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Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin

EIN 39-1472579 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, INC.'S MISSION IS TO BUILD PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION THE ORGANIZATION DEDICATES TIME, TALENT AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO: PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WORKFORCE; TARGETING DISADVANTAGED AND DISLOCATED WORKERS; ALLOCATING RESOURCES EQUITABLY THROUGHOUT THE REGION; RESPONDING TO LOCAL NEEDS; SUPPORTING A CUSTOMER DRIVEN SYSTEM; MAINTAINING FISCAL INTEGRITY.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
20
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$162,483, ceo/executive director

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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND/OR TARGET POPULATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE WINDOWS TO WORK PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP PARTICIPANTS SEARCH FOR AND SECURE EMPLOYMENT TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AFTER RELEASE. OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS ALSO INCLUDE LOCAL YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP, UNITED WAY CARPENTRY TRAINING, PATHWAYS 4, QUEST AND WAI PARTICIPANTS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 1835 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH SPECIAL PROJECTS DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $1.7 million spent. WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKERS PROGRAMS SEEK TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT, RETENTION, AND EARNINGS OF WIOA PARTICIPANTS AND INCREASE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILL ATTAINMENT, THEREBY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE WORKFORCE, REDUCING WELFARE DEPENDENCY, AND ENHANCING NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THIS PROGRAM SERVED 699 PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $693,663 spent. YOUTH ACTIVITIES SEEK TO INCREASE THE ATTAINMENT OF BASIC SKILLS, WORK READINESS, OR OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS, AND SECONDARY DIPLOMAS OR OTHER CREDENTIALS. A PERSON IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SERVICES UNDER YOUTH ACTIVITIES IF THEY ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF FOURTEEN AND TWENTY-ONE AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT: DEFICIENT IN BASIC LITERACY SKILLS, A SCHOOL DROPOUT, HOMELESS, A RUNAWAY, A FOSTER CHILD, PREGNANT OR PARENTING, OFFENDER, OR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO REQUIRES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO COMPLETE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OR TO SECURE AND HOLD EMPLOYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 245 PARTICIPANTS IN YOUTH ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR.
  4. $548,226 spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SEEKS TO ENGAGE A NETWORK OF SERVICE RESOURCES TO MEET THE TRANSITION NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE EXITING FOSTER CARE AND TRANSITIOING INTO ADULT LIVING. THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ELIGIBLE YOUTH COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL, TRANSITION TO POST SECONDARY EDUCATION, OR TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND BASIC NEEDS. THE ORGAIZATION SERVED 90 YOUNG ADULTS IN THE REGION DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR.

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 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 June 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 October 1988.

    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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