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Let Every Woman Know - Alaska

EIN 46-1861913 · Anchorage, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Let Every Woman Know - Alaska is dedicated to raising awareness, sharing information, and saving lives through local education of all Alaskans and support for those women.

Income
$474,196
Spending
$417,244
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
16.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
85

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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, 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 (7)
  1. $122,868 spent. In 2025 The Any Mountain Project undertook an expedition, bringing a group of ovarian cancer survivors, caregivers, and doctors to attempt to climb Mt. Rainier. They did this to raise awareness awareness about Ovarian Cancer and raise funds that went directly to ovarian cancer research. This successful expedition directly resulted in a $27,000 grant check to Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc to fund cancer research.
  2. $72,056 spent. The 16th annual Alyeska Climbathon went virtual and took place on September 7th, 2025. Nearly 400 dedicated climbers hit the mountain! A heartfelt thank you to our event partner Alyeska Resort, event sponsors: Advanced Oncology Associates, Alaska Cyberknife Center, Dimond Vision Clinic and Mooses/Broken/BearTooth, and all the climbers and generous donors who helped raise nearly $123,000. 100% of funds stay in the State of Alaska with 25% going to the Girdwood Health Clinic and 75% to Let Every Woman Know-Alaska to further our mission of gynecologic cancer awareness and support for Alaskan women and families faced with a GYN cancer diagnosis.
  3. $66,846 spent. The 13th annual virtual Gynecologic Cancer Awareness & Arts of Healing Weekend took place January 7th-9th, 2025. Weekend features included an Art Showcase displayed at the Georgia Blue Gallery with sales online, a free one-day Gynecologic Cancer Course on Zoom, a Mardi Gras themed fundraiser, and a memorial on Sunday. People registered for the weekend events with virtual attendance throughout Alaska and the U.S. Roughly $80,000 was raised to further LEWKs mission of gynecologic cancer awareness, education, and support in Alaska.
  4. $39,877 spent. LEWK added a previous program, the Extra Toughs. This program includes: Weekly small group fitness classes, nutrition and mindset classes , small group counseling sessions , and a supportive community with other GYN + breast cancer survivors We take an innovative approach to providing health and wellness services that help you feel stronger, healthier, and supported in all areas of your cancer and wellness journey. Participants pay what they can on a sliding scale, and LEWK covers the cost difference to pay facilitators. LEWK received a MatSu Health Foundation 2-year grant to fund this program.
  5. $68,280 spent. LEWK continues to offer annual survivor retreats on Yukon Island, Juneau and Matanuska glacier in 2025, complementary counseling, monthly survivor support groups and oncology massage services, as well as patient/survivor monthly creative connection gatherings. LEWK has a healthy lifestyles campaign, encouraging exercise by having teams at the Gold Nugget Triathlon, Run for Women, and Bike for Women.
  6. LEWK added a previous program, the Extra Toughs. This program includes: Weekly small group fitness classes, 39877. 0. 43596.
  7. LEWK continues to offer annual survivor retreats on Yukon Island, Juneau and Matanuska glacier in 2025, 68280. 0. 0.

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 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 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 December 2013.

    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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