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Weslyn a Bennett Foundation

EIN 87-1244756 · Inkster, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZED TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR PEOPLE AGES 5-12, VIA A READING PROGRAM EXPOSING THEM TO LOCAL AUTHORS BOOKS, ROLE PLAYING AND CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM READING RECIPES, DINING ETIQUETTE AND DESIGNING THEIR OWN COOKBOOK.

Income
$22,095
Spending
$24,641
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0

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

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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $3,519 spent. KICK START READING MONTH DELIVERED FIVE SATURDAYS OF READING ENRICHMENT FOR CHILDREN FEATURING AUTHORS WHO READ THEIR BOOKS AND PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS WITH AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS. CHILDREN WERE ADMINISTERED PRE-TESTS TO ASSIGN THEM TO READING ABILITY GROUPS, ENGAGED IN WORD GAMES WRITING EXERCISES, ONE-ON-ONE READING, LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNTS AND BUILT HOME LIBRARIES. THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENED SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, FOSTERED A LOVE OF READING AND ENCOURAGED LIBRARY USE THROUGH NEW LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UPS.
  2. $13,310 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE THE HOLIDAY THROUGH EDUCATION, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE EVENT INCLUDED A PARADE, HISTORICAL EXHIBIT, CEREMONIAL PROGRAM FEATURING A YOUTH CHOIR, FAMILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A PETTING FARM AND SELF-IMAGE PUPPET WORKSHOP, AND A CULTURAL MEAL REFLECTING JUNETEENTH TRADITIONS.
  3. $1,622 spent. KIDS AND COOKING INTRODUCED CHILDREN TO NEW FOODS WHILE TEACHING KITCHEN SAFETY, PROPER HAND-WASHING, AND BASIC FOOD PREPARATION BY FOLLOWING RECIPES. THE PROGRAM REINFORCED MEASUREMENT, MATH SKILLS, AND HEALTHY HABITS THROUGH HANDS-ON COOKING ACTIVITIES AND INCLUDED SMILES AND HUGS, A FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT THAT ASSISTED HOUSEHOLDS FACING HARDSHIP BY PROVIDING SNACKS AND GROCERY GIFT CARDS.
  4. $3,280 spent. SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

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

  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 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 January 2022.

    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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