50 50 Women on Boards Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS IS COMMITTED TO ACCELERATING GENDER BALANCE AND DIVERSITY ON BOARDS OF RUSSELL 3000 INDEX COMPANIES, WITH WOMEN HOLDING 50% OF THE BOARD SEATS AND WOMEN OF COLOR HOLDING AT LEAST 20% OF THE BOARD SEATS.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 9.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 88%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 400
- Highest pay
- $254,649, ceo
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 (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.0 million spent. The Global Conversation on Board Diversity includes Regional Conversations on Board Leadership, a series of networking events held in twelve U.S. cities and five international markets, and The Global Summit, a premier annual gathering of sitting and aspiring directors, CEOs, and global governance leaders focused on emerging boardroom issues and best practices.
- $372,225 spent. Education and Research. Since 2010, the Organization has analyzed and reported on public company board diversification. The Organization's quarterly and annual reports identify factors that promote or impede gender balance and diversity, while the Gender Diversity Directory Index tracks the gender makeup of public company boards. The Organization also hosts The Networking Hub, a subscription-based platform for ongoing board journey support.
- $110,100 spent. The Organization offers a suite of board readiness workshops, including: Board Fundamentals - for mid-career professionals exploring board service across sectors; Get on Board - for senior leaders refining their board pitch, board bio, and strategic network; and Branding for Boards - for professionals at all levels enhancing their digital presence for board consideration.
- $22,332 spent. Launched in 2023, "50 Women to Watch for Boards" is a flagship initiative recognizing board-ready women across North America. Participants receive targeted training, mentorship, visibility, and access to a powerful peer and director network, supporting their path to public company board service.
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
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.
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? 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.
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 March 2011.
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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