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International Alliance for Women in Music Inc Iawm

EIN 52-1928872 · Portland, OR

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

What it says it does

TO INCREASE AWARENESS, ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE WOMEN IN MUSIC

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 80.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 90% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
21 of 21 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
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$30,094 spent. MUSIC AWARDS -CONCERT/CONFERENCEThe Search for New Music is a multi-category competitive compositional opportunity for women and non-binary members of IAWM.The PROGRAMMING award is open to any solo performers, ensembles or arts organizations that are current members of IAWM.The Annual Concert recognizes the work of composers and performers and increases the awareness of the musical contributions of women globally.
$16,710 spent. JOURNAL OF THE IAWMThe Journal of the IAWM is published four times a year, and welcomes contributions about women in music from both members and non-members. The Journal includes research articles about women in any field of music, both contemporary and historic; interviews; reports on major conferences, congresses, and festivals; information on current research; members news; IAWM news; and reviews of books, recordings, concerts, and scores.
$2,000 spent. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMSemester-long internship FOR undergraduate and graduate studentsPROVIDE hands-on experience with the worlds leading organization devoted to advocacy for women in music.Mentorship from Board members, Gain experience in various aspects of non-profit management, development, marketing, and advocacy.

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

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 2025.
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 June 1996.
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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