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4word

EIN 27-2865980 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

4WORD IS A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE INTENT ON HELPING EACH OTHER REACH THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL WITH CONFIDENCE SO THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
12
Volunteers
326
Highest pay
$178,750, president

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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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

    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

    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. $412,871 spent. COMMUNITY GROUPS - PROVIDE AUTHENTIC COMMUNITIES WHERE WOMEN FIND SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT AS THEY SEEK TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH IN THE WORKPLACE.TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN HOLDING EXECUTIVE WOMEN ROLES IN THEIR COMPANIES, 4WORD ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL EXECUTIVE WOMEN 4 CHRIST (EW4C) FORUM TO ELEVATE AND ENCOURAGE THESE WOMEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. THE FORUM WAS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 50 WOMEN IN 2024.
  2. $151,398 spent. DIGITAL COMMUNITY - PROVIDES RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY TO WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE GLOBALLY THROUGH WEEKLY BLOGS, EMAILS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PODCASTS.
  3. $29,976 spent. MENTOR PROGRAM - 10-WEEK EXPERIENCE WITH A MENTOR WHO HAS WALKED THE PATH OF NAVIGATING SPIRITUAL, RELATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS. IN 2024, 60 WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN ONE OF THE 3 SESSIONS OFFERED.
  4. $15,856 spent. IN 2024, 4WORD LAUNCHED AN EXECUTIVE COHORT PROGRAM WHICH EXECUTIVE WOMEN CAN JOIN A SMALL GROUP OF WOMEN (20 OR LESS) COMMITTED TO 3 IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND MONTHLY CONNECTIONS TO BUILD INCREASED SUPPORT OF ONE ANOTHER. THE PROGRAM REQUIRES A 2-YEAR COMMITTMENT TO JOIN.

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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 May 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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