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Tory Burch Foundation Inc

EIN 26-3660127 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
98

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $447,290 spent. FELLOWSHIPS:FELLOWS PROGRAMTHE TORY BURCH FOUNDATION FELLOWS PROGRAM IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR EARLY-STAGE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS. WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ONLINE. 50 WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ARE SELECTED ANNUALLY. EACH FELLOW RECEIVES ONE-YEAR OF VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, WORKSHOPS AND BUSINESS GUIDANCE, A $5,000 GRANT FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO THE FOUNDATION'S PRIVATE ONLINE PEER COMMUNITY OF FELLOWS.
  2. $165,248 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS:SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARSTHE TORY BURCH FOUNDATION BUSINESS WEBINARS, POWERED BY BANK OF AMERICA, OFFER SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS CREDIBLE, QUALITY INFORMATION FOR FREE TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE. THE BI-MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES TO PROVIDE THE MOST RELEVANT AND CURRENT INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS OWNERS. THE SERIES IS MODERATED BY THE FOUNDATION TEAM AND FEATURES TOP EXPERTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO PRODUCE FREE ARTICLES AND ONLINE TOOLS FOR OUR COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO ENSURE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.DIGITAL RESOURCESTHE TORY BURCH FOUNDATION WEBSITE IS A DIGITAL EDUCATION HUB WITH COMPREHENSIVE AND TIMELY CONTENT FOR ENTREPRENEURS COVERING A RANGE OF BUSINESS TOPICS. THE DESTINATION FEATURES OVER 300+ ARTICLES AND ONLINE VIDEOS, AS WELL AS A BUSINESS PLAN BUILDER AND FUNDING FINDER TOOL. THERE IS ALSO A DONATION PORTAL FOR THE PUBLIC AT WWW.TORYBURCHFOUNDATION.ORG/DONATE.
  3. $107,189 spent. CAPITAL:KIVA LOAN PROGRAMTHE TORY BURCH FOUNDATION LOAN PROGRAM POWERED BY KIVA PROVIDES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN THE UNITED STATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS NO INTEREST BUSINESS LOANS THROUGH A CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM. THE LOANS ARE MADE TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OPERATING EARLY-STAGE VENTURES IN ALL INDUSTRIES.
  4. $366,413 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ONLINE & IN-PERSON COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.

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 July 2009.

    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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