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West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc

EIN 39-1076125 · Glenwood City, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. IS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST POVERTY BY DEVELOPING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASSETS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BY WORKING TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY.

Income
$22.1 million
Spending
$20.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
98
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$182,436, executive director (thru 02/25)

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 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. $10.0 million spent. HOUSING: TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS WELL AS EMERGENCY AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. ASSISTANCE SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES, RENTAL, SECURITY DEPOSIT, UTILITY, SECTION 8, AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY. DURING THE YEAR 2,544 PARTICIPANTS WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $6.7 million spent. WEATHERIZATION/ENERGY ASSISTANCE:PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO REDUCE UTILITY BILLS AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY BY USING FEWER RESOURCES. PROVIDE FUEL ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR CLIENTS IN NINE COUNTIES. DURING THE YEAR 15,561 PARTICIPANTS WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $2.6 million spent. FOOD PROGRAMS:TO PROVIDE FOOD SECURITY SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. DURING THE YEAR 21,730 PARTICIPANTS WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  4. $176,817 spent. ADULT EDUCATION: TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE EDUCATION AND SKILL LEVELS OF LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO OBTAIN JOBS PROVIDING LIVING WAGES AND BENEFITS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ADULT LITERACY AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 207 CLIENTS.
  5. $75,573 spent. COMMUNITY AND OTHER PROGRAMS: TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS IN THE WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN REGION. SOME EXAMPLES WOULD BE SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM, HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM, AND TRANSPORTATION. THESE PROGRAMS ASSISTED 526 CLIENTS.

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 April 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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