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Wow Center

Empowering real women with real stories to thrive, dream, believe, and pursue the impossible through love and community.

The Wow Center Inc

Community Development Merchantville, NJ EIN: 862972189 (IRS) Reg: 86-2972189 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Wow Center

Empowering real women through love and community. Join our community, support programs, events, and donate to help women thrive.

Founded
Headquarters
Merchantville, NJ
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S81
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Empowering real women with real stories to thrive, dream, believe, and pursue the impossible through love and community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wow Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wow Center is a registered community development nonprofit based in Merchantville, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 862972189. 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 $280K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wow Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862972189. 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.

Wow Center 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 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Wow Center is located in Merchantville, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wow Center has $280K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wow Center is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $280K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wow Center. 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, Wow Center 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Empowering real women through love and community. Join our community, support programs, events, and donate to help women thrive. Wow Center is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $280K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Wow Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wow Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862972189, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

NO
Noelle S•••••• L••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

B2K, Bow Wow lead Boys 4 Life Tour throwback at Petersen Events Center - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mar 2026
www.post-gazette.com
WOW Center showcases Don Blanton’s ‘Journey Stories’ exhibit, celebrating art, history and community - MassLive
Feb 2026
www.masslive.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Longview discovery center presents Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow - KLTV.com
Jul 2025
www.kltv.com
Miami's WOW Center helps adults with disabilities find purpose, employment - CBS News
Apr 2025
www.cbsnews.com
Miami's WOW Center helps adults with disabilities improve the quality of their life - CBS News
Apr 2025
www.cbsnews.com
Oh Wow Children’s Center Targets Older Visitors with New Labs - Business Journal Daily
Mar 2025
businessjournaldaily.com
Be Strong Intl. with Michelle Shirley and guest, Arlene Peterson, Executive Director at The WOW Center - Miami's Communi
Sep 2024
communitynewspapers.com
Miami-Dade County School Board recognizes WOW Center in Kendall - Miami's Community News
Mar 2024
communitynewspapers.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
The Wow Center Appoints New Executive Director Arlene Peterson - Miami's Community News
Oct 2023
communitynewspapers.com
Outreach Center moving from Fleming Drive to downtown location - thepaper.media
Jun 2023
www.thepaper.media
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wow Center

What is Wow Center?
Wow Center is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Merchantville, United States. Empowering real women through love and community. Join our community, support programs, events, and donate to help women thrive.
When was Wow Center founded?
Wow Center was founded in 2021.
Who leads Wow Center?
Noelle Stclair Lentz serves as Trustee.
Where is Wow Center located?
Headquartered in Merchantville, NJ, United States.
What is Wow Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wow Center trustworthy?
Wow Center 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 Wow Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 862972189. Registration: 86-2972189 (United States).
What is Wow Center's website?
http://www.thewowcenternj.org