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Seamens Center of Wilmington Inc

EIN 51-0314448 · Wilmington, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SEAMEN'S CENTER OF WILMINGTON, INC., IS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SEAFARERS WHO VISIT THE PORTS IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THEIR TIME IN PORT A REWARDING ONE BY PROVIDING PERSONAL, PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL ASSISTANCE. A WARM WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO EASE THE PAIN OF LONELINESS AND ISOLATION AND TO OFFER A RESPITE FROM THE HAZARDS OF THE SEA.

Income
$366,693
Spending
$283,967
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
82.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
3
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$29,423, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 82.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 August 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 (1)
  1. $149,961 spent. PROVIDE SEAFARERS WITH NEEDED HUMAN SERVICES SUCH AS TWIC ESCORT AND TRANSPORTATION, TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION, CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES WHILE THEY ARE VISITING THE PORT OF WILMINGTON. 1. ASSISTED 429 VESSELS CALLING ON DELAWARE'S 3 PORTS;2. SAFELY WELCOMING 2442 SEAFARERS TO THE CENTER;3. TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO 4768 SEAFARERS; 4. SHIP VISITS - WERE CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FISCAL YEAR. DELIVERING WELCOME PACKAGES TO NEW SHIPS AND RETURN CALLERS WITH DONATED ITEMS SUCH AS: PUZZLES, DVDS, PLAYING CARDS, CDS, ETC. SCW CONTINUES PERSONAL SHOPPING TRIPS AS CREW DEAL WITH EXPIRED VISAS; 5. CONTINUING TO BE A SAFE AND SECURE LOCATION FOR SEAFARERS TO SHIP AND RECEIVE PACKAGES;6. CONTINUING TO REUNITE FAMILIES;7. CHRISTMAS AT SEA- 850 DITTY BOXES WERE DELIVERED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 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 June 1989.

    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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