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Womens Dermatologic Society

EIN 20-0084052 · Lexington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY IS TO EMPOWER AND CONNECT MEMBERS TO ADVANCE WOMEN DERMATOLOGISTS THROUGH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $228,058 spent. ANNUAL MEETING - TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH MENTORING AND BUILDING OF COALITIONS. TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND RESEARCH RELEVANT TO WOMEN'S ISSUES.
  2. $161,235 spent. LEGACY CELEBRATION - THE LEGACY CELEBRATION IS A GATHERING TO THANK ALL ATTENDEES, DONORS, AND SUPPORTERS WHO HELP MAKE WDS POSSIBLE.
  3. $236,447 spent. WDS FORUM/IVWG - THE INDUSTRY VISIONING WORK GROUP (IVWG) FORUM PROVIDED A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO STRATEGICALLY PLAN AND DISCUSS THE COMMON PROBLEMS FACED AS A SPECIALTY. THIS IS A CRUCIAL LINK BETWEEN DERMATOLOGISTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND WILL HELP EXPAND THE CONVERSATION AND CROSS BOUNDARIES TO EMBRACE MEDICAL, SURGICAL, ONCOLOGIC, COSMETIC, PEDIATRIC, AND TECHNICAL SUBSPECIALTIES. THE MEMBERSHIP ENRICHMENT & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (MELD) FORUM PROVIDED NETWORKING FOR ATTENDEES AND GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER. THE MELD FORUM WAS A SUCCESS FEATURING A ROBUST CME PROGRAM WITH SPEAKERS FROM DIFFERENT AREAS OF WOMEN'S HEALTH, TOPICS ON LEADERSHIP, AS WELL AS THE LATEST UPDATES IN DERMATOLOGY.
  4. $645,497 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - GRANTS PROVIDED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, MEMBERSHIP RELATED EXPENSES, COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AWARDS, MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, FELLOWSHIP AWARDS, PLAY SAFE IN THE SUN MEETING, TIPP PROGRAM, AND JOURNAL EXPENSES.

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 2024.

    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 September 2004.

    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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