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Women in Bio Inc

EIN 03-0458239 · Dallas, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WIB IS AN ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING CAREERS, LEADERSHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF WOMEN IN THE LIFE SCIENCES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
9
Volunteers
373
Highest pay
$145,450, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $916,743 spent. WIB AIMS TO HELP WOMEN ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP, INFLUENCE, AND DECISION-MAKING THAT THEY DESIRE. WE FOCUS OUR ACTIVITIES ON EDUCATION, MENTORING AND NETWORKING, AND ON CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP THAT CAN HELP ADVANCE CAREERS. CHAPTERS HOLD EVENTS THAT FALL BROADLY INTO TWO CATEGORIES: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND SOCIAL OR PURELY NETWORKING EVENTS.OUR MENTORSHIPS, ADVISORS, PEERS, & SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A FORUM FOR GROUPS WITH COMMON INTERESTS TO GATHER AND EXCHANGE ADVICE AND VIEWS. OUR YOUNG WOMEN IN BIO PROGRAM AIMS TO ENCOURAGE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TO ENTER STEM BY CREATING FUN, HANDS-ON LABORATORY EVENTS THAT ARE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL BIOTECH COMPANIES. OUR EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN BIO PROGRAM IS A RESOURCE FOR WOMEN IN EXECUTIVE ROLES AND PROVIDES NETWORKING EVENTS, WEBINARS, AND A YEARLY BOARD COMPETENCY PROGRAM, BOARDROOM READY, AIMED AT ENABLING AND ENHANCING WOMEN'S EFFECTIVENESS ON BOARDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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