Wil-Power Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The Wil-Power Foundation exists to inspire and equip people of all ages through physical, social, and cognitive means in order to assist social, and cognitive means in order to assist them in achievement of their highest potential in sport and in life. We do this through provision of programs that allow us to interact with all ages free of charge or at reduced cost through our sponsorships and scholarships.
- Income
- $98,929
- Spending
- $109,480
- Reserves
- -2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 6 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 872% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- Heads Above Water Workshop offered free of charge to all Marion County FL graduating seniors.In addition, we were able to present virtually multiple workshops to University of Florida freshmen. These workshops are aimed at teaching young people in the transitioanl part of their live the importance of budgeting, nutrition, stress management, support systems and how that affects decisions made in life. To the individuals we present to, we also offer two opportunities to apply for a $500 academic scholarship which is decided by the Board of Directors for the Wil-Power Foundation.
- Wellness Program-Due to isolation struggles that many young people faced due to the pandemic, we offered smallclasses for middle and high school aged children free of charge to provide an outlet and a support system to many that would otherwise be unable to afford such services.
- $39,047 spent. Next Step Program is a step down program for those who have recently completed physical therapy, require prolonged modification of the physical spacein order to exercise, or those who are under insured and require additional help to return to prior level of function. We hold 6 classes per week-with participants attending an initial intakewith a Physical Therapist who designs an individual workout routine. Those unable to afford full membership are afforded a reduced fee pending application and proof of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 April 2021.
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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