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International Affairs (Q300) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

GOOD NEWS PROJECT INC

EIN: 39-1916194 · WAUSAU, WI 54403-3584 · United States · FY 2025 Data
5 out of 5 91 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 95/100
Reliability (20%) 82/100
Effectiveness (25%) 93/100
Impact (25%) 90/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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GOOD NEWS PROJECT INC logo
84
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

Fulfilling needs at home and abroad through meaningful service opportunities.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$813K
Total Revenue
$618K
Total Expenses
$1.1M
Net Assets
12
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 76.6%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 20.84x
Liability-to-Asset 29.9%
Revenue Diversification 57.0%
Executive Compensation $69K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 1,413 similar organizations (United States, International Affairs, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
76.6% 89.8%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
20.5% 6.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
2.8% 0.0%
P10P90
Below median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
20.8 mo 7.2 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
29.9% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
57.0% 99.8%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
25.9% 7.2%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
14.2% 7.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
23.9% 2.0%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
84 / 100
98
Financial
82
Reliability
93
Effectiveness
59
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 98
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 82
Program Effectiveness (25%) 93
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 59

244,728 served annually $335 per beneficiary 10 programs 12 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 90% Data Complete
Impact
10 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
2 $2,500.00 Per Year
235,743 lbs of recycled electronics; service cost includes 1 paid employee and over 20 volunteers 235,743 $0.20 Per Year
Shipped humanitarian supplies to St Lucia including school supplies, medical supplied & medical DME 1,500 $2.36 Per Year
We provide financial support to the Holy Family Childrens Home in St Lucia 19 $360.68 Per Year
Recycling handouts and verbal information about why recycling electronics is important; radio; TV 3,822 $0.52 Per Year
2 week Math Camp benefits kids and teachers in remedial math in St Lucia 300 $103.64 Per Year
Rural communities served through Mobile HELP Truck. Delivering medical equipment to remote locations 300 $53.33 Per Year
People receiving durable medical equipment in the Wausau metro area 2,768 $33.56 Per Year
234 Volunteers supported through training, family-like environment, continuing education, and snacks 234 $170.94 Per Year
40 Executive Directors supported in the area with leadership by GNP's executive director through net 40 $125.00 Per Year
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $813K $618K $1.1M 76.6% 12
2024 $646K $541K $878K 73.6% 9
2023 $731K $448K $765K 71.7% 5
2022 $604K $359K $487K 75.8% 6
2021 $341K $307K N/A 7
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Organization Details
EIN
39-1916194
State
WI
City
WAUSAU
ZIP
54403-3584
Classification
Q300
Category
International Affairs
Rating
5★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1998
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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