EIN 39-1727792

Milwaukee Domes Alliance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Friends of the Domes provides programming, support, and volunteers for Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory in Milwaukee, WI.
Also known as...
Friends of the Domes
Total revenues
$1,235,142
2024
Total expenses
$941,038
2024
Total assets
$3,447,054
2024
Num. employees
26
2024

Program areas at Milwaukee Domes Alliance

Education, programs, and Domes projects - Milwaukee Domes Alliance manages an education center that is open to the public as well as youth and family programs; adult education; school field trips; cultural events, and other activities. Nearly 50,000 people annually participate in an education activity at the Domes, including more than 5,500 school field trip participants. Education programming is offered in english and spanish; and scholarships are available for most programs. In addition, the organization provides funds for a variety of projects that enhance the Domes and the visitor experience.
Gift shop - the Domes gift shop enhances the experience and offers a wide selection of educational materials, gifts, books, plants, and souvenir items that are related to its exhibitions and programs. The gift shop also provides support to the local economy through sourcing artistic and educational gift items created by Milwaukee area businesses and artists.
Volunteerism and membership - Milwaukee Domes Alliance volunteers are involved with all aspects of programming and operations of the mitchell park Domes: staffing the education center, serving as school field trip aides, coordinating and staffing special events, and providing gardening support. Milwaukee Domes Alliance has more than 5,000 volunteers and members who contribute 3,000+ hours of service annually.

Who funds Milwaukee Domes Alliance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Lori and David Nicholas Family FoundationDesignated for the Restoration/renovation Project$100,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Sustaining Support$17,000
Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family FoundationSchool Field Trip Programs$15,000
...and 5 more grants received

Financials for Milwaukee Domes Alliance

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$682,674
Program services$60,963
Investment income and dividends$75,599
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$221,359
Net income from fundraising events$-55,138
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$249,685
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,235,142

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Data update history
August 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation
June 2, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $17,000 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
December 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentHuman services
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
524 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
milwaukeedomes.org/mda/ 
Phone
(414) 257-5608
IRS details
EIN
39-1727792
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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