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Opportunity of North Central Wisconsin Inc

EIN 39-0975675 · Wausau, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SUCH AS: DAY SERVICES, COMMUNITY LIVING, AND FAMILY SERVICES.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$9.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
224
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$101,805, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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

    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, 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. $7.8 million spent. ADULT SERVICES: ADULT DAY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANY DISABILITY, 18 YEARS AND OLDER. THESE SERVICES PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, INCLUSION, INDIVIDUALIZATION, AND PRODUCTIVITY. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS INCLUDE: COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS, SENSORY STIMULATION, COOKING, MUSIC, ART, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING, SELF- ADVOCACY AND MORE. ADULT DAY SERVICES ARE AT LOCATIONS IN MARATHON AND WOOD COUNTIES. ADULT COMMUNITY LIVING IN WOOD AND MARATHON COUNTY AFFORDS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY IN A WAY THAT BEST SUITS THEIR NEEDS AND DESIRES, CLOSE TO THEIR GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE. THE AGENCY OPERATES 13 LICENSED ADULT FAMILY HOMES AND 2 LICENSED COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROVIDES DAILY PERSONAL CARE IN MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES. SUPPORTIVE HOME CARE (SHC) IS IN-HOME CARE PROVIDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR OWN HOMES. COMMUNITY SUPPORTED LIVING (CSL) IS IN-HOME CARE THAT INCLUDES A COMMUNITY INCLUSION GOAL THAT REQUIRES THAT WE WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO INCREASE THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE BUILDING OF INCREASED NATURAL SUPPORT. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED IN WHATEVER CONCENTRATION, DURATION AND FREQUENCY REQUIRED. ADULT SERVICES: ADULT DAY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANY DISABILITY, 18 YEARS AND OLDER. THESE SERVICES PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, INCLUSION, INDIVIDUALIZATION, AND PRODUCTIVITY. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS INCLUDE: COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS, SENSORY STIMULATION, COOKING, MUSIC, ART, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING, SELF- ADVOCACY AND MORE. ADULT DAY SERVICES ARE AT LOCATIONS IN MARATHON AND WOOD COUNTIES. ADULT COMMUNITY LIVING IN WOOD AND MARATHON COUNTY AFFORDS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY IN A WAY THAT BEST SUITS THEIR NEEDS AND DESIRES, CLOSE TO THEIR GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE. THE AGENCY OPERATES 13 LICENSED ADULT FAMILY HOMES AND 2 LICENSED COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROVIDES DAILY PERSONAL CARE IN MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES. SUPPORTIVE HOME CARE (SHC) IS IN-HOME CARE PROVIDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR OWN HOMES. COMMUNITY SUPPORTED LIVING (CSL) IS IN-HOME CARE THAT INCLUDES A COMMUNITY INCLUSION GOAL THAT REQUIRES THAT WE WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO INCREASE THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE BUILDING OF INCREASED NATURAL SUPPORT. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED IN WHATEVER CONCENTRATION, DURATION AND FREQUENCY REQUIRED.
  2. $360,526 spent. FAMILY SERVICES: FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY, INCLUDING, TYLERS HOME FOR KIDS, WHICH OFFERS FAMILIES RESPITE SERVICES AND DAY CARE SERVICES. RESPITE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE FAMILY MEMBERS A BREAK FROM THE RIGORS OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY, FROM BIRTH TO 18. A LICENSED DAY CARE CENTER OFFERS A FULLY INTEGRATED PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES ARE INVOLVED IN THE SAME EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  3. $182,459 spent. TRANSPORTATION: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS PART OF THE ADULT DAY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMS IN MARATHON, WOOD, AND PORTAGE COUNTIES. AS PART OF THE GRANT RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS IN COORDINATING TRANSPORTATION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH DISABILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 February 1955.

    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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