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League of Women for Community Servi Ce

EIN 23-7107406 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE SHALL BE TO UNDERTAKE SUCH WORK, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE, AS WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AND TO COOPERATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES WORKING FOR THE SAME END. THE LEAGUE SHALL SERVE AS A FORUM FOR INFORMING THE PUBLIC ABOUT PERTINENT ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND GENERAL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY. SUCH TOPICS MIGHT INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL CONCERNS/ISSUES.

Income
$564,083
Spending
$118,767
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
-10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$3,000, treasurer

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: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 79% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $68,572 spent. THE LEAGUE IS IN THE MIDST OF RESTORATION PLANNING FOR ITS HEADQUARTERS. WE HAD AN ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED. MEANWHILE WE HAVE BEEN SORTING, CATALOGING, AND PREPARING OUR PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS FOR ARCHIVAL AND STORAGES WITH THE HELP OF UNIVERSITY ARCHIVISTS. THE LEAGUE'S CONSULTANT HAS BEEN SUBMITTING GRANT PROPOSALS TO BEGIN ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE BUILDING REMEDIATION. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DISCUSSION IS UNDERWAY. TRADITIONALLY OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN A WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH SPEAKER'S FORUM. UNDER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THERE HAS BEEN A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR BLACK WOMEN, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS, FOOD, AND CLOTHING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLE OF THE LEAGUE'S EARLY PIONEERS IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY. BUT WITH COVID-19 THE BUILDING HAS BEEN CLOSED, EXCEPT TO MEMBERS SAFELY FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING PRECAUTIONS. LEAGUE ATTENTION HAS BEEN FOCUSED INWARD, CREATING A NEW WEBSITE AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL, SUBCOMMITTEE WORK, GRANT SEARCH AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. THE PANDEMIC DID NOT PREVENT US FROM SUPPORTING FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND MAKING A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO A LOCAL NON-PROFIT. THE LEAGUE IS IN THE MIDST OF RESTORATION PLANNING FOR ITS HEADQUARTERS. WE HAD AN ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED. MEANWHILE WE HAVE BEEN SORTING, CATALOGING, AND PREPARING OUR PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS FOR ARCHIVAL AND STORAGES WITH THE HELP OF UNIVERSITY ARCHIVISTS. THE LEAGUE'S CONSULTANT HAS BEEN SUBMITTING GRANT PROPOSALS TO BEGIN ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE BUILDING REMEDIATION. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DISCUSSION IS UNDERWAY. TRADITIONALLY OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN A WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH SPEAKER'S FORUM. UNDER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THERE HAS BEEN A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR BLACK WOMEN, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS, FOOD, AND CLOTHING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLE OF THE LEAGUE'S EARLY PIONEERS IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY. BUT WITH COVID-19 THE BUILDING HAS BEEN CLOSED, EXCEPT TO MEMBERS SAFELY FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING PRECAUTIONS. LEAGUE ATTENTION HAS BEEN FOCUSED INWARD, CREATING A NEW WEBSITE AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL, SUBCOMMITTEE WORK, GRANT SEARCH AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. THE PANDEMIC DID NOT PREVENT US FROM SUPPORTING FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND MAKING A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO A LOCAL NON-PROFIT.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 January 1971.

    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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