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Wpcu Sunshine Community Fund

EIN 85-2669888 · Beavercreek, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOP AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, AND/OR SERVICES TO ENABLE FINANCIAL WELLBEING FOR ALL AGE GROUPS REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC & SOCIAL SITUATIONS, BUT WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AREAS SUFFERING FROM FINANCIAL DISPARITIES. FACILITATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILIZATION, MINORITY LENDING AND ENTREPRENEURIALISM WITHIN ECONOMICALLY STRESSED COMMUNITIES. SUPPORT AND DELIVER FINANCIAL WELLBEING PROGRAMS FOR MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. STRENGTHEN EMERGENCY OR EMERGING FINANCIAL WELLNESS INITIATIVES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. RESPOND TO COMMUNITY CRISES AND EMERGING ISSUES INFLUENCING OUR COMMUNITIES' FINANCIAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING. ADDRESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC EXPANSION OF THE REGION(S) WPCU SERVES ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT WILL BENEFIT THOSE LIVING IN ECONOMICALLY STRESSED COMMUNITIES.

Income
$907,830
Spending
$506,612
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
32.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$1.2 million, trustee

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $326,325 spent. THE INSPI-RAY-TION COMMITTEE REPRESENTS THE CHARITABLE GIVING VOICES, VALUES AND HOPES OF WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEES. AS GOOD STEWARDS OF THE FUNDS RAISED BY EMPLOYEES, THIS COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION OF NONPROFITS THAT WILL RECEIVE GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHILE ENSURING ALIGNMENT WITH THE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND WELLBEING BUILDING BLOCKS.
  2. $120,101 spent. WPCU SUNSHINE COMMUNITY FUND MANAGES THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: 1. MONEYMAGNIFIER - ENHANCE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT AMONG K COLLEGE STUDENTS, WITH INTENTIONAL EFFORTS GIVEN TO ENGAGE STUDENTS WHO ARE UNDERSERVED, COLLEGE-BOUND OR CURRENTLY IN COLLEGE AND LIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WPCU SERVES MONEYMAGNIFIER FEATURES A VARIETY OF FINANCIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS TO ENABLE STUDENTS' FINANCIAL LITERACY TODAY AND FOSTER FINANCIALLY SECURE ADULTS IN THE FUTURE. 2. MANAGING YOUR FINANCES THROUGH CANCER - FINANCIAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER (ESPECIALLY STAGE 4 CANCER) IN THE DAYTON REGION. USING A COMBINATION OF ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, HANDS ON TOOLS AND SELF SERVE TECHNOLOGY, THE HYBRID FINANCIAL LEARNING PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INITIAL FINANCIAL EVALUATION/NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE IMMEDIATE NEXT STEPS FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED CANCER PATIENTS AND THOSE WHO SURVIVE. 3. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDE GRANTS TO FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WHO FALL BELOW A CERTAIN INCOME LEVEL. 4. DOUGLAS A. FECHER LEARNING IN EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN NEED THAT ATTEND WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY OR THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW THE SCHOLARSHIP FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2021.

    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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