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Womens Small Business Accelerator

EIN 45-5625057 · Dublin, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 23% 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 WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR WAS FORMED TO HELP ALL WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, REGARDLESS OF NET WORTH OR EDUCATION LEVEL, ACHIEVE THEIR BUSINESS OWNERSHIP DREAMS THROUGH EMPATHY, MENTORING, AND EDUCATION, THEREBY IMPROVING THEIR LIVES AND OUR ECONOMY THROUGH BUSINESS GROWTH AND JOB CREATION.

Income
$298,789
Spending
$285,263
Spent on programs
23%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 135% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    23% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 (5)
  1. $22,157 spent. THE INSPIRED ENTREPRENEUR - THE INSPIRED ENTREPRENEUR CONSISTS OF HANDS-ON ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, EXPERT SPEAKERS, DYNAMIC INSTRUCTORS, AND COMPLIMENTARY RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SOLID STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS. WITH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF COLUMBUS RECRUITED 35 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, GRADUATED 94% OF ATTENDEES.
  2. $17,904 spent. THE DETERMINED ENTREPRENEUR - THE DETERMINED ENTREPRENEUR CONSISTS OF HANDS-ON ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, EXPERT SPEAKERS, DYNAMIC INSTRUCTORS, AND COMPLIMENTARY RESOURCES TO GROW BUSINESS REVENUE AND JOB CREATION. WITH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF COLUMBUS RECRUITED 25 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, GRADUATING 96% OF ATTENDEES.
  3. $1,438 spent. WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - AN ANNUAL LEADERSHIP EVENT PROVIDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH BRADY WARE & COMPANY A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF CENTRAL OHIO. TOGETHER THE EVENT PROVIDES 15 BREAKOUT SESSIONS, 2 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, NETWORKING THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AS WELL AS BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A COCKTAIL HOUR AT THE END OF THE DAY. EVENT HAD 270 ATTENDEES.
  4. $17,917 spent. WSBA PARTNERED WITH ACCELERATING ANGELS TO HOST A PITCH COMPETITION SUPPORTING OHIO WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED MONETARY AWARDS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND VISIBILITY TO BOTH LIFESTYLE AND HIGH-GROWTH STARTUP ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCING WSBA'S MISSION TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS.
  5. $4,894 spent. MENTOR MATCH IS A FORMALIZED MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTING GROWTH STAGE WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS WITH ENTREPRENEURS AND CORPORATE EXECUTIVES WHO HAVE ACHIEVED SUCCESS IN THEIR BUSINESS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE 'BIG-PICTURE' THINKING AND ADVICE. MENTORS AND MENTEES MEET ON AMONTHLY BASIS FOR SIX MONTHS TO GAIN INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT ON TOPICS THAT AFFECT THEIR BUSINESS.

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 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 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 September 2012.

    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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