Wayne County Community Foundation
The foundations mission is to connect people with financial and nonfinancial resources to improve the quality of life for all people in wayne county
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The Wayne County Community Foundation is a non-profit foundation with a primary goal is to build a charitable reserve of funds for the current and future needs of Wayne County. The Wayne County Community Foundation, 918 Church Street, Suite F, Honesdale, PA 18431, Phone: (+1) 570-251-9993 | E-mail: info@waynefoundation.org
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Mission
The foundations mission is to connect people with financial and nonfinancial resources to improve the quality of life for all people in wayne county
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Wayne County Community Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWayne County Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Honesdale, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 232656896. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Wayne County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232656896. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Wayne County Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Wayne County Community Foundation is located in Honesdale, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wayne County Community Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wayne County Community Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wayne County Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wayne County Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Wayne County Community Foundation is a non-profit foundation with a primary goal is to build a charitable reserve of funds for the current and future needs of Wayne County. The Wayne County Community Foundation, 918 Church Street, Suite F, Honesdale, PA 18431, Phone: (+1) 570-251-9993 | E-mail: [email protected] Wayne County Community Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Wayne County Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wayne County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232656896, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Wayne County community remembers mother, daughter killed in shooting - WKYC
'The ultimate sacrifice': Law enforcement reacts to Rittman officer Sgt. Scott Ries’ death in Wayne County shooting - WKYC
Wayne County Calendar Events - A Memory Café - Your Ohio News
25 local groups receive Wayne County foundation grants - Wooster Daily Record
Wayne County Calendar Events - Dalton Community Historical Society - Your Ohio News
Community members in Wayne County help firefighters after explosion injures 3 and destroys several homes - WNEP
Wayne County community members help firefighters after explosion - WNEP
Community members in Wayne County send back data center proposal - WNEP
Michigan Chronicle and Wayne County Community College District Launch ‘Chronicle Conversations: Detroit Voices in Action’ - The Michigan Chronicle
Wayne County community declares pothole emergency - FOX 2 Detroit
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 73 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wayne County Community Foundation
- What is Wayne County Community Foundation?
- Wayne County Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Honesdale, United States. The Wayne County Community Foundation is a non-profit foundation with a primary goal is to build a charitable reserve of funds for the current and future needs of Wayne County. The Wayne County Community Foundation, 918 Church Street, Suite F, Honesdale, PA 18431, Phone: (+1) 570-251-9993 | E-mail: [email protected]
- When was Wayne County Community Foundation founded?
- Wayne County Community Foundation was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Wayne County Community Foundation?
- Ryanne Jennings serves as PresidentCEO.
- Where is Wayne County Community Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Honesdale, PA, United States.
- What is Wayne County Community Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wayne County Community Foundation trustworthy?
- Wayne County Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wayne County Community Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232656896.
- What is Wayne County Community Foundation's website?
- http://waynefoundation.org