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Euell a Wilson Center Inc

EIN 35-1893381 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EUELL A. WILSON CENTER IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE HEARTS AND LIVES OF CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY THROUGH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. WE WILL DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, PERFORMING ARTS, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR SUCCESS.

Income
$939,393
Spending
$801,777
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
25.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
31
Volunteers
162
Highest pay
$93,382, executive di

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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 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. $662,426 spent. IN 2024, THE EUELL A. WILSON CENTER PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVED LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. EAWC FOSTERED A SENSE OF BELONGING BY CREATING A SUPPORTIVE, FAMILY-LIKE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOPED LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING STAFF AND MENTORS, WHICH WAS A KEY FACTOR IN IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH FACING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. THE CENTER PRIORITIZED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL), ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENRICHMENT BY OFFERING TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, AND ACTIVITIES IN STEM, PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, AS WELL AS CULTURALLY ENRICHING FIELD TRIPS TO HELP BRIDGE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS. TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS, EAWC IMPLEMENTED CAREER EXPLORATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING THROUGH THE "WORK READY YOUTH" PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPPED PARTICIPANTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE, AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INTERNSHIPS. HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMAINED A FOCUS, AS THE CENTER IMPROVED PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, EDUCATED THEM ON PROPER NUTRITION, AND PROVIDED NUTRITIONAL MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS. SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS EMPHASIZED THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS, WHICH FOSTERED EMOTIONAL REGULATION, STRENGTHENED POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCED RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING, AND PROMOTED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT SUCCESS, EAWC CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDED RESOURCES THAT EMPOWERED PARENTS WITH INTERPERSONAL, FINANCIAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THESE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS, THE EUELL A. WILSON CENTER MADE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. IN 2024, THE EUELL A. WILSON CENTER PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVED LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. EAWC FOSTERED A SENSE OF BELONGING BY CREATING A SUPPORTIVE, FAMILY-LIKE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOPED LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING STAFF AND MENTORS, WHICH WAS A KEY FACTOR IN IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH FACING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. THE CENTER PRIORITIZED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL), ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENRICHMENT BY OFFERING TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, AND ACTIVITIES IN STEM, PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, AS WELL AS CULTURALLY ENRICHING FIELD TRIPS TO HELP BRIDGE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS. TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS, EAWC IMPLEMENTED CAREER EXPLORATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING THROUGH THE "WORK READY YOUTH" PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPPED PARTICIPANTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE, AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INTERNSHIPS. HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMAINED A FOCUS, AS THE CENTER IMPROVED PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, EDUCATED THEM ON PROPER NUTRITION, AND PROVIDED NUTRITIONAL MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS. SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS EMPHASIZED THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS, WHICH FOSTERED EMOTIONAL REGULATION, STRENGTHENED POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCED RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING, AND PROMOTED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT SUCCESS, EAWC CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDED RESOURCES THAT EMPOWERED PARENTS WITH INTERPERSONAL, FINANCIAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THESE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS, THE EUELL A. WILSON CENTER MADE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY.

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 December 1993.

    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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