Wyman Center, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Wyman Center, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Wyman connects teens to their voices, their strengths, and their futures through proven programs and supports. Wyman envisions a day when ALL young people thrive. We believe every teen possesses the talent and potential to succeed and lead; needs healthy connections with caring adults and peers; and deserves quality educational and life experiences, unencumbered by economic and systemic barriers. We create, deliver, and distribute proven programs that help young people build life and leadership skills, establish healthy behaviors and relationships, and achieve educational and career success.
Year, State Incorporated:
1898, MO
The Teen Outreach Program (TOP) is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based program that provides 6th through 12th graders with the tools and opportunities to build social-emotional skills, strengthen relationships, and avoid risky behaviors. Throughout the 9-month program, TOP teens consistently show improved social-emotional skills and external research on TOP has shown improved academics and decreased risky behaviors among TOP participants. It reaches around 30,000 teens nationally and over 1,200 in St. Louis Wyman Leaders supports young people in St. Louis to develop life and leadership skills, enter and complete college and career education programs, and create strong community connections. Youth participate in camp experiences, individualized coaching, and enrichment opportunities. This 8-year program sees rising 9th graders through high school and four years post-graduation. 100% of Wyman Leaders graduate from high school on time, and research on the long-term impact for 500 alumni shows that participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education at rates that exceed youth with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Over 300 young people from the St. Louis area are served annually. The Teen Connection Project (TCP) is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based, highly interactive program that builds strong connections. Lessons focus on communication, trust, vulnerability, giving and getting support, and exploring personal strengths. Teens learn to interact, share, and create and maintain social connections. TCP is a 12-14 week program for 9th through 12th graders. External research on TCP has shown higher quality peer relationships, improved well-being, and higher academic engagement among TCP participants. TCP serves more than 500 young people in the St. Louis area and across the country.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Wyman Center, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Other Program Services | $3,245,548 |
| Wyman Leaders | $839,959 |
| Experience Wyman/Vended Services | $586,959 |
| Teen Outreach Program (TOP) | $440,521 |
| Teen Connections Program | $54,288 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,167,275 |
Chief Executive
Alllison Williams, President/CEO
Compensation*
$165,126
Chair of the Board
Jaylen Bledsoe, Chief Executive Business Officer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
T.D. Jakes Group
Board Size
26
Paid Staff Size
73
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Wyman Center, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants and Contributions | $2,959,665 |
| Program Service Fees | $1,920,832 |
| Employee Retention Credit | $532,051 |
| Investment Return | $466,273 |
| Miscellaneous Income | $238,833 |
| Special Events | $27,377 |
| Total Income | $6,145,031 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 2%
| Total Income | $6,145,031 |
| Total expenses: | $5,884,279 |
| Program expenses | $5,167,275 |
| Fundraising expenses | $609,239 |
| Administrative expenses | $107,765 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $260,752 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $6,795,373 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,056,125 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,758,003 |
| Total Assets | $8,814,128 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois