Nonprofit · EIN 37-2063264
WEZESHA DADA CENTER
Tax-exempt · AURORA, CO 80041
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $90,287 | $149,837 | -$59,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $143,204 | $91,752 | $51,452 | $51,452 | – | $51,452 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,992
- Program service revenue
- $29,484
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,811
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $5,790
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $140,706
- Occupancy
- $1,931
- Printing, publications and postage
- $192
- Other expenses
- $7,008
- Program services (functional)
- $98,208
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $59,550
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Gross receipts
- $90,287
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYA WHEELER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $5,790 |
| CHELESE RANSOM | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ANGELA PHILLIPS | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| REGINA ABEYTA | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Wheeler | Executive Director | 40 | $5,790 |
| Chelese Ransom | Board Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Snyder | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Phillips | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Regina Abeyta | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 31925, AURORA, CO 80041-0925
- In care of
- % MAYA WHEELER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 31925, Aurora CO 80041
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Maya Wheeler, PO Box 31925, Aurora CO 80041
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DEE GARCIA, BOOKKEEPER
- Phone
- (719) 435-0422
- Website
- www.yourwdc.org
Mission
WEZESHA DADA CENTER (WDC) EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS ESPECIALLY WOMEN, IMMIGRANTS, AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCIAL ACCESS PEER CONNECTION AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE BUSINESS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING REFERRALS TO FUNDING AND CAPITAL PEER NETWORKING EVENTS AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT CLASSES FOCUSED ON HEALTH SAFETY AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AND ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH GRANTS SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- Economic Development: WDC provided technical assistance, business education, mentoring, access-to-capital assistance, and individualized support to 188 entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Services included business planning and development, workshops, one-on-one technical assistance, funding and capital-resource navigation, and referrals. WDC helped entrepreneurs identify funding opportunities, prepare to access capital, and connect with resources to start, strengthen, and grow sustainable businesses. Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) - $70,234.70Expenses $70,235 · grants $70,235
- Youth Development, Internships & The Sugary Stop: WDC provided 37 youth and young adults with hands-on opportunities in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, workforce development, leadership, mentoring, and career development. Through The Sugary Stop, youth gained practical experience operating a small business, including product development, budgeting, marketing, sales, customer service, teamwork, and business operations. WDC also provided internship opportunities to four University of Denver students, giving them community-based professional experience while supporting WDC's programs and operations. Interns developed skills in communication, leadership, project management, nonprofit operations, and community engagement. Primary funding/support: BRIC Fund, SVP, University of Denver, GoFundMe, Colorado Gives, and Mightycause. BRIC (Black Resilience in Colorado) Fund - $5,000, SVP - $500, University of Denver - $900, GoFundMe - $851.80, Colorado Gives - $306.25, Mightycause - $25Expenses $10,583 · grants $10,583
- Holistic Health - Health Insurance, Family & Kinship Support: WDC worked to improve access to health coverage and health-related resources through health insurance literacy, education, community outreach, resource navigation, and referrals. During 2025, WDC conducted 53 health insurance education and referral activities. WDC educated community members about available health coverage options and referred individuals to Connect for Health Colorado assisters and OmniSalud providers for enrollment assistance. WDC did not directly process health insurance enrollments and therefore did not track individuals' final enrollment outcomes. WDC also expanded the reach of its health insurance education through social media and WhatsApp outreach, reaching thousands of community members with health insurance information, enrollment resources, and information about where to obtain assistance. WDC's holistic health activities also included connecting community members with mental and behavioral health information and resources to help reduce barriers to accessing appropriate services and care. In addition, WDC advanced the development of a Colorado specialty license plate initiative supporting grandparents and kinship caregivers raising grandchildren and other relative children. The initiative is intended to raise awareness of kinship families, recognize the important role of grandparents and other relative caregivers, and generate support for programs and resources that strengthen families and help maintain meaningful connections between children, grandparents, and extended family members. Primary funding/support: Colorado Department of Insurance and Denver Foundation. Colorado Department of Insurance - $15,000, Denver Foundation - $2,390Expenses $17,390 · grants $17,390
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-2063264
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,287
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $90,287 | $149,837 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $143,204 | $91,752 | $51,452 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Maya Wheeler | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-2063264).
Questions about WEZESHA DADA CENTER
- What is the EIN of WEZESHA DADA CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEZESHA DADA CENTER is 37-2063264.
- Is WEZESHA DADA CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to WEZESHA DADA CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEZESHA DADA CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WEZESHA DADA CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WEZESHA DADA CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WEZESHA DADA CENTER?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Maya Wheeler.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEZESHA DADA CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,790 (MAYA WHEELER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WEZESHA DADA CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,287, expenses of $149,837 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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