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Muslim Womens Organization Corp

EIN 45-3740080 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES BY HARNESSING THE LEADERSHIP OF WOMEN AND ENSURING THAT THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO AFFECT CHANGE IN THEIR AREAS OF PASSION.

Income
$259,422
Spending
$239,045
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
95
Highest pay
$53,350, 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $83,747 spent. AID PROGRAM: THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROVIDING SEASONAL HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON SINGLE MOMS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL FLORIDA. AID INITIATIVES INCLUDE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR RAMADAN AND EID (CARE) THAT PROVIDES GIFT CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES TO PURCHASE GROCERIES FROM ETHNIC GROCERY STORES AS WELL AS EID HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE HOPE IN A BASKET INITIATIVE PROVIDES GIFT CARDS TO FAMILIES FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS TO HELP PURCHASE GROCERIES FOR THE THANKSGIVING BREAK.
  2. $31,971 spent. SISTERHOOD PROGRAM: MWO BELIEVES IN CREATING SPACES WHERE WOMEN CAN CONNECT AND FIND A NON-JUDGEMENTAL AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY. OUR BIGGEST SISTERHOOD SPACE IS OUR MWO HUB, WHERE WE HOST A VARIETY OF MEETUPS LIKE COFFEE MORNINGS, HEARTWORK GATHERINGS, AND TEA TIMES. ALL OF THESE EVENTS ARE MEANT TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO CONNECT AND FEEL LESS ALONE IN A WORLD WHERE THEY ARE OFTEN MARGINALIZED.
  3. $74,643 spent. AWARENESS & TRAINING PROGRAM: SPREADING AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES IMPACTING THE WELLBEING OF MUSLIM WOMEN THROUGH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOPS. AWARENESS INITIATIVES INCLUDE MONTHLY WOMENS HEALTH MATTERS DISCUSSIONS, THE WOMENS SAFETY COALITION AND ITS TOWN HALL CONVERSATIONS. THEY ALSO INCLUDE REAL TALK DISCUSSIONS AND PODCAST EPISODES ABOUT RELEVANT TOPICS, CENTERED ON BUILDING THE POWER AND LEADERSHIP OF MUSLIM WOMEN AS NONPROFIT AND BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. TRAINING INITIATIVES INCLUDE OUR SIGNATURE HAKIMA TRAINING PROGRAM HELPING WOMEN BUILD SKILLS TO BE EMOTIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS TO WOMEN IN DISTRESS. EMPOWER TOGETHER NETWORKING MEETUPS AND GEMS TOOLBOX TRAININGS ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO CONNECT AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THEIR LEADERSHIP.

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 October 2014.

    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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