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Wahupa Educational Enterprises Inc

EIN 95-3407246 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF WAHUPA EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISES, INC. IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE AREA OF EDUCATIONAL ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS FROM MINORITY OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
43
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$111,702, executive director

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $445,335 spent. EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROJECT - THIS PROJECT TARGETS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS WHO DEMOSTRATE THE ABILITY AND DESIRE TO PERSUE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. COUNSELING AND FOLLOW-UP IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS WHO MAY OTHERWISE BELIEVE SUCH A GOAL IS UNATAINABLE BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL FACTORS. THE PROJECT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1,459 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA.
  2. $250,505 spent. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER - THIS PROJECT SERVES INDIVIDUALS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS WHO FAILED TO PURSUE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION BUT HAVE THE DESIRE AND POTENTIAL TO RE-ENTER AND COMPLETE A POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING. INFORMATION REGARDING FINANCIAL AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR ADMISSION IS PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS. THE PROJECT SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 1130 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA.
  3. $1.2 million spent. UPWARD BOUND PROJECT - THIS PROJECT SERVICES ADOLESCENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS WITH AN INTENSIVE TUTORING AND MONITORING PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO WISH TO PURSUE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE IN THE NINTH OR TENTH GRADE AND ARE MONITORED FROM THE TIME THEY BEGIN THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE FIFTH YEAR FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL. PARTICIPANTS ATTEND WEEKEND CLASSES AND A FIVE TO SIX WEEK SUMMER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AT A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FOR WHICH THEY RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT. THE PROJECT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 101 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA.
  4. $101,220 spent. EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH (CITY) PROJECT - THIS PROJECT TARGETS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS WHO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY AND DESIRE TO PURSUE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. COUNSELING AND FOLLOW-UP IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS WHO MAY OTHERWISE BELIEVE SUCH A GOAL IS UNATTAINABLE BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL FACTORS. THE PROJECT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 426 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA.UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCE PROJECT - THIS PROJECT SERVICES ADOLESCENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS WITH AN INTENSIVE TUTORING AND MONITORING PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO WISH TO PURSUE A POST-SECONDARDY EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE. THE PARTICIPANTS START IN THE NINTH OR TENTH GRADE AND ARE MONITORED FROM THE TIME THEY BEGIN THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE FIFTH YEAR FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL. PARTICIPANTS ATTEND WEEKEND CLASSES AND A FIVE TO SIX WEEK SUMMER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AT A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FOR WHICH THEY RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT. THE PROJECT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 69 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA.UPWARD BOUND LINCOLN PROJECT - THIS PROJECT SERVICES ADOLESCENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS WITH AN INTENSIVE TUTORING AND MONITORING PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO WISH TO PURSUE A POST-SECONDARDY EDUCATION. THE PARTICIPANTS START IN THE NINTH OR TENTH GRADE AND ARE MONITORED FROM THE TIME THEY BEGIN THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE FIFTH YEAR FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL. PARTICIPANTS ATTEND WEEKEND CLASSES AND A FIVE TO SIX WEEK SUMMER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AT A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FOR WHICH THEY RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT. THE PROJECT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 64 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA.

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

  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 June 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 1980.

    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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