EIN 39-2017873

City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR has a threefold mission to break the cycle of poverty in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They improve the quality of life in their neighborhood by collaborating with other organizations. They offer targeted training programs that address systemic issues of poverty and justice to inspire actionable change. Additionally, they provide multifaceted support to low-income families, children, and youth through a spectrum of educational and development programs. Annually, they engage hundreds of youth in growth-oriented activities.
Also known as...
Arturo Serna JR
Total revenues
$1,876,039
2022
Total expenses
$2,349,627
2022
Total assets
$2,031,740
2022
Num. employees
41
2022

Program areas at City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR

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.
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.
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.
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.

Who funds City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vine and Branches FoundationCharitable$125,000
Lynde and Harry Bradley FoundationTo Support General Operations$90,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)The Capital Campaign$71,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $436,910

Personnel at City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR

NameTitleCompensation
Art SernaOur Chief Executive Officer
Melanie VarinChief Operating Officer
Brooke HallAdministration and Training
Kristy VangFinance and Property Director
Robert LiedDirector of Administrative Services, St John Vianney Church and School
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,577,847
Program services$296,308
Investment income and dividends$705
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-11,523
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,702
Total revenues$1,876,039

Form 990s for City on A Hill / Arturo Serna JR

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-07-20990View PDF
2020-122021-07-21990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $90,000 from Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2224 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
cityonahillmke.org/ 
Phone
(414) 931-6670
IRS details
EIN
39-2017873
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X11: Religion-Related Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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