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Center for Women in Transition

EIN 43-1799627 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
44
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$122,376, executive director

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

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. KEYWAY'S SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM INCARCERATION TO COMMUNITY. FOCUSED ON 4 PROGRAM AREAS: HOUSING STABILITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY REENGAGEMENT, KEYWAY OFFERS COMPREHENSIVESUPPORT TO FACILITATE INDIVIDUALS' JOURNEYS TOWARD STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.HOUSING STABILITY: KEYWAY MANAGES THREE HOUSING SITES WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN RECONSTRUCT THEIR LIVES. KEYWAY COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL LANDLORDS, ENSURING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND STABLE HOUSING OPTIONS, WHILE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON TENANT RIGHTS AND BASIC HOME MAINTENANCE.EMOTIONAL WELLNESS: THROUGH THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, KEYWAY ENCOURAGES FOSTERING RESILIENCE TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES. KEYWAY ALSO OFFERS SERVICES TO SUPPORT RECOVERY AND SOBRIETY INCLUDING PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT, ACCESS TO SOBER HOUSING, AND COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES FOR SPECIALIZED TREATMENT.FINANCIAL SECURITY: KEYWAY EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH JOB READINESS SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, EMPOWERING THEM TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT, MANAGE FINANCE RESPONSIBLY, AND PLAN FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.COMMUNITY REENGAGEMENT: KEYWAY FACILITATES FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF POSITIVE CONNECTIONS. KEYWAY ALSO FOCUSES EFFORTS ON CHANGING POLICY THAT UNFAIRLY IMPACTS THE JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT POPULATION. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, KEYWAY EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO REBUILD SOCIAL NETWORKS, STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES, AND BECOME VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.DURING THE YEAR, THE CENTER PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 129 WOMEN.

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 June 1999.

    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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