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David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund

EIN 11-3015593 · Elmont, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and financial need. Scholarships are awarded annually and may be renewed for up to four years, contingent upon continued academic progress and compliance with program requirements.

Income
$240,259
Spending
$76,640
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
62.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$6,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 62.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 68% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 250% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $34,600 spent. During the tax year, the Fund provided renewable undergraduate scholarships to students selected under board-approved criteria. A new cohort of nine students received annual scholarship awards, and students from prior cohorts continued to receive scholarship support during the year. Total cash scholarships distributed during the tax year amounted to $34,600. Awards support undergraduate educational expenses and may continue for eligible students for up to four years.
  2. $13,456 spent. The organization maintained and enhanced its technology and program support infrastructure to administer renewable undergraduate scholarships and provide ongoing student support. Activities included website and application system maintenance, secure data management, communication tools, and program coordination resources that support scholarship administration and student engagement.
  3. $2,259 spent. The organization conducted outreach and program coordination activities to support scholarship recipients and promote scholarship opportunities. Activities included travel related to program oversight, meetings and conferences, communication with students and partners, and coordination of in-person and virtual program activities.
  4. The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and financial need. Scholarships are awarded annually and may be renewed for up to four years, subject to continued enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. During the tax year, the Fund awarded scholarships to nine students pursuing post-secondary education. In addition to annual scholarship awards, the Fund provided supplemental and incentive-based distributions to eligible recipients, including extended awards to prior-year scholars. The scholarship program is administered pursuant to written eligibility and selection criteria and overseen by the Board of Directors to ensure alignment with the Fund's charitable mission.
  5. Program Service Alignment All contributions support the organization's exempt purpose of providing renewable undergraduate scholarships and related educational support. No funds were used for lobbying, political activity, or non charitable purposes.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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