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The Womens Center Inc

EIN 39-1269698 · Waukesha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SAFETY, SHELTER AND SUPPORT TO EMPOWER ALL IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE & TRAFFICKING.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
22.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
42
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$151,348, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $1.7 million spent. SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING: SHELTER - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. A CONFIDENTIAL 24-HOUR HOTLINE IS RUN OUT OF THE SHELTER. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OR ABUSE LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING LEGAL REMEDY IN THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS.DURING 2024, THE SHELTER PROVIDED 7,348 NIGHTS OF CARE TO 88 ADULTS AND 96 CHILDREN. THE SHELTER OPERATES A CONFIDENTIAL 24-HOUR HOTLINE RESPONDING TO 6422 CALLS IN 2024. IN 2024, WE RECEIVED 679 REFERRALS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, OF WHICH 276 WERE DEEMED TO BE AT HIGH RISK OF HOMICIDE AS DETERMINED BY THE LETHALITY ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL. ADVOCATES FURTHER PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 450 ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN NON-SHELTER RELATED PROGRAMMING.TRANSITIONAL LIVING - THIS PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN TRANSITION FROM AN ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENT TOINDEPENDENT LIVING BY PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES.DURING 2024, THE AGENCY PROVIDED SERVICES TO 10 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM.
  2. $367,647 spent. ADVOCACY AND FAMILY SUPPORT: ADVOCACY - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ADVOCACY TO ADULTS AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TRAFFICKING.IN 2024, THE AGENCY PROVIDED NON-RESIDENTIAL ADVOCACY SERVICES TO 744 ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND RESPONDED TO 49 RAPE CRISIS CALLS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS.FAMILY SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM AREA WORKS WITH SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN ON POSITIVE WAYS TO HANDLE STRESS AND ANGER RESULTING FROM ABUSE. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COPING SKILLS FOR HEALTHIER FAMILY DYNAMICS ARE TAUGHT AS WELL AS POSITIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES AS THE FAMILY TRANSITIONS FROM ABUSE TO INDEPENDENCE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ONSITE CHILD CARE FOR CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMMING.
  3. $160,646 spent. CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER:THE CHILD ADVOCACY RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT (C.A.R.E.) CENTER IS AN ACCREDITED CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, WITH ADVOCACY, INVESTIGATION AND MEDICAL RESOURCES WITH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM. DURING THE FINAL SIX MONTHS OF 2024, THE CAC SERVED 99 ADULTS AND 119 CHILDREN. 108 FORENSIC INTERVIEWS AND 37 MEDICAL EVALUATIONS WERE COMPLETED.
  4. $63,760 spent. RAPID REHOUSING:RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM SUPPORTS SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN TO QUICKLY SECURE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE PROGRAM HAS A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN ADVOCATING FOR AND SECURING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR CLIENTS. THE CASE MANAGER ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL HOUSING PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN REFERRAL SYSTEMS AND CONNECT CLIENTS TO HOUSING RESOURCES. DURING THE FINAL THREE MONTHS OF 2024, THE RRH PROGRAM SERVED 20 CLIENTS. THREE HOUSEHOLDS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND BEGAN TO LOOK FOR HOUSING.
  5. $49,403 spent. EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN THE FORM OF PRESENTATIONS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, SERVICE CLUBS, AND OTHERS. IN 2024 THE PROGRAM MADE 93 PRESENTATIONS TO A TOTAL OF 7,481 PARTICIPANTS.
  6. $68,351 spent. EMPLOYMENT - THE PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS IDENTIFY THEIR SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND ADVOCACY.

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 1977.

    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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