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Women in Technology Wisconsin Inc

EIN 47-3875342 · Waukesha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 49% 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 MISSION OF WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY IS TO ATTRACT, GROW, AND RETAIN WOMEN OF ALL AGES IN TECHNOLOGY-RELATED CAREERS. WIT COLLABORATES WITH PROFESSIONALS, COMPANIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO HELP WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY OF ALL AGES AND STAGES - FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE BOARDROOM - BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS.

Income
$256,572
Spending
$232,604
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
20.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$115,000, executive di

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.8 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $53,873 spent. WIT AT WORK PROGRAM - FOCUSES ON TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN TECHNOLOGY CAREERS. WE OFFER NETWORKING AND SUPPORT IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, AWARENESS & COLLABORATION WITH THE RESULT OF RETAINING PROFESSIONALS IN TECHNOLOGY-FOCUSED CAREERS.
  2. $23,456 spent. WIT4GIRLS PROGRAM - DESIGNED TO EXCITE, INSPIRE AND ENGAGE YOUNG WOMEN WITH TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH POSITIVE FEMALE MENTORSHIP, WIT4GIRLS HELPS GIRLS SEE HOW THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS CAN LEAD TO LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES TECHNOLOGY CAREERS.
  3. $36,445 spent. WITONCAMPUS CLUBS ARE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNED TO GIVE WOMEN PURSUING ANY CAREER AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER ALL CAREERS AVAILABLE IN TECHNOLOGY. WITONCAMPUS PROFESSIONAL CONNECTION PROGRAM SUPPORTS FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. A PROFESSIONAL IS PAIRED WITH A STUDENT FOR A SEMESTER AND THEY WORK TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH A GOAL SET BY THE STUDENT.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 May 2015.

    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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