Work Training Center for the Handicapped Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of WTC is to assist and support people with disabilities as they achieve increased independence in work and leisure, and to enhance the quality of their lives.
- Income
- $7.2 million
- Spending
- $7.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 124
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $130,397, sales representative
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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 29% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $2.5 million spent. Day Program - WTC operated three day programs, 2 in Chico, and 1 in Oroville, California. These programs provide learning opportunities, activities that involve community-based outings, and specialized physical therapy for more significantly challenged clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities.Independent Living Services - As a purchased service by the Regional Center, WTC provides operational living support services that allow higher functioning individuals with a developmental disability to continue to live in their home and experience many community-based activities. These services are provided on a one-to-one basis based upon a defined number of hours authorized on a monthly basis by the Regional Center.Community Employment Services - Working one-on-one with clients who express an interest in working in their community, the WTC operates a job development and search operation to identify and place individuals in jobs in their local communities.During the 2024-2025 Fiscal period, these programs supported between 250 to 300 individuals towards independence and meaningful contributions to the community.
- $1.8 million spent. Work Activity Program - WTC provides work activities for higher functioning clients in the areas of landscape maintenance, and janitorial services. Operating either individually, or in crews, the clients fulfill contract opportunities to provide these services to local businesses and the public.During the 2024-2025 Fiscal period, these programs supported between 15 and 20 individuals towards independence and meaningful contributions to the community.
- $1.1 million spent. Transportation Services - Operating under contract to the Regional Center, WTC provides transportation services to pick up and deliver clients from their places of abode to the various programs of WTC employment or activities.
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
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 June 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 June 1970.
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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