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Brooklyn Womans Club Inc

EIN 11-6027294 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A dynamic social and service organization which fosters meaningful community relationships, provides charitable contributions to various non-profit groups, and creates a spirit of camaraderie, friendship, entertainment and informational opportunities for members. The mission is accomplished through fun and innovative programs and events.

Income
$16,728
Spending
$8,505
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • 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 (6)
  1. Chocolate and Wine Event - This is the annual fundraiser for the Brooklyn Womans Club Inc. All Club members donate a gift basket to be raffled off at the fundraiser. At the fundraiser raffle tickets are sold and at the end of the evening all winning tickets are randomly selected for each gift basket. For Year 2024, a big ticket raffle for an IPAD PRO was also included at the fundraiser with tickets being sold before and during the fundraiser. The big ticket raffle winner was selected at the end of the evening. An entrance fee for the evening of 20 per person was charged which included wine, soft drinks, chocolate and various charcuterie board selections.
  2. $3,020 spent. Donation made to Camp Friendship of 3,020. Camp Friendship is a co-ed camp that offers traditional, equestrian, tennis and family programs for all ages.
  3. $200 spent. Holiday contribution of 200 made to the staff of the Montauk Club located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. This contribution was made in recognition of all the time expended and hard work performed by the staff to make the Clubs meetings run smoothly and efficiently.
  4. Program Service Expenses 1,510, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Donation of 1,510 made to Brooklyn Quilters Guild. Members of The Brooklyn Quilters Guild are a diverse group that shares a strong common interest in quilt making, and all the art, color, design and fabric that it encompasses. Members meet monthly and show each others work. The Members combine their talents in many community projects, learn and share through programs and workshops and go on quilt retreats.
  5. Program Service Expenses 1,510, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Donation of 1,510 to Good Shepherd Services. Good Shepherd Services offer over 100 programs to help children, youth and families in New York City thrive. Many of New Yorks children, youth and families are working hard to be successful. Good Shepherd Services provide access to opportunity through high-quality programs designed to help individuals and communities thrive.
  6. Program Service Expenses 157, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Book Signing Event - A Members mother-in-law published a book through a small publishing company. The Brooklyn Womans Club Inc. hosted a book reading and signing that was open to all members as well as friends and family. The book reading and signing was free and light snacks and a charcuterie board were provided.

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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on September 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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