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← CITY ON A HILL INC

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by CITY ON A HILL INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,876,039
Total expenses
$2,349,627
Contributions and grants received
$1,577,847
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$296,308
Investment income
$705
Other revenue
$1,179
Total assets, end of year
$2,031,740
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,660,440
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$371,300
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,407,811
Management and general expenses
$728,984
Fundraising expenses
$212,832
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,407,811

Program services were 59.9% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $21,716

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $392,096

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,164,035

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $108,443

  • 2a · Program service revenue: COMMUNITY CENTER

    total $256,556 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue: TRAINING PROGRAMS

    total $39,752 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $705 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $705

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $8,412

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

    $21,716

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $19,935

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$11,523 · unrelated business $0 · excluded -$11,523

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER

    total $12,702 · related or exempt $12,702 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $12,702

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $98,583 · program services $42,333 · management and general $26,250 · fundraising $30,000

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $855,093 · program services $474,270 · management and general $330,385 · fundraising $50,438

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $27,990 · program services $15,162 · management and general $10,467 · fundraising $2,361

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $138,268 · program services $71,900 · management and general $56,515 · fundraising $9,853

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $65,196 · program services $36,912 · management and general $21,601 · fundraising $6,683

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $59,360 · program services $0 · management and general $59,360 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $1,999 · program services $0 · management and general $1,999 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $10,926 · program services $0 · management and general $10,926 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $95,247 · program services $2,719 · management and general $27,292 · fundraising $65,236

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $47,315 · program services $4,161 · management and general $0 · fundraising $43,154

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $44,759 · program services $1,410 · management and general $43,349 · fundraising $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $22,251 · program services $0 · management and general $22,251 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $369,857 · program services $336,755 · management and general $31,660 · fundraising $1,442

  • 17 · Travel

    total $7,147 · program services $3,610 · management and general $486 · fundraising $3,051

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $24,410 · program services $225 · management and general $24,185 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $63,041 · program services $16,595 · management and general $46,375 · fundraising $71

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $85,082 · program services $77,467 · management and general $7,283 · fundraising $332

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $54,039 · program services $49,202 · management and general $4,626 · fundraising $211

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM/NUTRITION SUPPLIES (INCLUDES IN-KIND)

    total $279,064 · program services $275,090 · management and general $3,974 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $281,422 · end of year $209,127

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $10,276 · end of year $335,701

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $117,071 · end of year $41,095

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $13,621 · end of year $10,728

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $7,013 · end of year $2,146

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

    $2,838,822

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

    $1,434,250

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,396,569 · end of year $1,404,572

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $28,371

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $121,390 · end of year $108,212

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $6,249 · end of year $4,357

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $466,720 · end of year $450,018

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $120,000 · end of year $200,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $266,725 · end of year $897,853

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $636,822 · end of year $115,605

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $208,066 · end of year $255,695

Mission and programs · 2022

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.

  • Healthcare Services: City on a Hill, Inc. delivers comprehensive healthcare services to over 1,000 economically disadvantaged adults each year, targeting those experiencing homelessness, as well as elderly and disabled populations. Our suite of services includes health screenings, physician consultations, medication provision, telehealth access, vision care including exams and corrective glasses, rehabilitative services (physical and occupational therapy), podiatric care, cancer screenings, and a range of educational programs focused on health and nutrition. Complementing these is our specialized initiative for individuals in shelters and transitional housing, which emphasizes health education, healthcare system navigation, and direct access to primary care through our no-cost clinic.

    Expenses $291,803

  • Children, Youth and Family Programs: City on a Hill, Inc. provides multifaceted support to low-income families, children, and youth through a spectrum of educational and development programs. Annually, we engage hundreds of youth in growth-oriented activities, including an afterschool center, outdoor summer initiatives, and a dynamic youth group that meets weekly. Participants benefit from experiential learning opportunities such as camping, college and career exploration trips, an educational advancement program, a remote learning center, community service projects, and a youth employment program designed to foster practical skills and work experience. We extend our support to families through home visitation services, emergency assistance, and a host of community-building events and neighborhood outreaches that promote familial and community engagement.

    Expenses $564,736

  • Training programs: City on a Hill, Inc. offers targeted training programs that address systemic issues of poverty and justice to inspire actionable change. Our curriculum includes immersive poverty simulations, the 'Removing Racial Residue' training designed to promote racial equity, 'Urban Plunge' weekends that offer deep dives into urban challenges, short-term mission trips lasting 4-6 days that foster community service, and 'innovative compassion events' tailored to educate and engage participants in social advocacy. These programs are strategically developed to galvanize individuals from more affluent backgrounds to actively participate in the revitalization of central city areas. Annually, we serve as a conduit for volunteer engagement, successfully mobilizing over 1,000 volunteers from faith-based groups, academic institutions, and other community organizations to serve and support our mission.

    Expenses $244,309 · Revenue $39,752

  • Community Center: City on a Hill, Inc.'s Community Center is a hub of partnership and service, providing a shared space for an alliance of nonprofit, educational, and minority-led organizations. This collaborative environment amplifies our collective impact on low-income communities by offering an array of essential services. These include nutrition programs for school-aged children, cultural competency training for health professionals, employment support for adults, GED recovery classes, and comprehensive disability assessments. By co-locating with us, these organizations leverage shared resources to better serve and uplift central city residents.

    Expenses $306,963 · Revenue $256,556

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Arturo Serna Jr

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $102,965
    From this org
    $69,311
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,654
    Hours/week
    40

  • John Davis

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $173,298
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $84,177
    Other
    $89,121
    Hours/week
    1

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $84,177 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $45,000 related
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $44,122 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $173,299 related

  • 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

  • Gayland Hendrickson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $104,974
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $55,240
    Other
    $49,734
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mitchell Lueck

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jasmine Treske

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Terry Bernander Jr

    ROTATED OF BOARD IN 2022

    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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

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
2022
Filed
2 May 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202343179349311299

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