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Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Inc

EIN 39-0965289 · West Allis, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WISCONSIN DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE ORAL HEALTH AND OVERALL WELL-BEING OF WISCONSIN RESIDENTS WHILE SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF THE DENTAL COMMUNITY.

Income
$426,592
Spending
$313,198
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
3
Volunteers
465
Highest pay
$100,895, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 (4)
  1. $86,563 spent. THE ANNUAL GRANT PROGRAM EXTENDS THE WDA FOUNDATION'S REACH THROUGHOUT THE STATE, AWARDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT DENTAL CLINICS AND PROGRAMS WHILE THE SMILE PROGRAM PROVIDES UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS WITH THE SUPPLIES NEEDED TO PUT THEM ON THE RIGHT TRACK FOR GOOD ORAL HEALTH. IN ADDITION, THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ENHANCES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO DENTAL STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
  2. $90,796 spent. DONATED DENTAL SERVICES FOCUSES ON RESTORING THE DENTAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO AFFORD DENTAL CARE DUE TO A LIMITED INCOME THAT IS LINKED TO PERMANENT DISABILITY, CHRONIC ILLNESS OR ADVANCED AGE. IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED DENTAL SERVICES VALUED AT $154,789 FOR DENTAL TREATMENT.
  3. $19,188 spent. THE MISSION OF MERCY PROGRAM BRINGS DENTISTS, DENTAL TEAM MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TOGETHER TO TREAT IMMEDIATE DENTAL NEEDS, RELIEVE INDIVIDUALS OF PAIN AND RID THEM OF INFECTION SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON "STARTING OVER" WITH PREVENTATIVE CARE. THIS PROGRAM IS HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR AND THERE WAS NO EVENT IN 2024.
  4. $2,854 spent. THE FOUNDATION'S DENTISTS CONCERNED FOR DENTISTS PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN 1984 TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE AND REFERRAL TO DENTAL PROFESSIONALS STRUGGLING WITH ALCOHOL OR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, DEPRESSION, ILLNESS OR OTHER WELL-BEING ISSUES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1960.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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