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Go-Edc Foundation

EIN 47-3947981 · Oshkosh, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REVITALIZING DEPRESSED AREAS, ADDRESSING BLIGHT, AND EMPOWERING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS IN SPECIFIED AREAS WITHIN OUR GREATER OSHKOSH COMMUNITY.

Income
$94,241
Spending
$112,664
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
24 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$119,573, president & ceo

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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. $24,739 spent. SUPPORT WORKFORCE INITIATIVES TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO JOBS - THESE INCLUDE LOOKING AT AREAS IN TRANSPORTATION, BROADBAND, AND CHILDCARE. CONTINUED ADMINISTRATION OF WINNEBAGO CATCH A RIDE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORTATION. INITIATED A PROGRAM FOCUS ON CHILDCARE ISSUES INCLUDING EDUCATION OF LOCAL BUSINESSES ON THE PROBLEM, COORDINATION OF PARTNERS AND PROVIDERS, LISTENING SESSIONS, AND APPLYING FOR GRANT FUNDING TO INCREASE CAPACITY OF LOCAL CHILDCARE FACILITIES.
  2. $19,231 spent. REMOVE/RESTORE BLIGHTED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES - CONTINUE WORKING WITH PROPERTY OWNERS IN SAWDUST AREA TO ASSIST THEM WITH PROJECTS WHICH COULD CREATE JOBS IN THE SAWDUST REDEVELOPMENT AREA OR TRANSITION OUT OF THIS AREA TO MAKE WAY FOR USES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH LONG-RANGE AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS. COORDINATED SITE SELECTION PROCESS WHICH LOCATED A NEW HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT ON A BLIGHTED AND ENVIRONMENTALLY AT-RISK PROPERTY. ASSISTED WITH THE PROMOTION AND SELECTION OF A DEVELOPER TO BUILD MIXED USE AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON THE FORMER INDUSTRIAL SITE IN SAWDUST DISTRICT.
  3. $23,007 spent. FUNDING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS IN DISTRESSED AREAS - ACTIVELY ADMINISTER THE CAPITAL CATALYST FUND, WHICH IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WEDC, AND PREVIOUSLY CHAMCO, TO HELP EARLY STAGE BUSINESSES THAT LACK CAPITAL. MANY OF THE BUSINESSES SUPPORTED ARE LOCATED IN THE 54901 ZIP CODE. ADDED A NEW PROGRAM TO SPECIFICALLY TARGET SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESSES IN RURALLY DESIGNATED AREAS.
  4. $17,524 spent. SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES WHICH CREATE JOBS FOR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS - CONTINUE EFFORTS TO MEET WITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES, LARGE EMPLOYERS AND SMALL, TO DISCUSS FINANCIAL NEEDS FOR GROWTH AND PARKING ISSUES SO THAT THEY CAN REMAIN DOWNTOWN AND CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE URBAN REVITALIZATION OF OUR 54901-ZIP CODE. SUPPORTED RELOCATION OF SEVERAL BUSINESSES FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT WATER DAMAGE TO DOWNTOWN BUILDING, PRIORITIZING ACCESSIBILITY OF NEW LOCATIONS. RECRUITED QUALITY EMPLOYERS TO VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.

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

  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 November 6, 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 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 September 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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