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Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency Inc

EIN 56-6070824 · Goldsboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WAGES PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR OPTIMAL POTENTIAL.

Income
$17.8 million
Spending
$18.0 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
274
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$207,614, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    15 of 15 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 (4)
  1. $12.9 million spent. HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START (HS/EHS)PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, BEGINNING IN THE EARLY LEARNING STAGES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (BIRTH-TO-2 YEARS-OLD), AND PRESCHOOLERS (3-5 YEARS-OLD). HS/EHS SERVICES SUPPORT THE PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM. PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND ALSO, CHILDREN IN HOMELESS SITUATIONS. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR HS/EHS CHILDREN INCLIDE DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCREENINGS, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (INCLUDING DENTAL), FAMILY SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. RECRUITMENT AND ENROLLMENT ACTIVITIES ARE ON-GOING.
  2. $2.3 million spent. POWER TO HELP A CHILD WHO NEEDS THEM. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM AND FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM SERVE WAYNE AND WILSON COUNTIES.
  3. $1.7 million spent. NUTRITIONS-SERVES MEALS AT CONGREGATE SITES TO AGE-ELIGIBLE CITIZENS. PRIORITY IS BASED ON AGE, INCOME, AND DISABILITY. THE RECIPIENTS MUST BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO PARTICIPATE AT A CONGREGATE SITE WHERE THEY GET A HOT MEAL, HAVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND GET SOCIAL INTERACTION. THERE ARE ALSO HOME DELIVERED MEALS WHICH ARE DELIVERED BY VOLUNTEERS TO RECIPIENTS WHO ARE AGE, INCOME AND DISABILITY ELIGIBLE AND NOT ABLE TO PREPARE AT LEAST ONE MEAL PER DAY.
  4. $877,579 spent. THE WAGES SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM IS A GREAT OPPORTUINTY FOR RETIRED SENIORS. WAGES SENIOR COMPANIONS HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND PROVIDE RESPITE SERVICES TO ENABLE CAREGIVERS TO HAVE SOME MUCH-NEEDED TIME OFF. SENIOR COMPANIONS ASSIST WITH DAILY TASKS SUCH AS LIGHT MEAL PREPARATION, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MONITORING MEDICATIONS, ETC.THE WAGES FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RETIRED SENIORS. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT THE FUTURE BY SERVING AS MENTORS, TUTORS, ROLE MODELS, AND FRIENDS TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, AND HEAD STATRT CENTERS. WHEN THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS SHARE THEIR LOVE, TIME, AND EXPERIENCE, THEY HAVE THE

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 June 1967.

    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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