Wentworth Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, LITERARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC OF 1986 (OR CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW). THE CORPORATION SHALL RECEIVE AND DISBURSE FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND GIFTS OF ANY KIND, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND/OR REGIONAL AND/OR NATIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR EVENTS CONSISTENT WITH ITS PURPOSE.
- Income
- $39,155
- Spending
- $46,995
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 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 (3)
- $430 spent. SUPPORTING SEVERAL AT-RISK, FOSTER CHILDREN WITHIN COMMUNITIES THROUGH HOSTING A SILENT AUCTION AND GALA.
- $60 spent. SUPPORTING SEVERAL LOCAL FAMILIES BATTLING CANCER AND CANCER RESEARCH EFFORTS IN MICHIGAN.
- SUPPORTING SEVERAL VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF TRAFFICKING THROUGH THE ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 August 2024.
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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