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Womens Mentoring Network Inc

EIN 06-1470354 · Stamford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF WOMEN'S MENTORING NETWORK IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OFFERING COMPASSIONATE, LONG-TERM MENTORING, SKILLS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT THAT LEAD TO LASTING FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$368,829
Spending
$479,334
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
315

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $432,831 spent. WOMEN'S MENTORING NETWORK PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION TO PROMOTE LASTING FINANCIAL STABILITY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. BILINGUAL SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, LONG-TERM MENTORING, CLIENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAREER PLANS. OUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN WORKPLACE READINESS AND RETENTION. INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATE AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAMS CONNECT CLIENTS TO HIGHER-WAGE CAREER PATHWAYS. TUTORING AND FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE SUPPORT PREPARE YOUTH FOR POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS. THESE INTEGRATED SERVICES HELP CLIENTS SECURE EMPLOYMENT, INCREASE EARNINGS, AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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