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Louise W Eggleston Center Inc

EIN 54-0602238 · Norfolk, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CREATING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$30.5 million
Spending
$29.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
530
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$284,369, cpo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 June 30, 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)
  1. $19.2 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - EGGLESTON OFFERS A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AT OR ABOVE THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE. WE SUBSIDIZE WAGES FOR THOSE WITH PRODUCTIVITY CHALLENGES. COMMUNITY INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PLACEMENT WITHIN HOST BUSINESSES WITH STAFF SUPPORT. EGGLESTON PROVIDES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. DUE TO OUR VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYEES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VARIOUS CAREER-RELATED SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A VARIETY OF JOB MARKETS SUCH AS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HOSPITALITY, CUSTODIAL SERVICES, AUTO CLEANING/DETAILING, HORTICULTURE, RETAIL, AND MEDICAL FIELDS. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEES ARE HELPED TO DEVELOP SOFT SKILLS SUCH AS PUNCTUALITY, DEPENDABILITY, ATTENTION TO TASK, CONCERN FOR QUALITY WORKMANSHIP, PROPER CARE OF MATERIALS, ATTENTION TO PERSONAL APPEARANCE, ACCEPTANCE OF INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION, AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $3.6 million spent. REHAB - GROUP DAY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER INDIVIDUALS MEANINGFUL AND FUNCTIONAL YEAR-ROUND GROUP SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES HELP THE INDIVIDUAL RETAIN OR IMPROVE SKILLS OF SELF-HELP, SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, CAREER PLANNING, AND ADAPTATION VIA OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER INTERACTIONS, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF SOCIAL NETWORKS.
  3. $2.0 million spent. CARE - RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES PROVIDES QUALITY LIVING OPTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT ENCOURAGE THE INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. KEY ELEMENTS TO THESE SERVICES INCLUDE RESPECTING EVERYONE'S UNIQUENESS, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT, AND UNDERSTANDING THE CONCERNS AND NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT. THE STAFF ENSURES THAT ALL SUPPORT, SKILLS TRAINING, ASSISTANCE SUPERVISION IS TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND THAT ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED CARING AND DIGNIFIED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 December 1960.

    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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