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Womens Foundation of Alabama

EIN 45-0952468 · Birmingham, AL

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

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA IS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FOUNDATION IMPACTING THE WORLD AROUND US BY ACCELERATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN. WE ENVISION A SOCIETY WHERE POWER AND POSSIBILITY ARE NOT LIMITED BY GENDER, RACE, OR PLACE. FOUNDED AS A REGIONAL WOMEN'S FUND IN 1996, THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA IS THE STATE'S ONLY PUBLIC WOMEN'S FOUNDATION APPLYING GENDER LENS TO GRANTMAKING, RESEARCH, AND ADVANCING ALABAMA CHILD CARE ACCELERATOR.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
13
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$228,309, president/ 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. GRANTMAKINGIN 2024, THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA STRENGTHENED ITS POSITION AS THE STATE'S LEADING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION ADVANCING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. THROUGH ITS COMPETITIVE STATEWIDE GRANTMAKING CYCLE, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED PROGRAMS THAT REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE PATHWAYS.
  2. $294,856 spent. ADVANCING ALABAMA CHILD CARE ACCELERATOR IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING, THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO ELEVATE WOMEN AND FAMILIES ON THE PATH TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY. THE STUDENT PARENT SUCCESS MODEL, NOW IMPLEMENTED IN ELEVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGES, PROVIDES CAREER-SPECIFIC TRAINING COMBINED WITH CHILD CARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING TO HELP STUDENT PARENTS COMPLETE PROGRAMS LEADING TO STABLE EMPLOYMENT. ALSO, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA LAUNCHED THE ADVANCING ALABAMA CHILD CARE ACCELERATOR IN SPRING 2024 AIMING TO SUPPORT CENTER-BASED AND HOME-BASED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN STARTING OR EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY, THRIVING CHILD CARE BUSINESSES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES IN ALABAMA. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES SERVED MORE THAN 8,000 WOMEN AND GIRLS STATEWIDE, CONTRIBUTING TO MEASURABLE GAINS IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY.
  3. $211,995 spent. ADVOCACYTO ADDRESS GENDER INEQUITIES, WFA LEVERAGES PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR CHANGE BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT PHILANTHROPY ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH. TO SHIFT THE PARADIGM FROM CHARITY TO JUSTICE, WFA CHAMPIONED NONPARTISAN COMMON SENSE POLICY SOLUTIONS SUPPORTING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. OUR 2024 AGENDA FOR WOMEN URGED ALABAMA LAWMAKERS TO ADVANCE EQUITY THROUGH WORKPLACE SUPPORTS AND MATERNAL HEALTH. INFORMED BY OUR RESEARCH, OUR AGENDA FOCUSED ON WHAT WOMEN NEED TO ENTER AND REMAIN IN THE WORKFORCE: CHILDCARE, MATERNAL HEALTH, AND WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES. WE WERE SUCCESSFUL IN INCREASING STATE INVESTMENTS TO SCALE PROVEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MODELS, EXPAND FUNDING FOR CHILDCARE, SAFE-GUARDING THE INVESTMENT TO THE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW AND CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE POSTPARTUM MEDICAID COVERAGE.

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 June 2011.

    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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