Womens Foundation of Genesee Valley Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 45% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Promotes economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through grant-making, education, and advocacy. The focus of the organization is: partnering and collaborating with key institutions, agencies, foundations and corporations.
- Income
- $437,836
- Spending
- $360,463
- Spent on programs
- 45%
- Reserves
- -1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 61
- Highest pay
- $102,487, 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
Fair: 50 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 32% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1545% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 97 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $150,190 spent. For more than three decades, the Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley (WFGV) has been a catalyst for advancing economic self-sufficiency, leadership, and opportunity for women and girls across the Greater Rochester Area. Each year, WFGV directly serves more than 600+ women and girls through dynamic programs, professional development sessions, mentorship experiences, and youth leadership opportunities. Indirectly, our reach extends to over 20,000 community members through our advocacy work, awareness campaigns, and collaborative partnerships that strengthen the ecosystem of support for women and girls. WFGV operates through two vital arms that work in harmony to achieve lasting impact. (Continued on Schedule O)The first arm is our programmatic and community engagement division, which is powered entirely through fundraising. Through this arm, we design and deliver experiences that amplify the voices of women, equip them with tools for professional and personal growth, and cultivate a network of empowerment that uplifts generations. Signature initiatives include the Power Her Forward Girls Conference, the Girls Leadership Committee, Law Enforcement Days, 1:1 Coaching, Career Exploration Fieldtrips, and tailored programming for girls with intellectual disabilities. All for girls between the ages of 12-19. We also offer professional development opportunities for adult women focused on entrepreneurship, business fundraising, brand building, and professional etiquette. Each experience is designed to spark confidence, strengthen skills, and inspire lasting change. Together, these programs create a ripple effect that advances fairness, economic mobility, and community transformation. This program is supported by contributions.
- $12,000 spent. The Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley manages a grantmaking endowment, which is designated for providing grants to nonprofits that align with our mission. We consider this to be our second arm of programming. Each year, our grantmaking efforts directly impact more than 20,000 women and girls in the Greater Rochester Area, including families and community members who gain from stronger, more accessible systems of support. This managed endowment is solely dedicated to grantmaking, ensuring that funds entrusted to us continue to strengthen the region's nonprofit network for generations to come.(Continued on Schedule O)While the endowment is used to support other organizations, the Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley remains responsible for actively fundraising to sustain its own programs and initiatives. This program is supported by net investment returns.
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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