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W a M Y Community Action Inc

EIN 56-0816296 · Boone, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE DISADVANTAGED THE SUPPORT AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
14
Volunteers
191
Highest pay
$87,945, executive director

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $810,561 spent. HOUSING PROGRAMS; THESE PROGRAMS WORK TO MAKE HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT, USUALLY THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF INSULATION, AIR AND DUCT SEALING. IT ALSO INCLUDES CLEANING, REPAIRING, AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE HOUSE'S CURRENT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO COMPLETE REPAIRS AND REPLACE APPLIANCES AND MAKE HOMES SAFER.
  2. $315,319 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS; THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT YOUTH IN AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES, SUMMER CAMP AND CARE. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDETUTORING, MENTORING, SOCIAL ENRICHMENT, AND HEALTH/NUTRITION RESOURCES.
  3. $200,612 spent. FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS; THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT FAMILIES IN SELF-SUSTAINING METHODS OF GROWING THEIR OWN PRODUCE. THE AGENCY HAS A GARDEN IN EVERY COUNTY THAT THEY DONATE PRODUCE TO THE PUBLIC. THE GARDENS ARE RUN BYVOLUNTEERS.
  4. $260,278 spent. FAMILY SERVICES; THESE PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES INCREASE THEIR INCOME BY ASSISTING THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL OR EMPLOYMENT GOALS. EDUCATION - STAFF WORK WITH CLIENTS TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF ACTION TO INCREASE THEIR EDUCATION OR ASCERTAIN THAT THE CLIENT BE PROVIDED WITH SHORT-TERM TRAINING TO ACHIEVE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. EMPLOYMENT - STAFF WORK WITH CLIENTS TO IDENTIFY SKILLS, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYER CONTACTS, AND OTHER UNIQUE TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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