | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2017 · 8 people listed · 3 paid, $434K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN N DREYFUS | CEO | 3 | $22,865 | $257,227 | $5,716 | $285,808 | 5 |
| KRISTI SCHARL | CFO | 5 | $17,307 | $34,615 | $25,961 | $77,883 | 5 |
| JOHN R SCHMIDT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 18 | $31,581 | $38,600 | $0 | $70,181 | 6 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA JACKSON SMALLWOOD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLE JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JUDY STRAND | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2016 · 9 people listed · 4 paid, $866K · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN N DREYFUS | CEO | 3 | $22,940 | $252,538 | $11,270 | $286,748 | 5 |
| JOHN R SCHMIDT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 18 | $101,323 | $123,840 | $0 | $225,163 | 6 |
| MATT MUELLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $174,918 | $0 | $19,330 | $194,248 | 1 |
| KRISTI SCHARL | CFO | 12 | $47,949 | $84,363 | $27,518 | $159,830 | 5 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA JACKSON SMALLWOOD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLE JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JUDY STRAND | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2015 · 10 people listed · 5 paid, $816K · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan N Dreyfus | CEO | 6 | $39,843 | $225,777 | $11,468 | $277,088 | 5 |
| John R Schmidt | COO | 12 | $60,146 | $140,340 | $9,498 | $209,984 | 6 |
| Matthew Mueller | Executive Director | 40 | $117,977 | $0 | $20,295 | $138,272 | 1 |
| Kristi Scharl | CFO | 4 | $10,818 | $97,358 | $24,480 | $132,656 | 5 |
| Wendell E Willis | VP - Operations | 40 | $55,891 | $0 | $2,583 | $58,474 | 1 |
| J Hunter Atkins | Chairman | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tonya Jackson Smallwood | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Donald W Layden Jr | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| Milton J Littler Jr | director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Strand | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2014 · 10 people listed · 5 paid, $778K · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN N DREYFUS | CEO | 6 | $35,850 | $203,150 | $12,093 | $251,093 | 5 |
| JOHN R SCHMIDT | COO/CFO | 10 | $42,250 | $126,750 | $10,189 | $179,189 | 6 |
| JEFFREY FAULKNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $117,345 | $0 | $15,747 | $133,092 | 1 |
| WENDELL E WILLIS | VP - OPERATIONS | 40 | $89,681 | $0 | $22,614 | $112,295 | 1 |
| MATTHEW MUELLER | VP - FUNDING | 40 | $93,995 | $0 | $8,819 | $102,814 | 1 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA JACKSON SMALLWOOD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLER JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT W HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 17 people listed · 6 paid, $952K · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN N DREYFUS | CEO | 6 | $37,587 | $212,990 | $10,206 | $260,783 | 5 |
| JOHN R SCHMIDT | COO/CFO | 6 | $26,779 | $151,748 | $10,763 | $189,290 | 6 |
| JEFFREY FAULKNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $151,255 | $0 | $26,300 | $177,555 | 1 |
| MATTHEW MUELLER | VP - FUNDING | 40 | $88,132 | $0 | $22,920 | $111,052 | 1 |
| WENDELL E WILLIS | VP - OPERATIONS | 40 | $87,905 | $0 | $23,099 | $111,004 | 1 |
| LINDA BROST | VP - DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $84,892 | $0 | $16,961 | $101,853 | 1 |
| JOHN A SHUTKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER L DORN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD H GOUGHLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA JACKSON SMALLWOOD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIMOTHY P HANLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLER JR | VICE CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY APPLEGATE STRAND | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEPHEN MACK | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| SCOTT W HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 18 people listed · 7 paid, $1.1M · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN DREYFUS | CEO | 3 | $34,839 | $197,420 | $11,251 | $243,510 | 5 |
| ROBERT CACACE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE | 3 | $27,940 | $136,414 | $22,348 | $186,702 | 3 |
| JOHN R SCHMIDT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4 | $14,124 | $142,811 | $20,692 | $177,627 | 6 |
| JEFFREY FAULKNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $147,342 | $0 | $25,296 | $172,638 | 1 |
| WENDELL E WILLIS | VP - OPERATIONS | 40 | $93,291 | $0 | $20,495 | $113,786 | 1 |
| LINDA BROST | VP - DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $86,966 | $0 | $16,293 | $103,259 | 1 |
| MATTHEW MUELLER | VP - FUNDING | 40 | $78,774 | $0 | $21,806 | $100,580 | 1 |
| JOHN A SHUTKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER L DORN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD H GOUGHLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA JACKSON SMALLWOOD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIMOTHY P HANLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLER JR | VICE CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BURTON SONENSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN MACK | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| SCOTT W HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 19 people listed · 8 paid, $1.3M · 0 employees · 12 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER GOLDBERG | CEO - ALLIANCE | 3 | $67,861 | $384,545 | $14,103 | $466,509 | 2 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4 | $16,023 | $162,010 | $24,989 | $203,022 | 6 |
| ROBERT CACACE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE | 3 | $15,317 | $137,851 | $24,696 | $177,864 | 3 |
| JEFFREY FAULKNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $145,844 | $0 | $24,223 | $170,067 | 1 |
| WENDELL E WILLIS | VICE PRESIDENT - OPERATIONS | 40 | $90,604 | $0 | $21,292 | $111,896 | 1 |
| MATTHEW MUELLER | VICE PRESIDENT - FUNDING | 40 | $77,701 | $0 | $20,755 | $98,456 | 1 |
| LINDA BROST | VICE PRESIDENT - DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $82,816 | $0 | $15,427 | $98,243 | 1 |
| STEPHEN MACK | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0 | $3,375 | $19,125 | $1,272 | $23,772 | 5 |
| JOHN A SHUTKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER L DORN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD H GOUGHLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM GRINKER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIMOTHY P HANLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KRISTA LARSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLER JR | VICE CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BURTON SONENSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT W HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 17 people listed · 6 paid, $1.0M · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER GOLDBERG | CEO - ALLIANCE | 3 | $27,285 | $245,567 | $14,294 | $287,146 | 2 |
| ROBERT CACACE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE | 3 | $24,852 | $130,476 | $26,924 | $182,252 | 3 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4 | $13,224 | $133,708 | $29,992 | $176,924 | 6 |
| JEFFREY FAULKNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $143,289 | $0 | $27,667 | $170,956 | 1 |
| WENDELL E WILLIS | VICE PRESIDENT - OPERATIONS | 40 | $85,275 | $0 | $26,094 | $111,369 | 1 |
| MATTHEW MUELLER | VICE PRESIDENT - FUNDING SUPPORT SERVICES | 40 | $71,380 | $0 | $24,459 | $95,839 | 1 |
| JOHN A SHUTKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J HUNTER ATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NYLA K WOODS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD H GOUGHLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM GRINKER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIMOTHY P HANLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KRISTA LARSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DONALD W LAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MILTON J LITTLER JR | VICE CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BURTON SONENSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD J COHEN | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2018 · 1 contractor · $108K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIS | CAROL STREAM, IL | LOAN PROCESSING | $107,755 |
2017 · 1 contractor · $111K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIS | CAROL STREAM, IL | LOAN PROCESSING | $110,833 |
2016 · 2 contractors · $439K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR STRONG FAMILIES AND | MILWAUKEE, WI | MANAGEMENT FEES AND SPACE RENTAL | $276,360 |
| FIS | CAROL STREAM, IL | LOAN PROCESSING | $162,697 |
2015 · 2 contractors · $596K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNI | Milwaukee, WI | Management Fees/Space Rental | $355,430 |
| FIS | Milwaukee, WI | Loan Processing | $240,874 |
2014 · 3 contractors · $1.0M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNI | MILWAUKEE, WI | MANAGEMENT FEES/SPACE RENTAL | $434,733 |
| WILLOW TREE CONSULTING GROUP LLC | CHICAGO, IL | CONSULTING | $311,619 |
| FIS | MILWAUKEE, WI | LOAN PROCESSING | $288,587 |
2013 · 4 contractors · $1.1M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | MANAGEMENT FEES/SPACE RENTAL | $454,282 | |
| FIS | LOAN PROCESSING | $270,762 | |
| ACCENTURE LLP | CONSULTING | $233,845 | |
| KEMP GOLDBERG PARTNERS | MARKETING | $134,729 |
2012 · 3 contractors · $864K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | MILWAUKEE, WI | MANAGEMENT FEES | $499,220 |
| FIS | MILWAUKEE, WI | LOAN PROCESSING | $249,093 |
| KEMP GOLDBERG PARTNERS | PORTLAND, ME | MARKETING | $115,835 |
2011 · 4 contractors · $885K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILIES INTERNATIONAL INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | MANAGEMENT FEES | $326,863 |
| GROWTH PHILANTHROPY NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | FUND RAISING | $195,600 |
| FIS | MILWAUKEE, WI | LOAN PROCESSING | $189,636 |
| ICF INCORPORATED LLC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | PROGRAM EVALUATION | $173,361 |
2010 · 2 contractors · $392K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILIES INTERNATIONAL INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | MANAGEMENT FEES | $240,899 |
| FIS | MILWAUKEE, WI | LOAN PROCESSING | $151,430 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2015 · 6 grants to organizations · $38K
2014 · 17 grants to organizations · $270K
2013 · 23 grants to organizations · $628K
2012 · 20 grants to organizations · $760K
Listed grants add up to $760,324; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $827,324. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2011 · 23 grants to organizations · $1.4M
Listed grants add up to $1,350,873; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $1,384,672. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2010 · 15 grants to organizations · $783K
Listed grants add up to $783,263; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $821,163. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $166,815 | $287,692 | $111,197 | $91,929 | $822 | $56,971 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $183,396 | $189,482 | $369,946 | $212,806 | $1,992 | $154,072 | $71,753 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $320,373 | $1,159,109 | $1,686,792 | $218,892 | $2,463 | $322,737 | $187,815 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $770,207 | $1,779,449 | $7,951,163 | $1,060,818 | $96,395 | $601,259 | $284,675 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,919,615 | $3,208,066 | $12,151,962 | $2,179,579 | $1,732,156 | $872,804 | $379,121 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,193,838 | $4,127,403 | $13,856,703 | $2,661,908 | $1,075,227 | $745,146 | $476,549 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,145,491 | $3,908,212 | $16,121,258 | $4,592,395 | $2,252,041 | $626,679 | $483,276 | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,583,303 | $4,684,022 | $17,684,307 | $5,135,491 | $3,793,611 | $514,929 | $608,448 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,652,448 | $3,287,790 | $13,506,707 | $5,384,398 | $2,121,768 | $405,609 | $476,074 | 0 | 10 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- SOCIAL CURRENT INC Sturtevant, WI · 4 people in common (Donald W Layden Jr, Kristi Scharl, Milton J Little Jr)
- UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF AMERICA INC Milwaukee, WI · 2 people in common (Kristi Scharl, Susan N Dreyfus)
- WELLPOINT CARE NETWORK INC Milwaukee, WI · 1 person in common (Kristi Scharl)
- AMERICAN PUBLIC HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION Arlington, VA · 1 person in common (Susan N Dreyfus)
- METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICE Gresham, OR · 1 person in common (Judy Applegate Strand)
- COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION FOR Milwaukee, WI · 1 person in common (Donald W Layden Jr)
- WELLPOINT CARE FOUNDATION INC Milwaukee, WI · 1 person in common (Kristi Scharl)
- FAMILIES INTERNATIONAL INC Milwaukee, WI · 1 person in common (Susan N Dreyfus)
Funders of this organization
5 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,228,000 in all, tax years 2010 to 2014. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAYS TO WORK INC” | 2010-2012 | 3 | $408,000 | 2012 | $158,000 | show |
| W K KELLOGG FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAYS TO WORK INC” | 2010-2012 | 3 | $375,000 | 2012 | $128,582 | show |
| PRUDENTIAL FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAYS TO WORK INC” | 2013-2014 | 2 | $350,000 | 2014 | $200,000 | show |
| FORD FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Ways to Work Inc” | 2013 | 1 | $75,000 | 2013 | $75,000 | show |
| VIRGINIA NONPROIT HOUSING COALITION | Public charity | Exact | 2013 | 1 | $20,000 | 2013 | $20,000 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAY TO GO INC | VA | P52 | $453,567 | $446,493 | Executive Director | $50,795 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| WE WORK THE WATERWAYS INC | MS | J21 | $388,289 | $305,212 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| FREEDOM TO WORK INC | DC | Not reported | $61,000 | $27,113 | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| LETS GO TO WORK INC | TX | J33 | $49,729 | $42,108 | CEO | $198,946 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| NEW WAYS TO WORK NWW | CA | J20 | $48,364 | $47,211 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| NEW WAYS TO WORK INC | CA | Not reported | $3,446,489 | $2,686,169 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $194,178 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
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| CODE TO WORK INC | NY | Not reported | $15,140 | $34,797 | CEO | $2,602 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| WHEELS TO WORK INC | OH | P52 | $13,417 | $9,334 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| The Way to Work | NY | Not reported | $0 | $25 | Chairman | $0 | Similar name |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2018 · Form 990EZ · $287,692 spent · pay $91,336 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $161,060 | 56.0% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $91,336 | 31.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $30,476 | 10.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $4,792 | 1.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $28 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $287,692 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $189,482 spent · pay $112,097 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $111,246 | $111,094 | $152 | - | 58.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $83,905 | $77,943 | $5,962 | - | 44.3% | |
| Fees: management | $75,000 | - | $75,000 | - | 39.6% | |
| Interest | $28,306 | $28,306 | - | - | 14.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $14,844 | $10,785 | $4,059 | - | 7.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $13,348 | $9,698 | $3,650 | - | 7.0% | |
| Office expenses | $8,373 | $5,211 | $3,162 | - | 4.4% | |
| Information technology | $7,716 | $7,209 | $507 | - | 4.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,278 | - | $7,278 | - | 3.8% | |
| Occupancy | $6,021 | $1,021 | $5,000 | - | 3.2% | |
| Insurance | $5,618 | - | $5,618 | - | 3.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,593 | - | $1,593 | - | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $90 | $15 | $75 | - | 0.0% | |
| All other expenses | -$173,856 | -$181,289 | $7,433 | $0 | -91.8% | |
| Total | $189,482 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $1,159,109 spent · pay $412,764 · grants $0 · events $36
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: management | $249,960 | $0 | $249,960 | $0 | 21.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $187,815 | $5,810 | $182,005 | $0 | 16.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $164,301 | $163,591 | $710 | $0 | 14.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $153,951 | $147,516 | $6,435 | $0 | 13.3% | |
| Interest | $153,763 | $153,763 | $0 | $0 | 13.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $54,750 | $29,360 | $25,390 | $0 | 4.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $39,533 | $0 | $39,533 | $0 | 3.4% | |
| All other expenses | $37,474 | $30,316 | $7,158 | $0 | 3.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $27,740 | $0 | $27,740 | $0 | 2.4% | |
| Occupancy | $26,400 | $16,000 | $10,400 | $0 | 2.3% | |
| Information technology | $17,064 | $16,922 | $142 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $16,248 | $11,768 | $4,480 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,775 | $0 | $15,775 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $7,815 | $0 | $7,815 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $6,081 | $6,081 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $403 | $403 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $36 | $36 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,159,109 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $1,779,449 spent · pay $496,629 · grants $38,050 · events $251
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $355,107 | $346,018 | $9,089 | - | 20.0% | |
| Fees: management | $331,096 | $72,360 | $258,736 | - | 18.6% | |
| Interest | $323,516 | $323,516 | - | - | 18.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $284,675 | $173,986 | $46,950 | $63,739 | 16.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $102,842 | $62,855 | $16,961 | $23,026 | 5.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $63,221 | $24,676 | $38,545 | - | 3.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $57,931 | $30,798 | $11,654 | $15,479 | 3.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $55,535 | $31,806 | $23,729 | - | 3.1% | |
| Occupancy | $41,928 | $22,142 | $16,068 | $3,718 | 2.4% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $38,050 | $38,050 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $35,746 | $19,004 | $7,191 | $9,551 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Rental and Maintenance | $24,333 | $24,248 | $85 | - | 1.4% |
| Office expenses | $22,560 | $21,692 | $868 | - | 1.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $20,771 | - | $20,771 | - | 1.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $19,935 | - | $19,935 | - | 1.1% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $15,435 | $8,206 | $3,105 | $4,124 | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $7,923 | $5,382 | $1,646 | $895 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing | $4,939 | $4,917 | $22 | - | 0.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $251 | $108 | $51 | $92 | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Provision for Bad Debts | -$26,345 | -$26,345 | - | - | -1.5% |
| Total | $1,779,449 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $3,208,066 spent · pay $967,868 · grants $270,151 · events $10,548
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $637,269 | $608,440 | $28,829 | - | 19.9% | |
| Fees: management | $391,917 | $38,613 | $353,304 | - | 12.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $379,121 | $151,281 | $98,355 | $129,485 | 11.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $370,050 | $147,662 | $96,001 | $126,387 | 11.5% | |
| Interest | $348,601 | $348,601 | - | - | 10.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $270,151 | $270,151 | - | - | 8.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $146,622 | $26,086 | $80,304 | $40,232 | 4.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS | $143,394 | $143,394 | - | - | 4.5% |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $111,228 | $47,486 | $63,742 | - | 3.5% |
| Fees: legal | $101,096 | $67,175 | $33,921 | - | 3.2% | |
| Travel | $69,071 | $54,658 | $8,771 | $5,642 | 2.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $55,550 | $9,883 | $30,424 | $15,243 | 1.7% | |
| Occupancy | $42,816 | $15,534 | $16,118 | $11,164 | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $32,993 | $30,444 | $2,437 | $112 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE | $28,050 | $27,985 | $65 | - | 0.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $25,805 | $6,500 | $19,305 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $16,525 | $2,940 | $9,051 | $4,534 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $14,986 | - | $14,986 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING | $12,273 | $11,943 | $330 | - | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $10,548 | $9,107 | $1,282 | $159 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $3,208,066 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $4,127,403 spent · pay $1,209,408 · grants $627,969 · events $62,087
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $680,238 | $579,438 | $100,800 | - | 16.5% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $627,969 | $627,969 | - | - | 15.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $476,549 | $125,754 | $232,334 | $118,461 | 11.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $466,607 | $381,270 | $16,362 | $68,975 | 11.3% | |
| Interest | $361,110 | $361,110 | - | - | 8.7% | |
| Fees: management | $347,989 | $283,748 | $64,241 | - | 8.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS | $270,775 | $270,775 | - | - | 6.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $160,289 | $18,388 | $127,569 | $14,332 | 3.9% | |
| Travel | $137,778 | $85,376 | $43,127 | $9,275 | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $81,594 | $46,651 | $34,943 | - | 2.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $79,622 | $9,134 | $63,369 | $7,119 | 1.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $67,447 | $59,285 | $8,162 | - | 1.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $62,087 | $59,120 | $2,552 | $415 | 1.5% | |
| Office expenses | $51,032 | $37,767 | $13,202 | $63 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE | $50,206 | $29,388 | $19,158 | $1,660 | 1.2% |
| Fees: lobbying | $48,335 | - | $48,335 | - | 1.2% | |
| Occupancy | $41,931 | $15,548 | $17,403 | $8,980 | 1.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $32,820 | $9,753 | $23,067 | - | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $28,877 | - | $28,877 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING | $27,807 | $25,253 | $2,302 | $252 | 0.7% |
| Pension plan contributions | $26,341 | $3,022 | $20,964 | $2,355 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $4,127,403 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $3,908,212 spent · pay $1,205,440 · grants $827,324 · events $53,441
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $827,324 | $827,324 | - | - | 21.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $498,184 | $313,723 | $155,982 | $28,479 | 12.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $483,276 | $142,033 | $229,572 | $111,671 | 12.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $461,579 | $297,833 | $117,592 | $46,154 | 11.8% | |
| Interest | $358,919 | $358,919 | - | - | 9.2% | |
| Fees: management | $308,022 | $258,421 | $46,101 | $3,500 | 7.9% | |
| Travel | $154,132 | $112,586 | $39,500 | $2,046 | 3.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $151,183 | $71,038 | $52,654 | $27,491 | 3.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $107,149 | $83,069 | $24,080 | - | 2.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $82,370 | $38,704 | $28,688 | $14,978 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $72,127 | $48,110 | $24,017 | - | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE | $68,061 | $61,012 | $7,049 | - | 1.7% |
| Office expenses | $59,757 | $39,065 | $20,659 | $33 | 1.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $53,441 | $46,999 | $6,442 | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $45,450 | - | $45,450 | - | 1.2% | |
| Occupancy | $41,928 | $16,145 | $18,052 | $7,731 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING | $28,949 | $24,266 | $4,683 | - | 0.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $28,304 | - | $28,304 | - | 0.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $27,032 | $12,702 | $9,415 | $4,915 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $24,079 | $6,777 | $15,989 | $1,313 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: investment management | $16,391 | - | $16,391 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS | $10,555 | $10,555 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Total | $3,908,212 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $4,684,022 spent · pay $1,168,607 · grants $1,384,672 · events $44,916
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,384,672 | $1,384,672 | - | - | 29.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $626,020 | $518,057 | $75,661 | $32,302 | 13.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $608,448 | $148,598 | $317,980 | $141,870 | 13.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $418,215 | $146,610 | $189,698 | $81,907 | 8.9% | |
| Interest | $280,875 | $280,875 | - | - | 6.0% | |
| Other (as described) | MANAGEMENT FEES | $217,865 | $90,200 | $127,665 | - | 4.7% |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $195,600 | - | - | $195,600 | 4.2% | |
| Travel | $143,890 | $108,902 | $31,486 | $3,502 | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS | $119,445 | $119,445 | - | - | 2.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $118,999 | $95,251 | $23,748 | - | 2.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $84,898 | $27,803 | $41,525 | $15,570 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE | $73,568 | $67,221 | $6,347 | - | 1.6% |
| Fees: legal | $65,970 | $43,210 | $22,760 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $60,234 | $24,987 | $35,247 | - | 1.3% |
| Office expenses | $57,573 | $38,064 | $19,327 | $182 | 1.2% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $45,450 | - | $45,450 | - | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $44,916 | $37,764 | $7,139 | $13 | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $43,474 | $14,237 | $21,264 | $7,973 | 0.9% | |
| Occupancy | $38,116 | $14,677 | $16,411 | $7,028 | 0.8% | |
| All other expenses | $26,868 | $25,643 | $1,225 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,354 | - | $15,354 | - | 0.3% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $13,572 | $4,445 | $6,638 | $2,489 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $4,684,022 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $3,287,790 spent · pay $985,195 · grants $821,163 · events $25,564
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $821,163 | $821,163 | - | - | 25.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $476,074 | $157,181 | $177,745 | $141,148 | 14.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $378,301 | $127,724 | $169,629 | $80,948 | 11.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $361,488 | $245,128 | $67,411 | $48,949 | 11.0% | |
| Interest | $220,528 | $220,528 | - | - | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS | $204,516 | $204,516 | - | - | 6.2% |
| Other (as described) | MANAGEMENT FEES | $163,836 | $77,444 | $86,392 | - | 5.0% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $124,173 | $105,712 | $18,461 | - | 3.8% | |
| Travel | $93,870 | $74,081 | $15,395 | $4,394 | 2.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $56,008 | $17,701 | $27,583 | $10,724 | 1.7% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $52,241 | - | - | $52,241 | 1.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $48,932 | $15,464 | $24,099 | $9,369 | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE | $48,686 | $48,686 | - | - | 1.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $44,072 | - | $44,072 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $42,800 | $19,849 | $22,951 | - | 1.3% |
| Office expenses | $37,218 | $26,465 | $10,563 | $190 | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $30,525 | $9,361 | $15,536 | $5,628 | 0.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $25,880 | $8,179 | $12,746 | $4,955 | 0.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $25,564 | $24,143 | $1,411 | $10 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,301 | $12,149 | $4,152 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING | $15,614 | $15,016 | $578 | $20 | 0.5% |
| Total | $3,287,790 | 100% |