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The Society for Womens Health Research

EIN 52-1694732 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVANCE WOMEN'S HEALTH THROUGH SCIENCE, POLICY, AND EDUCATION WHILE PROMOTING RESEARCH ON SEX DIFFERENCES TO OPTIMIZE WOMEN'S HEALTH.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
13
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$419,372, president & ceo

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $895,169 spent. SCIENTIFIC, SWHR NETWORKS, AND BOSD JOURNAL - SWHR MAINTAINS A DIALOGUE WITH THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR RESEARCH COMMUNITIES TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THE NEED FOR RESEARCH IN WOMEN'S HEALTH AND THE STUDY OF SEX DIFFERENCES. SWHR CO-OWNS THE BIOLOGY OF SEX DIFFERENCE JOURNAL (TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE OF SEX AND GENDER DIFFERENCES). SWHR CONVENES INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKING GROUP MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE RESEARCHERS, CLINICIANS, PATIENTS, AND OTHER EXPERTS TO ADDRESS GAPS IN KNOWLEDGE AND UNMET NEEDS IN WOMEN'S HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN.
  2. $794,803 spent. POLICY AND ADVOCACY - SWHR SEEKS TO INCREASE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOR CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT WOMEN AND FOR SEX DIFFERENCES RESEARCH. SWHR SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT WOMEN ARE INCLUDED APPROPRIATELY IN CLINICAL TRIALS, THAT TRIAL RESULTS (RESEARCH FINDINGS) ARE ANALYZED FOR SEX AND GENDER DIFFERENCES, AND THAT APPROPRIATE FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR THE OFFICES OF WOMEN'S HEALTH AT NIH, HHS, AND FDA. FURTHERMORE, SWHR ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED REGULATORY POLICY, COVERAGE AND PAYMENT POLICY, AND PRIVATE HEALTH PLAN POLICY TO BENEFIT THE HEALTH OF WOMEN.
  3. $157,488 spent. COMMUNICATIONS - SWHR EDUCATES WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND THE LATEST FINDINGS ABOUT DISEASE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS.

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 August 1990.

    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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