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Workforce Development Corp

EIN 13-3632018 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Promote workforce development and job creation through activities specifically designed to create skilled workforce in the City of New York.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$11.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
42
Highest pay
$155,596, executive director ttp

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (6)
  1. $6.3 million spent. Workforce Training Programs: Workforce training programs include Employer-based training, Food and Beverage Industry partnership, Sector based training, Cannabis OJT, Media and Entertainment training, Manufacturing Industry Partnership, and Tech Industry partnerships - Through major funding source from EDC, the Organization helped connect New Yorkers to sector-based occupational skills training and internship opportunities, and then to full-time jobs. In addition, the organization helped businesses increase their competitiveness by providing skills training for their workers, which also yielded higher wages and transferrable skills for the workers.
  2. $2.2 million spent. Business Services: WDC collaborated with an organization to conduct a comprehensive national landscape study and analysis. This study aimed to provide insights to guide New York Citys strategy in fostering equitable development within the emerging legal cannabis industry. The findings from this study will subsequently inform the design and implementation of training programs tailored to this field.
  3. $1.4 million spent. Internship/Apprenticeship: Develop and implement new registered apprenticeships.
  4. $905,044 spent. PINCC:Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers (PINCC) is a new program, funded by the U.S Economic Development Agency under the Good Jobs Challenge Initiative. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Good Jobs Challenge was created to meet the needs of both American workers and industry by breaking down silos in workforce training systems. By bringing workforce stakeholders together in every step of the process, the Good Jobs Challenge is placing people into quality jobs and spurring equitable economic growth.
  5. $445,764 spent. Healthcare Industry Partnership Program:Through NYACH programming, the Organization helped connect low income and unemployed New Yorkers to health care occupational skills training and internship opportunities, and then to full time jobs. In addition, the organization helped develop healthcare training curriculum better aligned to the needs of the employer.
  6. $98,573 spent. People With Disabilities Program:A co-design program approach to developing and then implementing services that are specifically designed to: 1) empower individuals with disabilities to enter and succeed in the labor market; and 2)equip employers with the tools and strategies necessary to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of their workplaces.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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