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← CITY ON A HILL INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CITY ON A HILL INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,480,008
Total expenses
$3,171,593
Contributions and grants received
$4,129,041
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$234,983
Investment income
$16,424
Other revenue
$99,560
Total assets, end of year
$4,227,887
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,213,526
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,014,361
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,633,183
Management and general expenses
$1,255,905
Fundraising expenses
$282,505
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,633,183

Program services were 51.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $14,328

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $3,860

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $518,231

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $2,247,372

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,345,250

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $76,734

  • 2a · Program service revenue: COMMUNITY CENTER

    total $170,417 · related or exempt $170,417

  • 2b · Program service revenue: TRAINING PROGRAMS

    total $62,079 · related or exempt $62,079

  • 2c · Program service revenue: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

    total $2,487 · related or exempt $2,487

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $16,424 · excluded $16,424

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $14,452

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $3,860

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $14,452 · excluded $14,452

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $1,517

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $1,517 · excluded $1,517

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER

    total $77,706 · excluded $77,706

  • 11b · Other revenue: CASH BACK REWARDS

    total $5,885 · excluded $5,885

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $83,591

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $112,237 · program services $112,237

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $978,296 · program services $464,194 · management and general $363,420 · fundraising $150,682

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $195,819 · program services $103,280 · management and general $65,416 · fundraising $27,123

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $77,769 · program services $41,113 · management and general $25,912 · fundraising $10,744

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $6,466 · management and general $6,466

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $269,151 · management and general $269,151

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $305,613 · program services $235,309 · management and general $12,853 · fundraising $57,451

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $27,344 · fundraising $27,344

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $85,237 · program services $16,924 · management and general $68,313

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $79,657 · program services $79,657

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $333,823 · program services $327,142 · management and general $6,681

  • 17 · Travel

    total $21,598 · program services $9,178 · management and general $3,259 · fundraising $9,161

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,460 · management and general $2,460

  • 20 · Interest

    total $123,345 · management and general $123,345

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $112,495 · management and general $112,495

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $196,134 · management and general $196,134

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM AND NUTRITION S

    total $227,187 · program services $227,187

  • 24b · Other expenses: MEMBERSHIP FEES

    total $16,962 · program services $16,962

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $121,479 · end of year $187,207

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $31,650 · end of year $108,181

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $1,895

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $448,034 · end of year $287,687

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $3,304

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $54,361 · end of year $87,205

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $5,162,490

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,625,102

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,672,956 · end of year $3,537,388

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $21,695 · end of year $15,020

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $412,855 · end of year $715,936

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,403 · end of year $5,193

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $433,748 · end of year $1,017,555

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $200,000 · end of year $268,451

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $707,591 · end of year $206,391

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $150,615 · end of year $1,624,986

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $443,963 · end of year $389,375

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

CITY ON A HILL'S MISSION IS THREEFOLD; 1) TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD BY ALLEVIATING THE SYMPTOMS OF POVERTY IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS; 2) TO HELP CENTRAL CITY YOUTH BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS; AND 3) TO ENGAGE OTHERS IN SOLUTIONS TO URBAN POVERTY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE, AND TRAINING ON POVERTY AND RACIAL JUSTICE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

CITY ON A HILL IS ON A MISSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.

  • CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS: CITY ON A HILL PROVIDES HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH, EMPOWERING THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF YOUTH ANNUALLY IN GROWTH-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES LIKE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER INITIATIVES, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO OFFER FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDING HOME VISITS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS, ALL DESIGNED TO FOSTER STRONG FAMILIES AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.

    Expenses $595,576 · Revenue $42,574

  • COMMUNITY CENTER: CITY ON A HILL'S COMMUNITY CENTER IS A VIBRANT HUB OF TRANSFORMATION, WHERE PARTNERSHIP AND SERVICE CONVERGE TO CREATE LASTING IMPACT IN MILWAUKEE'S LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. WE HOST A DYNAMIC ALLIANCE OF NONPROFIT, EDUCATIONAL, AND MINORITY-LED ORGANIZATIONS, ALL WORKING TOGETHER TO DELIVER ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS. THIS COLLABORATIVE SPACE OFFERS NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR ADULTS, GED RECOVERY CLASSES, AND COMPREHENSIVE DISABILITY ASSESSMENTS. BY CO-LOCATING, THESE ORGANIZATIONS MAXIMIZE SHARED RESOURCES, FOSTERING A STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITY THAT EMPOWERS CENTRAL CITY RESIDENTS TO THRIVE.

    Expenses $589,227 · Revenue $87,744

  • HEALTHCARE SERVICES: CITY ON A HILL DELIVERS LIFE-CHANGING HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO OVER 1,000 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, THE ELDERLY, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OUR COMPREHENSIVE CARE INCLUDES HEALTH SCREENINGS, PHYSICIAN CONSULTATIONS, MEDICATION PROVISION, TELEHEALTH ACCESS, VISION CARE, REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DIABETES PREVENTION, AND CANCER SCREENINGS. OUR SPECIALIZED INITIATIVE FOR THOSE IN SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING EMPHASIZES HEALTH EDUCATION AND SYSTEM NAVIGATION, ENSURING THAT ALL CAN ACCESS DIGNIFIED, NO-COST PRIMARY CARE.

    Expenses $448,380 · Revenue $104,665

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Arturo Serna Jr

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

    Total calculated
    $112,237
    From this org
    $112,237
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Walter Harvey

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $1,375
    From this org
    $1,375
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Keith Stanley

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Robert Young

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Robert O'Keefe

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kayla Bradham

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Melanie Gray

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mitchell Lueck

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jasmin Treske

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jay Fischer

    EX-OFFICIO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
11 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202503169349306995

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