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Young Women Lead Inc

EIN 46-0776398 · Winchester, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

YOUNG WOMEN LEAD PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WITH A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM DISCOVER THEIR INNATE QUALITIES AND STRENGTHS AND TO CHALLENGE THEM TO REACH HIGHER LEVELS OF PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$172,382
Spending
$180,477
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
11.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
179
Highest pay
$59,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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. $164,655 spent. YOUNG WOMEN LEAD IS A DAYLONG LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FOCUSING ON LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO EMPOWER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TO EMBRACE THEIR STRENGTHS AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE EVENT FEATURES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WOMEN WHO SHARE THEIR OWN INSIGHTS ON REAL LIFE ISSUES AND HOW TO OVERCONE THEM TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL AND MEANINGFUL CAREERS. THE CONFERENCE ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TEENS TO CONNECT TO AND LEARN FROM LOCAL FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS. BREAKOUTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CAREER PANEL DISCUSSIONS, COLLEGE PANEL, VISIONING AND GOAL SETTING, SELF-DEFENSE, HEALTHY DIETARY CHOICES, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, BODY CONFIDENCE, SOCIAL MEDIA, PHYSICAL WORKOUTS, STEM RELATED PATHWAYS, AND PERSONAL BRANDING, ETC. YWL FURTHER DEVELOPED EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM FOR YWL CLUBS AND ESTABLISHED YWL CLUBS IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN KY, IN, IL, OH, MI, TX, CA, NC, AND FL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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