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Center of Wellness for Urban Womeninc

EIN 20-4788681 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF CWUW IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH FOR URBAN WOMEN. CWUW EMPOWERS WOMEN TO BECOME PROACTIVE IN THEIR HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, CARE AND PREVENTION--MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.

Income
$956,274
Spending
$879,742
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
13
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$82,701, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $225,617 spent. FOOD AND HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAMS: THE CENTER OF WELLNESS FOR URBAN WOMEN (CWUW) IS PROUD TO SUPPORT FOOD EQUITY AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THROUGH OUR FOOD PROGRAM, WHICH HAS ASSISTED OVER 40 FOOD ENTREPRENEURS IN MARION COUNTY. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE LEADING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS FOOD ACCESS CHALLENGES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING, CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT, AND LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LAUNCH AND SUSTAIN INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE FOOD JUSTICE, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS. BY EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, CWUW IS HELPING TO BUILD A HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT MARION COUNTY.
  2. $200,767 spent. CONNECTION FOR WELLNESS: CONNECTION 4 WELLNESS IS CWUW'S SIGNATURE WELLNESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE HOLISTIC NEEDS OF WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024 ALONE, THE PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED OVER 323 WOMEN THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF CARE.WE PROVIDE WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, WELLNESS EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO HELP WOMEN THRIVE. PARTICIPANTS ARE CONNECTED TO TRUSTED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, ENGAGE IN WELLNESS-CENTERED PROGRAMMING, AND RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES WITH DIGNITY AND STRENGTH.THROUGH CONNECTION 4 WELLNESS, CWUW CONTINUES TO UPLIFT WOMEN IN MARION COUNTY BY PROMOTING HEALING, RESILIENCE, AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING.
  3. $157,468 spent. EARLY CONNECTION: EARLY CONNECTION IS CWUW'S WELLNESS AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG WOMEN AGES 18-24. MODELED AFTER OUR SUCCESSFUL CONNECTION 4 WELLNESS FRAMEWORK, EARLY CONNECTION OFFERS WRAPAROUND WELLNESS SERVICES ALONGSIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY TRAINING, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG WOMEN.IN 2024, THE PROGRAM HAS TRAINED OVER 30 YOUNG WOMEN AND ENGAGED MORE THAN 175 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.AT THE HEART OF EARLY CONNECTION IS THE YOUNG WOMEN'S ADVISORY COUNCIL (YWAC) - A DYNAMIC GROUP OF EMERGING LEADERS WHO REPRESENT CWUW AS PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF YOUNG WOMEN'S PROGRAMS. YWAC MEMBERS RECEIVE INTENSIVE TRAINING IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, POSITIONING THEM TO BE POWERFUL VOICES FOR CHANGE.EARLY CONNECTION BUILDS THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG WELLNESS, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AMONG THE NEXT GENERATION.
  4. $271,804 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO BECOME PROACTIVE IN THEIR HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, CARE AND PREVENTION--MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.

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? 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 December 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 February 2009.

    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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