Centergy Inc
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What it says it does
Centergy's mission is to serve as the engine for regional growth and economic development through collaboration with local partners. Centergy's vision is to be the Collective Voice for advancing prosperity and vibrancy for our five-county region by making Central Wisconsin a community of choice for businesses and residences.
- Income
- $417,661
- Spending
- $360,197
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $84,000, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $186,803 spent. Business Development InitiativesInfrastructure-Conduct BRE visits for local company engagement-Create marketing materials showcasing local industries, living costs, and job prospects-Host annual Developer Tours for property exploration-Relay RFIs from businesses to municipalities-Support Entrepreneurial and Technology Ecosystem development-Legislative/Government Relations
- $15,446 spent. Workforce Development-Convened, facilitated, and collaborated with all economic and workforce development entities in the region-Planned and offered the regional talent summit to discuss talent development, attraction and retention-Facilitate talent attraction and retention through the Central to Success Initial Campaign and develop a marketing toolkit for investors and partner organizations.
- $5,417 spent. Regional Development-Regional Centergy Strategic Planning Sessions: Centergy facilitated planning meetings with the Centergy Board and Key Regional Partners including WEDC, RPC, NCWWDB, & Economic Development Leaders, Education and Business Leaders, to develop future regional economic development strategies and create a plan of action for the organization.-Monthly distribution of a web-based "Centergy News" Publication. This approach incorporated input from partners and attempted to communicate issues and events of significance to all regional stakeholders.-Supported the coordination of regular business retention and expansion activities throughout the region.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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