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Wagilabs

EIN 81-2914215 · Charlottesville, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WAGILABS EXISTS TO SPARK CURIOSITY, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE IN KIDS EVERYWHERE-ESPECIALLY THOSE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. OUR CORE PURPOSES ARE: 1. DELIVER ENGAGING, INCLUSIVE KIDPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WORLDWIDE. 2. EMPOWER KIDS TO DESIGN AND LAUNCH INNOVATIVE IDEAS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. 3. PROMOTE CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH MENTORSHIP, SEED FUNDING, AND A COLLABORATIVE GLOBAL NETWORK. 4. CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS BY NURTURING CHILDREN'S PASSIONS, TALENTS, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. 5. ENGAGE YOUTH AS PARTNERS IN CREATING GRASSROOTS SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES. 6. PURSUE ACTIVITIES THAT ADVANCE OUR MISSION OF HELPING KIDS BUILD A MORE JUST, SUSTAINABLE, AND PEACEFUL WORLD.

Income
$186,451
Spending
$45,994
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $42,290 spent. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS - FISCAL YEAR 2024 (JULY 1, 2024-JUNE 30, 2025) KEYNOTE ADDRESSES: WAGILABS WAS FEATURED AT MAJOR CONFERENCES ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION, INCLUDING: CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIFE CHANGING LABS CONFERENCE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE CONFERENCE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA E-CUP COMPETITION ASU THUNDERBIRD SOCIAL INNOVATION CONFERENCE PROGRAM LAUNCHES: WAGILABS EXPANDED INTO NEW REGIONS, REACHING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS: INDIA - GUJARAT GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS: 35 SCHOOLS, 30 SESSIONS, 4,380 STUDENTS NORTHWEST ARKANSAS SCHOOLS: 4 SCHOOLS, 4 SESSIONS, 120 STUDENTS COLUMBUS, OHIO YMCA: 8 SESSIONS, 144 STUDENTS YEI YIPPEE SCHOOLS: 14 SCHOOLS, 8 SESSIONS, 300+ STUDENTS REPUBLIC OF CONGO: 1 SCHOOL, 20 SESSIONS, 21 STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION: OUR FLAGSHIP INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN INDIA'S GUJARAT GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS, WHERE WAGILABS REACHED OVER 4,380 STUDENTS ACROSS 35 SCHOOLS THROUGH 30 IMMERSIVE SESSIONS. WE ALSO TRAINED 431 TEACHERS TO CONTINUE OUR TRAINING EFFORTS. TRAINING & PARTNERSHIPS: WAGILABS DELIVERED PRESENTATIONS TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INDUSTRY LEADERS, INTRODUCING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SHOWCASING HOW EMPLOYEES CAN ENGAGE WITH PROGRAMS SERVING SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. THESE TRAINING EFFORTS GENERATED 5,800 IN REVENUE TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS - FISCAL YEAR 2024 (JULY 1, 2024-JUNE 30, 2025) KEYNOTE ADDRESSES: WAGILABS WAS FEATURED AT MAJOR CONFERENCES ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION, INCLUDING: CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIFE CHANGING LABS CONFERENCE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE CONFERENCE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA E-CUP COMPETITION ASU THUNDERBIRD SOCIAL INNOVATION CONFERENCE PROGRAM LAUNCHES: WAGILABS EXPANDED INTO NEW REGIONS, REACHING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS: INDIA - GUJARAT GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS: 35 SCHOOLS, 30 SESSIONS, 4,380 STUDENTS NORTHWEST ARKANSAS SCHOOLS: 4 SCHOOLS, 4 SESSIONS, 120 STUDENTS COLUMBUS, OHIO YMCA: 8 SESSIONS, 144 STUDENTS YEI YIPPEE SCHOOLS: 14 SCHOOLS, 8 SESSIONS, 300+ STUDENTS REPUBLIC OF CONGO: 1 SCHOOL, 20 SESSIONS, 21 STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION: OUR FLAGSHIP INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN INDIA'S GUJARAT GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS, WHERE WAGILABS REACHED OVER 4,380 STUDENTS ACROSS 35 SCHOOLS THROUGH 30 IMMERSIVE SESSIONS. WE ALSO TRAINED 431 TEACHERS TO CONTINUE OUR TRAINING EFFORTS. TRAINING & PARTNERSHIPS: WAGILABS DELIVERED PRESENTATIONS TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INDUSTRY LEADERS, INTRODUCING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SHOWCASING HOW EMPLOYEES CAN ENGAGE WITH PROGRAMS SERVING SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. THESE TRAINING EFFORTS GENERATED 5,800 IN REVENUE TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION.

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 2026.

    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 2017.

    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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