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American Association of University Women - St Paul Branch

EIN 41-0719838 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE BRANCH IS TO UNITE GRADUATES OF REGIONALLY ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EQUITY, EDUCATION, INTELLECTUAL GROWTH, INDIVIDUAL WORTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. THE BRANCH PARTICIPATES ON DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF AAUW POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH STUDY, ACTION AND PUBIC ADVOCACY IN AREAS RELATED TO ITS PURPOSE, INCLUDING COMMUNITY, CULTURAL INTERESTS, EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS; PROMOTES POSITIVE SOCIETAL CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY; AND COOPERATES IN AAUW STATE AND REGIONAL WORK. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 315 MEMBERS. THE BRANCH HOLDS WEEKLY SEMINARS FOR MEMBERS SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY.

Income
$374,410
Spending
$286,878
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
26.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 158% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $97,550 spent. PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION THE ST. PAUL BRANCH MEMBERS SELECT TOPICS TO BE STUDIED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING DEMOCRACY, IMMIGRATION, ENVIRONMENTAL INTEREST AND ECONOMICS AMONG OTHER ISSUES. COMMITTEES PREPARE BY ASKING SPEAKERS OR PRESENTERS TO GIVE A PRESENTATION. PLANNING TAKES PLACE MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAM ITSELF. A BULLETIN IS PUBLISHED WITH THE TITLES, BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PROGRAMS AND THE TIMES OF THE PROGRAMS. THE SEMINARS ARE HELD WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS AND THE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 110 MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, THE BRANCH PERIODICALLY HOLDS EVENING SEMINARS.
  2. $29,506 spent. THE ST. PAUL BRANCH MEMBERS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES. THE BRANCH CONTRIBUTES TO COMMUNITY BASED ON ORGANIZATION, ON AND ANNUAL BASIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 October 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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