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Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center Inc

EIN 39-1796793 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER IS A COMMUNITY-DIRECTED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN THE WILLIAMSON-MARQUETTE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCENTRATING ON ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY FOSTERING COMMUNITY BUILDING AND PARTNERSHIPS; SUPPORTING LIFE ENRICHING PROGRAMS; PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES.

Income
$638,511
Spending
$821,168
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
38
Volunteers
550
Highest pay
$96,265, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $403,578 spent. WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER'S YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 5-12, A SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM, AND STUDENTS ORGANIZED AROUND RESPONSIBILITY (SOAR), A PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH THAT PROVIDES SAFE RECREATION AND PROMOTES PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY.
  2. $216,093 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE SENIOR CORE PROGRAM USAGE OF THE FACILITY.
  3. $113,728 spent. WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER'S SENIOR PROGRAM OFFERS A NUTRITIONAL LUNCH, EXERCISE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS.
  4. $20,280 spent. WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER'S ADULT PROGRAMS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE SKILLS OR REFERENCES TO FIND FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 2024.

    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 1995.

    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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