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United Cerebral Palsy of West Central Wisconsin Inc

EIN 39-1204145 · Eau Claire, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UCP OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND FULL CITIZENSHIP OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO STRUGGLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE MEANS TO LIVE. WE SEEK TO ACTIVELY PARTNER WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, SPONSORS, AND FAMILIES TO SUPPORT A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE AIM TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE POSSIBLE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
361
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$95,063, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 September 30, 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. $2.2 million spent. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN (UCP OF WCW) OFFERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, CARE, AND UNDERSTANDING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH VARYING ABILITIES. UCP OF WCW HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE SINCE 1954, SERVING OVER 600 FAMILIES ANNUALLY. OUR OVER ALL GOAL IS TO HELP CREATE A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. UCP OF WCW PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOME CARE THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA OF 12 COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ACTS AS THE FISCAL AGENT OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE RESPITE CARE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER CONDITIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 December 1954.

    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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