Human Services
(P85)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
GATHERING OF SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN INC
Financial strength (30%)
77/100
Reliability (20%)
84/100
Effectiveness (25%)
93/100
Impact (25%)
90/100
87
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
THE MISSION of the Gathering is to provide meals and associated services to those who would otherwise go hungry or without. WE RESPECT the dignity and values of every individual we serve and value our volunteers who allow us to serve the community. WE ACT directly and in concert with others to alleviate hunger and to address the root causes and related problems associated with hunger. OUR SUCCESS is demonstrated by providing quality services to our guests and remaining a viable volunteer-driven organization.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$689K
Annual Budget
$1.3M
Total Revenue
$1.4M
Total Expenses
$981K
Net Assets
15
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
84.1%
Fundraising Efficiency
251.4%
Operating Reserve
8.21x
Liability-to-Asset
4.7%
Revenue Diversification
97.5%
Executive Compensation
$101K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 3,979 similar organizations
(United States, Human Services, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
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
|
84.1% | 85.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
11.0% | 11.5% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
4.9% | 0.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
251.4% | 140.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
8.2 mo | 9.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
4.7% | 12.0% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
97.5% | 92.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-6.4% | 2.7% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
87 / 10089
Financial
84
Reliability
83
Effectiveness
90
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
89
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
84
Program Effectiveness (25%)
83
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
90
3 programs
12 staff
IRS Verified Form 990 on File 95% Data Complete
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To provide meals to those who would otherwise go hungry. 130,000 meals approximately 32,500 people | 130,000 | $4.49 | — | Per Year |
| Provided meals, groceries and resources to meal guests | 130,000 | $4.49 | — | Per Year |
| To provide meals to individuals in need - 130,000 meals ave 32,500 people | 32,500 | $17.95 | — | Per Year |
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.3M | $1.4M | $981K | 84.1% | 15 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $958K | $927K | 88.3% | 18 |
| 2022 | $911K | $919K | $749K | 89.3% | 0 |
| 2021 | $1.1M | $863K | N/A | — | 0 |
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