San Diego Athena
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What it says it does
Athena is a global, non-profit, advocacy organization that fast-tracks women in STEM through its portfolio of leadership programs and advocacy initiatives.By transforming women working in STEM into corporate leaders, Athena is widening the bridge to advance 1 million women leading in STEM, by 2030. With its 25+ year history anchored in Californias global STEM hub, Athena is now accelerating innovation worldwide, through gender equality.
- Income
- $744,141
- Spending
- $676,942
- Employees
- 5
- Highest pay
- $228,764, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $606,022 spent. SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMIndustry focused peer groups (Life Sciences, Technology, CFO, Associate & C-Suite) which support the needs of women in their respective industries/demographics. Networking opportunities and educational programs provide opportunities for women to learn fromthe experiences of others by sharing challenges and successes.
- $70,920 spent. ATHENA'S LIFTING WHILE CLIMBING SUMMITAthena's 3rd Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit offers a transformative experience as we ignite the leadership demands of our global STEM workforce. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, hone your leadership skills, or scale your company through diversity and inclusion, this summit offers access to modern-day leadership, timely workforce needs and the savvy career tactics essential to advance your growth while making a positive impact on the world around you. Join us and embark on a riveting journey of high-growth, limitless possibility, and innovation through equality. Grab your proverbial hiking shoes and join Athenas 3rd Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit on September 18 at San Diego State University's Montezuma Hall, where you can expect to:Assess the full range of career impacts you can make by lifting others in your workplaceIdentify the key steps and targeted behaviors essential to scaling new heights in your STEM careerAdopt the leadership principles and techniques of modern day leaders and alliesDeepen capacity to accelerate inclusive leaders that recognize innovation knows no gender
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 August 2008.
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 November 4, 2026.
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