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Weirton Christian Center

EIN 55-0402344 · Weirton, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO SERVING GOD AND THE COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON PROVIDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN BY MEETING THEIR SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS.

Income
$555,586
Spending
$662,290
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$46,400, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 52 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $445,860 spent. THE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED APPX 185 CHILDREN. THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE HAVEN FOR CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN - NINTH GRADE. WE PROVIDE SNACKS, HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING AND MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THEM GROW. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE LESSONS IN ART, MUSIC, CRAFTS, FITNESS, CROCHET, DANCE, AND MORE. INFORMATION CLASSES WITH VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR ARE HELD TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD CHOICE, FITNESS, DRUG ABUSE, VIOLENCE, PREVENTION, SAFETY, SELF-RELIANCE AND GOOD CHOICES. BIBLE LESSONS ARE TAUGHT WEEKLY WITH EACH AGE GROUP. THE PROGRAM ALSO SPONSORS APPX 70 KIDS TO ATTEND CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMPS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATION PROGRAMS. THERE IS ALSO A COMMUNITY GARDEN TO TEACH THE KIDS LIFE SKILLS AND PROMOTE THE HEALTHY FOOD CLASSES.
  2. $88,202 spent. WE OFFER BOTH 3 AND 4 YR OLD PRESCHOOL CLASSES LED BY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS AND ASSISTANTS. THE DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM INVOLVES HANDS-ON STATIONS TO NOT ONLY MEET STTE STANDARDS BUT ALSO REINFORCE CHRISTIAN VALUES. THERE IS NO TUITION, ONLY A ONE TIME REGISTRATION FEE OF 25 FOR MATERIALS. WE SERVED 27 STUDENTS IN THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.
  3. $26,651 spent. FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED PAYMENTS FOR UTILITIES, FOOD AND MEDICAL NEEDS ON AN EMERGENCY NEED BASS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FUNDS TO HELP NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WITH BASIC NECESSITIES AND GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS. ASSISTNACE WAS PROVIDED TO APPOXIMATELY 90 FAMILIES. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR 21 CHILDREN TO ATTEND A CHRISTIAN BASED SCHOOL. WE ALSO OFFER SPACE FOR FAMILY VISITATIONS, COUNSELING FOR OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS TO A GENERATION OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. TO HELP WITH THE COST OF MAINTAINING THIS SPACE, WE RENT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT BRING FOSTERED CHILDREN TOGETHER WITH THEIR PARENTS.

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 August 1975.

    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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