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THE MISSION OF MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL, INC. IS TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF DIFFERENT ETHNIC CULTURES, THE HISTORIES AND TRADITIONS OF VARIOUS NATIONALITIES, HARMONY IN THE COMMUNITY, CIVIC PRIDE AND PROVIDE A SHOWCASE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$70M
Program Spending
90%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$13.7M
Total Expenses
▼$75.7M
Total Assets
$94.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$74.3M
Net Assets
$19.8M
Officer Compensation
→$2.1M
Other Salaries
$8.1M
Investment Income
$749.3K
Fundraising
▼$362.7K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
1
Clean Audits
1
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $10M | No | 2022-03-13 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$10M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $70M | $13.7M | $75.7M | $94.1M | $19.8M |
| 2023 | $75.4M | $12.7M | $76.7M | $110.2M | $25.3M |
| 2022 | $58.8M | $12.7M | $68.1M | $116.3M | $27M |
| 2021 | $65.4M | $21.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Sarah Pancheri | President & CEO (non Voting) | 45 | $428K | $0 | $34.1K | $462.1K |
| Don Smiley | Immediate Past President/ceo (nv) | 35 | $379.6K | $0 | $45.1K | $424.7K |
| Mary Ellen Stanek | Chairman Of The Board | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Sweeney | Treasurer - Non Voting | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Wesley | Secretary - Non Voting | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Sosoff | Chairman Of The Board Emeritus - Non Voting | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Kellner | First Vice President | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory Nettles | Second Vice President | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sarah Pancheri
President & CEO (non Voting)
$462.1K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$428K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$34.1K
Don Smiley
Immediate Past President/ceo (nv)
$424.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$379.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$45.1K
Mary Ellen Stanek
Chairman Of The Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Sweeney
Treasurer - Non Voting
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Greg Wesley
Secretary - Non Voting
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Howard Sosoff
Chairman Of The Board Emeritus - Non Voting
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ted Kellner
First Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cory Nettles
Second Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hasenstein | Vice President/cfo | 45 | $228.9K | $0 | $39.2K | $268.1K |
| Jason Stuewe | VP Planning/development | 45 | $202.8K | $0 | $30.2K | $233K |
| Scott Ziel | VP Of Entertainment | 45 | $183.9K | $0 | $40.9K | $224.8K |
| Gaye Littell | Vp/executive Producer | 45 | $198.5K | $0 | $22.7K | $221.2K |
| Kevin Canady | VP Sales & Business Development | 45 | $204.7K | $0 | $12.7K | $217.3K |
| Shawn Watkins |
Zach Hasenstein
Vice President/cfo
$268.1K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$228.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.2K
Jason Stuewe
VP Planning/development
$233K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$202.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.2K
Scott Ziel
VP Of Entertainment
$224.8K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$183.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jagdfeld | Designated By Generac Power Systems, Inc. | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Nunemaker | Citizen Designee By Milwaukee County Executive | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Zizzo | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Harvey | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Minahan | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Guthrie |
Aaron Jagdfeld
Designated By Generac Power Systems, Inc.
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andy Nunemaker
Citizen Designee By Milwaukee County Executive
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Anne Zizzo
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $65.6M |
| $106.5M |
| $32.2M |
| 2020 | $5.8M | $5.2M | $21.1M | $107.5M | $30.9M |
| 2019 | $53.6M | $11.6M | $51.4M | $97.3M | $48.3M |
| 2018 | $60.4M | $15.2M | $50.1M | $93M | $47.6M |
| 2017 | $52.3M | $9.8M | $46.7M | $141.9M | $23.1M |
| 2016 | $41.9M | $4.3M | $43M | $95.1M | $17.4M |
| 2015 | $41M | $3.5M | $42.5M | $75.4M | $18.6M |
| 2014 | $38.8M | $3.3M | $38.1M | $78.8M | $20.1M |
| 2013 | $38.1M | $3.3M | $38M | $81.4M | $19.4M |
| 2012 | $32.4M | $2.8M | $35.3M | $83.9M | $19.3M |
| 2011 | $33.9M | $3.8M | $33.8M | $87M | $22.2M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
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| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| Infrastructure Engineer Manager |
| 45 |
| $142.6K |
| $0 |
| $25.5K |
| $168.1K |
| Lena Deleat | Sales Director-sponsorships/event Director-sf Tech | 45 | $148.6K | $0 | $18.3K | $166.9K |
| Derrick Harris | Director Of Security | 45 | $142.1K | $0 | $9,468 | $151.5K |
| Nick Volz | Software Engineering Manager | 45 | $126.7K | $0 | $24K | $150.6K |
| Jerrod Woods | Senior Director Of Marketing | 45 | $122.3K | $0 | $22.5K | $144.9K |
Gaye Littell
Vp/executive Producer
$221.2K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$198.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.7K
Kevin Canady
VP Sales & Business Development
$217.3K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$204.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
Shawn Watkins
Infrastructure Engineer Manager
$168.1K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$142.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$25.5K
Lena Deleat
Sales Director-sponsorships/event Director-sf Tech
$166.9K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$148.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.3K
Derrick Harris
Director Of Security
$151.5K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$142.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,468
Nick Volz
Software Engineering Manager
$150.6K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$126.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24K
Jerrod Woods
Senior Director Of Marketing
$144.9K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$122.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.5K
| At-large Board Member |
| 0.4 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Eric Radue | United Ethnic Festivals Rep. | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabrielle Finley-Hazle | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Salzwedel | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Musa | Citizen Designee By Milwaukee Common Council | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Wright | Designated By Molson Coors Beverage Company | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Prince | Citizen Designee By Mayor Of Milwaukee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Anton | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Bischmann | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jud Snyder | Designated By Bmo Harris Bank, Na | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Luke Olson | United Ethnic Festivals Rep. | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Maistelman | Citizen Designee By Milwaukee Common Council (thru | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike White | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Modlinski | United Ethnic Festivals Rep. | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Williams-Smith | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Sheehy | At-large Board Member | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Chuck Harvey
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dan Minahan
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dana Guthrie
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric Radue
United Ethnic Festivals Rep.
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gabrielle Finley-Hazle
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jack Salzwedel
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeff Musa
Citizen Designee By Milwaukee Common Council
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Wright
Designated By Molson Coors Beverage Company
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joan Prince
Citizen Designee By Mayor Of Milwaukee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joanne Anton
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joanne Bischmann
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jud Snyder
Designated By Bmo Harris Bank, Na
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Luke Olson
United Ethnic Festivals Rep.
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Maistelman
Citizen Designee By Milwaukee Common Council (thru
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike White
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Molly Modlinski
United Ethnic Festivals Rep.
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peggy Williams-Smith
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tim Sheehy
At-large Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0