THE WOW CENTER INC

EIN: 862972189 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

MERCHANTVILLE, NJ

Total Revenue
$279,953
Total Expenses
$371,802
Total Assets
$412,639
Net Assets
$207,813
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
NOELLE STCLAIR LENTZ
Phone
8565890444
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE WOW CENTER INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $280K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $372K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 33% operating deficit.

Mission

EMPOWERING REAL WOMEN WITH REAL STORIES TO THRIVE, DREAM, BELIEVE, AND PURSUE THE IMPOSSIBLE THROUGH LOVE AND COMMUNITY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $271,000
Program Service Revenue $8,953
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $279,953

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $202,527
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $326,205
Other Expenses $169,275
TOTAL EXPENSES $371,802

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $279,953 $370,753 -0.2%
Expenses $371,802 $347,803 +0.1%
Net Income $-91,849 $22,950 -5.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
9
$60,526
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA PADIN PRESIDENT 40.00
Director
$60,526 $0 $60,526
NOELLE ST CLAIR LENTZ TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DINA MALDONADO TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSCAR PARRA TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENA CORZINE TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA HENNESSEE TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YAJAIRA ROSA TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA GONZALES TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PENNY AINALAKIS TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $279,953 $371,802 $412,639 $-91,849
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $401,696 $257,883 $502,993 $143,813
2022 $194,653 $71,109 $376,800 $123,544
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