Trans Women in Need of Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 18% 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
We advocate to protect and defend equality for Transgender and LGBQ individuals in South Florida by building trust and relationships with community providers to end discrimination, stigma, and racial disparities to decrease social determinants of health.
- Income
- $380,202
- Spending
- $600,984
- Spent on programs
- 18%
- Reserves
- 9.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $116,875, 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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 58% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 60% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1518% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $32,793 spent. HIV Prevention and Prep Events - HIV prevention education and linkage to and care aimed at increasing access to testing in non-traditional settings and expanding awareness, education, and navigation related to PrEP and PEP. This initiative is centered on meeting the needs of underserved and underrepresented Black and Brown communities.
- $25,083 spent. Emergency Housing and Expenses Fund - Program of CHOICES - Creating Housing Oppurtunities for Individuals of Color and Empowerment Services. Provides supportive safe housing and innovative programs.
- $49,594 spent. Sisters in Health and Unity, Setting the Pace This initiative brings together transgender and cisgender women of color to explore shared experiences and improve better health and wellness outcomes.
- Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Trauma Informed Care - Enhance the organizational infrastructure to transform the culture and internal processes to strengthen leadership and build capacity to be trauma informed. Develop a comprehensive plan to incorporate a trauma informed approach to wellness, mental health, substance abuse, and telehealth.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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