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The Womens Center of Southeastern Michigan

EIN 36-4338567 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND EMOTIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES THROUGH LOW-COST THERAPY INCLUSIVE OF GENDER; DIVORCE SERVICES; MOM'S GROUPS, CAREER & FINANCIAL COACHING, LEGAL AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, & GROUPS FOR WOMEN OF COLOR. DEDICATED TO ECONOMIC AND EMOTIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES . INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS OR TRANSITION HAVE ACCESS TO LOW-COST HELP FROM MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, A CAREER COACH, DIVORCE SPECIALIST, FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR. WHEN WOMEN AND MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE TOOLS TO ASSERT THEIR ECONOMIC AND EMOTIONAL STRENGTHS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES ALSO THRIVE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
14
Volunteers
48
Highest pay
$90,873, executive director

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $1.2 million spent. ROOM TO TALK - A MULTI-SPECIALTY PRACTICE THAT PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE COMMERCIAL OR PUBLIC INSURANCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUSIVE OF GENDER,SEXUAL ORIENTATION,RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUND, OR ABILITY. COMBINED WITH OTHER PROGRAMS,THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL COUNSELING WERE PROVIDED DURING 2024 RESULTING IN A SUBSTANTIAL DROP IN THE REPORTING OF SERIOUS ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND STRESS-RELATED SYMPTOMS.
  2. $304,944 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE OR LOW-COST COUNSELING, CAREER COACHING,LEGAL CONSULTATION, MOTHERHOOD SUPPORT, AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TOINDIVIDUALS INCLUSIVE OF INSURANCE OR INCOME STATUS. SERVICES AREPROVIDED BY VOLUNTEER CLINICAL SUPERVISORS, GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNS,FAMILY ATTORNEYS, CAREER COACHES, FINANCIAL ADVISORS, AND OTHERS. 48VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 20,802 HOURS OF SERVICE. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMSERVICES DONATED WERE VALUED AT $666,012.

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 February 2000.

    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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