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Wabash Center Inc

EIN 35-1115916 · Lafayette, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPTIMIZE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION OF MISSION.

Income
$20.9 million
Spending
$20.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
715
Volunteers
427
Highest pay
$353,226, ceo/presiden

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% 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 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $11.7 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING - RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF RESIDENTIAL AND HOME SUPPORT OPTIONS SO INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY MAY LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 338 ADULTS WERE SUPPORTED IN VARIOUS HOME SITES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. ADULT DAY SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HABILITATION TRAINING SERVICES FOR 114 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND SOME WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM GOAL IS TO STIMULATE AND ENRICH EACH PERSON WHILE GUIDING HIM OR HER TO MORE INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING.
  3. $2.1 million spent. WORK SERVICES - EMPLOYS A WORK FORCE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROVIDES THEM WITH WAGE-EARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. GREENBUST INDUSTRIES OFFERS COMMERCIAL SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES TO BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES STATEWIDE. DURING TEH FISCAL YEAR, 55 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND 113 EMPLOYEES PROVIDED SERVICES TO 10 BUSINESSES.
  4. $3.6 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - SPECIALISTS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT, COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT SERVICES, JOB TRAINING, AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 220 ADULTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
  5. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - SPECIALISTS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT, COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT SERVICES, JOB TRAINING, AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 220 ADULTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.

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 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 June 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 1966.

    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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