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The Washington Center

EIN 20-0349479 · New London, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE WASHINGTON CENTER'S MISSION IS TO "CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY". WE PROVIDE SENIOR LIVING APARTMENTS AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO THE SENIORS IN THE NEW LONDON AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR CATHOLIC MISSION TO CARE FOR THOSE IN NEED WITH COMPASSION, RESPECT, AND DIGNITY. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR ACTIVITIES THAT SERVE OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
30
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$130,528, ceo/executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 127% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ST. JOSEPH RESIDENCE - THE WASHINGTON CENTER, INC. OPERATES 33 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS. OUR COMMUNITY TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOCUSING ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND BUILDING THE SKILLS OF OUR CAREGIVERS TO CARE FOR RESIDENTS WHO MAY NEED HIGHER CARE SERVICES. 30% OF OUR CARE WAS FUNDED BY MEDICAID FUNDING, ALLOWING US TO TAKE CARE OF THE SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES WITHOUT THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. THE WASHINGTON CENTER IS OVERSEEN BY AN RN AND A LPN RESIDENT SERVICE DIRECTOR, ALLOWING US TO PROVIDE HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE AND QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THE WASHINGTON CENTER PARTNERS WITH SEVERAL OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS PROVIDING SPACE FOR THEIR GROUP TO MEET AND TO WORK ON THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THE WASHINGTON CENTER IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE NEW LONDON ART LEAGUE, PACK IT UP FOR KIDS WEEKEND BACKPACK FOOD PROJECT, AND OUR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY BRANCH.
  2. $56,163 spent. THE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD FOOD BANK PROGRAM IS OVERSEEN BY THE WASHINGTON CENTER MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND A COMMUNITY MEMBER COMMITTEE, WHICH REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BUT THE DAILY FUNCTIONS OF THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. THE FOOD BANK PROGRAM IS CERTIFIED THROUGH TEFAP - THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE GOVERNMENT COMMODITIES. AREA BUSINESSES, DONATIONS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT HAVE ENSURED THE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD CONTINUES SUCCESSFULLY. THE FOOD BANK HOSTS EVENING HOURS FOR WORKING PEOPLE WHO ARE WORKING DURING THE DAY BUT STILL COULD USE THE SUPPORT OF THE FOOD PANTRY. THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES SERVED AVERAGED 176 MONTHLY, COMPRISED OF AN AVERAGE OF 311 ADULTS AND 154 CHILDREN. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE RECEIVED 4,035 POUNDS OF DONATED FOOD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 1946.

    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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