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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A80) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

MILWAUKEE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE

EIN: 43-2026706 · MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-2449 · United States · FY 2025 Data
4 out of 5 60 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 64/100
Reliability (20%) 50/100
Effectiveness (25%) 60/100
Impact (25%) 65/100
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

?Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting stewardship and awareness of the historic, cultural, and economic value of Milwaukee’s built heritage. MPA aims to strengthen Milwaukee’s neighborhoods by advocating for and promoting their unique cultural spaces and architectural assets in order to foster a strong and vibrant community as well as demonstrating the link between historic preservation and viable economic development.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$733K
Total Revenue
$346K
Total Expenses
N/A
Net Assets
2
Employees
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio N/A
Fundraising Efficiency 0.0%
Operating Reserve N/A
Liability-to-Asset 94.0%
Revenue Diversification N/A
Executive Compensation $72K
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 16,962 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
52.4% 81.8%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
31.4% 14.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
16.3% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
34.6 mo 10.4 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
95.0% 1.9%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
58.7% 79.8%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
156.2% 9.6%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-3.7% 13.6%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
45.5% 1.2%
P10P90
Impact
2 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Preservation of Historic Structures 400 $1,000.00 Per Year
Educate and Advocate on Preservation 900,000 $1.00 Per Year
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $733K $346K N/A 2
2024 $981K $334K N/A 2
2023 $411K $224K $644K 52.4% 3
2022 $160K $232K $457K 70.0% 2
2021 $224K $742K N/A 2
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Organization Details
EIN
43-2026706
State
WI
City
MILWAUKEE
ZIP
53204-2449
Classification
A80
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2003
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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