Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation
501(c)(4)Community
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, registered in 2004, with $134,703 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7 South Main Street 3rd Floor 4, Wilkesbarre, PA, 18701 EIN 37-1440334 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$135K
▼ 18.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$118K
Net assets
$766K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating78 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation: 78 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7 South Main Street 3rd Floor 4, Wilkesbarre, PA, 18701
- City
- Wilkesbarre
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Economic Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.8M (FY2013) to $135K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $375KNet assets $766K
Operating margin
12.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$375K
Net assets
$766K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,703▼18.1% | $118,104▲1.3% | $765,966▲2.2% | $1,141,164▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $164,418▲649% | $116,631▼42.9% | $749,367▲6.8% | $1,214,398▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$29,945▼104% | $204,374▼35.5% | $701,580▼25.0% | $1,171,401▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $665,870▲451% | $316,913▲7.3% | $935,899▲59.5% | $1,314,642▲55.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $120,951▼61.2% | $295,224▼37.1% | $586,942▼22.9% | $844,590▼28.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $311,457▼91.3% | $469,581▼10.9% | $761,215▼17.2% | $1,175,538▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,596,563▲337% | $526,930▲6.8% | $919,339▲156% | $1,415,342▼52.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $822,858▼21.1% | $493,494▼52.3% | -$1,640,294▲16.7% | $2,972,952▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,043,057▼75.9% | $1,034,918▲67.8% | -$1,969,658▲3.9% | $3,102,252▼49.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,326,868▲1267% | $616,896▼20.5% | -$2,049,531▲64.4% | $6,124,308▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | -$370,657▼110% | $775,504▲29.8% | -$5,759,503▼291% | $6,545,253▼45.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,799,014 | $597,436▼15.9% | -$1,472,280▲34.5% | $11,990,605▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $710,607▼75.9% | -$2,247,649▼27.2% | $15,690,232▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,954,156▲146% | -$1,767,700▲37.9% | $14,446,277▼22.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,202,284 | -$2,844,551 | $18,541,140 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1440334, based in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania.
- What is Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation's EIN?
- Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1440334.
- How much revenue does Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation report?
- Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation reported $134,703 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Wilkes-barre Development Corporation (EIN 37-1440334) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.