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Greater Wilkes Barre Growth Partnership

EIN 26-3345028 · Wilkesbarre, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, TO CARRY OUT THE 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF, AND/OR OTHERWISE SUPPORT THE GREATER WILKES-BARRE CHAMBER OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY.

Income
$385,463
Spending
$305,465
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
58
Highest pay
$161,593, president/ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    43 of 44 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 (1)
  1. $231,248 spent. THE GREATER WILKES-BARRE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GREATER WILKES-BARRE CHAMBER OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY AND ITS RELATED ENTITIES, CARRIES OUT THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES:- CARRYING ON INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT OR BENEFIT THE SPECIFIED PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE MAKING OF PAYMENTS TO OR FOR THE USE OF, OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES OR FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE CHARITABLE CLASS BENEFITED BY THE SPECIFIED PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS;- SPONSORING, SUPPORTING, ADMINISTERING, AND OVERSEEING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GREATER WILKES-BARRE PENNSYLVANIA AREA, RELIEVE POVERTY, COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, AND CREATE JOBS; - ENHANCING REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENTIRE REGION;- ASSISTING IN THE REMOVAL OF BLIGHT, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OWNERSHIP, AND LEASING OF DISTRESSED REAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GREATER WILKES-BARRE PENNSYLVANIA AREA;- UNDERTAKING FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT ANY OF THE CORPORATION'S ACTIVITIES OR THOSE ACTIVITIES OF THE SPECIFIED PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS;- AWARDING GRANTS AND GIFTS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SPECIFIED PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS; AND- DOING SUCH THINGS AS ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THESE PURPOSES AS WELL AS ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH CORPORATION MAY BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW OF 1988, AS AMENDED.DURING THE YEAR, THE GREATER WILKES BARRE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP (GWBGP) CONDUCTED FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT THE GREATER WILKES BARRE CHAMBER OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY'S (GWBCBI) EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL ECONOMY. THE GWBCBI AND ITS AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS WERE INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES.THE GWBCBI WORKED TO PROMOTE REGIONAL GROWTH AND EXPANSION. THE GWBCBI AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ENCOURAGED BUSINESS RELOCATION TO THE REGION.THE GWBCBI AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE REMEDIATION OF A BROWNFIELD SITE WHICH IS NOW READY FOR SALE.THE GWBCBI AND ITS AFFILIATES MARKETED THE AREA TO DEVELOPERS OUTSIDE OF THE REGION IN AN EFFORT TO ATTRACT NEW INDUSTRY TO THE REGION.

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? 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 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 April 2013.

    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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