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The Baldwin Center Inc

EIN 20-3890194 · Pontiac, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BALDWIN CENTER'S MISSION IS TO FEED, CLOTHE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF THE PONTIAC COMMUNITY.

Income
$996,015
Spending
$960,920
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
20
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$55,385, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% 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

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $335,070 spent. FOOD SERVICES: -FAMILY SOUP KITCHEN - MEALS SERVED INCLUDED LUNCHES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HOMELESS BREAKFASTS-YOUTH PROGRAM - HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS WERE PROVIDED FOR PARTICIPATING CHILDREN-FOOD RECOVERY - VOLUNTEERS COLLECTED FOOD ITEMS TO SERVE OR DISTRIBUTE-FOCUS HOPE FOOD DISTRIBUTION - MONTHLY VOLUNTEERS DISTRIBUTED FOOD BOXES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS
  2. $209,878 spent. YOUTH SERVICES: -AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - FOUR EVENINGS PER WEEK, K8 KIDS CAME FOR A HEALTHY MEAL, ENRICHMENT AND RECREATION. OU STUDENTS, INTERNS, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED TUTORING, LITERACY INTERVENTION, AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES. ENGINEERING CLUB, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF GENERAL MOTORS GLOBAL PROPULSION SYSTEMS VOLUNTEERS, MET TWICE PER WEEK FOCUSED ON THE THEME 'ROCKET SCIENCE'.-SUMMER ENRICHMENT DAY CAMP - BALDWIN ENROLLED LOCAL ELEMENTARY CHILDREN IN A SIX-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM STAFFED BY MANY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM CHURCHES, COLLEGES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS BALDWIN EMPLOYEES.ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ACADEMIC REVIEW, ARTS & CRAFTS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, COOKING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BUILDING. ALSO INCLUDED WERE WEEKLY FUN DAYS OR FIELD TRIPS, INCLUDING TRIPS TO CAMP FIRE'S CAMP WATHANA IN HOLLY AND SPLASH 'N' BLAST WATERPARK AT KENSINGTON METROPARK, AS WELL AS A VISIT FROM ACCENT PONTIAC BUCKET BAND. THE KIDS SPENT THEIR DAYS DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS, MAKING MEMORIES, AND IMPROVING 11% ON AVERAGE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH & WELLNESS AND COMMUNICATIONS AS MEASURED IN PRE AND POSTASSESSMENTS.-STEM 2035 INITIATIVE - THE BALDWIN CENTER IS ONE OF 17 ORGANIZATIONS CHOSEN OUT OF 100 APPLICANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RALPH C. WILSON, JR. FOUNDATION STEM 2035 COHORT. THE GRANT, WHICH INCLUDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WILL BE USED OVER THREE YEARS TO FUND STARTSTRATEGIES FOR THRIVING THROUGH ACHIEVEMENT, RESOURCE-BUILDING, AND TEAMWORK FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $217,083 spent. ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES: -INNOVATIVE FRAMWORKS TRAINING - THE BALDWIN CENTER USED 'INNOVATIVE FRAMEWORKS' CURRICULA, DEVELOPED INHOUSE WITH FUNDING FROM THE MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND, TO TRAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM TEN COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO TRACK OUTCOMES, IMPROVE EFFORTS, AND COORDINATE EXISTING RESOURCES FOR COMPASSIONATE AND EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS IN TRANSITION FROM DEPENDENCY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.-SHOWERS - PRIVATE SHOWERS WERE TAKEN BY INDIVIDUALS-CLOTHES CLOSET - CLOTHES CLOSET- PEOPLE RECEIVED SERVICES OF THE CLOTHES CLOSET IN VISITS, INCLUDING REFERRALS FROM LOCAL AGENCIES. IN ADDITION TO OCCASIONAL THEMED FAMILY SATURDAY SHOPPING DAYS, CLIENTS HAVE FREE REGULAR ACCESS TO CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ALL PROVIDED THROUGH GENEROUS DONATIONSINCLUDING A SEMI-TRUCK LOAD FROM AN AREA-WIDE CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES CLOTHING DRIVE. -HATS AND GLOVES - SOUP KITCHEN CLIENTS RECEIVED SETS OF HATS AND GLOVES.-BABY NEEDS SETS OF DIAPERS, NEWBORN LAYETTES, FOOD, AND FORMULA WERE PASSED ON TO CLIENTS.-LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD - BALDWIN MACHINES AND DETERGENT WERE USED BY INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES TO CLEAN LAUNDRY LOADS.-ADULT NEEDS - INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - MEETINGS ARE ON-SITE THREE DAYS A WEEK-HEALTH VISITS - AREA HEALTH PROVIDERS COME TO ADMINISTER FLU SHOTS AND CONDUCT BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 November 6, 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 September 2025.

    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 January 2006.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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