Wayfaring Band Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To create inclusive experiences that amplify the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, cultivate connections, and transform perspectives to alter the way people view disability.
- Income
- $512,205
- Spending
- $505,406
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 55
- Highest pay
- $87,877, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- $342,993 spent. The Wayfaring Band travel programs are not typical vacations. They are unique, innovative, and designed to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). From overnight getaways to week-long road trips and even longer international adventures, The Band's travel programs are mind-expanding opportunities for adults living with I/DD to gain a sense of independence, learn invaluable social skills, and teach the world around them to see people with disabilities in a new, more empathetic, and inclusive way. Every day, we challenge our travelers to take risks in a safe and supportive group that encourages self-advocacy. Our proprietary anti-ableist leadership curriculum guides an active learning process that improves lives and creates a world where all disabled people can fully participate in society, where their needs are met, and where their rights are respected and upheld.
- $11,082 spent. The Everybody In, Disrupting Ableism training program guides and supports businesses, potential co- workers, and others who are interested in becoming allies to the disability community with an explicit focus on our neighbors who experience disabilities. By professionally framing the lived experience of our clientele to help create workplace environments that are safe and responsive to the needs of all stakeholders, including those who experience intellectual disabilities, our customized training courses create vibrant environments in which individuals with I/DD can learn, grow, and thrive while making meaningful contributions to the organizations for whom they work.
- $8,905 spent. Participants of the Supper Club program gather once a month to learn globally practiced cooking techniques with a Chef and then dine together as an important part of community gathering around a common table.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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