Women Giving Back Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Women Giving Back (WGB) supports vulnerable families in the Greater Washington DC area by providing quality clothing and other essentials at no cost assisted by a caring and committed community.
- Income
- $7.8 million
- Spending
- $7.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 3,026
- Highest pay
- $161,545, executive director & 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 (employment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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
7 of 7Has a 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 (1)
- $6.7 million spent. Clothing Assistance Program: WGB operates a free clothing boutique offering a dignified, choice-based shopping experience to help women and children overcome clothing insecurity and access opportunities for employment, education, and stability. Clients are referred through a network of more than 300 social service, nonprofit, government, and faith-based partners. Many agencies use WGB as a connecting resource to encourage participation in job training, financial literacy, and other self-sufficiency programs. 2024 Impact: 4,296 women and 7,973 children served. Clothing Redistribution Program: As the regions largest provider of free clothing, WGB ensures all donated items are fully utilized by partnering with vetted community organizations that distribute clothing directly to people in need. This stewardship model reduces waste and extends the life of quality goods. 2024 Impact: $1,319,040 in clothing and essentials distributed to an estimated 8,794 individuals through our partner network. Diaper Pantry Program: Launched during the pandemic, the Diaper Pantry helps alleviate diaper need for low-income families. By providing free diapers and wipes, WGB supports infant health and reduces financial and emotional stress for parents and caregivers. Approximately 80% of diapers are supplied at no cost through the Greater Washington DC Diaper Bank. 2024 Impact: 467,575 diapers distributed to 5,136 families, benefiting 6,009 infants.
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 October 13, 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 September 2015.
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 October 21, 2026.
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