West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Coalition is a group of engaged strategic partners cooperating to implement a COMMUNITY-LED regeneration plan - The Set Transformation Plan and its projects, initiatives, and vision. The mission of The Coalition is to advance redevelopment to improve the economic, social, spiritual, and cultural future of The Set- a 1,000-acre, historically Black community on the West end of downtown Delray Beach. The Coalition's work preserves, protects, regenerates, and builds BELOVED COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $489,682
- Spending
- $318,654
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 9.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 97%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $18,800, board chairman
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 88% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (5)
- $51,791 spent. Community Wealth Building - through coordinated efforts of several partners, generational wealth building opportunities are realized for the residents of The Set beginning with financial stabilization, including non-extractive leading and ending with home and/or small business ownership. Community Wealth Building also includes improving The Set's community schools through family and community advocacy and engagement, teacher and staff support, student-centered visioning, design facilitation, and resource development.
- $105,392 spent. Placemaking - investing in community-owned facilities to build and regenerate collaborative, multi-purpose spaces where people can connect and share value in The Set.
- $42,093 spent. Civic Stewardship - community outreach, engagement, voter registration and grassroots organizing.
- $19,153 spent. Healthy Community - meeting the financial and emotional needs of residents of The Set through wellness dividends and holistic wellness. Community Asset Development - educating and advocating for equitable investment in The Set to support infrastructure development for The Set.
- $34,436 spent. Community Asset Development - educating and advocating for equitable investment in The Set to support infrastructure development for The Set.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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