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Bay Area Womens Sports Initiative Inc

EIN 55-0897084 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mobilizing the women's sports community to engage, inspire, and empower girls from under-resourced neighborhoods and children with disabilities.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
29
Volunteers
606
Highest pay
$136,013, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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

    0 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 June 30, 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. $442,166 spent. BAWSI Girls introduces elementary school girls to physical activity, sports and leadership through fun games that build fitness and motor coordination. Using pedometers to track their steps, girls race, jump, and hula-hoop through stations of high-energy activities focused on goal-setting, teamwork, sport-specific skills, healthy competition in sports, and leadership. BAWSI coaches create opportunities for leadership conversations featuring words of the week and interweave overarching themes of respect and responsibility throughout the session. Each week in small groups coaches teach basic mindfulness techniques to help pave the way for a lifetime of wellness. 5th graders have additional 15-minute weekly leadership discussions and lead a BAWSI session. In addition to weekly BAWSI program, all BAWSI participants are invited to a BAWSI Game Day field trip at a local college womens sporting event. The intent of Game Day is to expose girls to healthy, active role models, and provide exposure to a college campus, planting the seeds for a future that includes college.Total Enrollment - 1,104
  2. $315,095 spent. The BAWSI Rollers program provides fun, adaptive physical activities for girls and boys with physical, cognitive and hearing disabilities. Through a fun and active curriculum that includes games like basketball, soccer, and sharks and minnows The BAWSI Rollers program helps participants develop hand-eye coordination, strength, confidence, and a sense of independence. Weekly sessions include activities focused on goal setting, teamwork, and healthy competition, as well as spirited conversations about self-respect, responsibility, and leadership.Total Enrollment - 178
  3. $299,240 spent. BAWSI Middle and High SchoolMiddle school focuses on sports participation, leadership, college exposure, and career opportunities. BAWSI Middle School encourages sport participation for both school-based sports and additional after-school sports clinics led by BAWSI coaches. All Middle School girls engage in traditional and non-traditional sports in BAWSIs PE clinics. Girls build confidence and practice skills required for each upcoming school-based team season and BAWSI after-school sports clinics. Girls playing on school-based teams participate in leadership sessions which support lessons learned from being a team member. All Middle School girls are invited to sign-up for college game day and career game day field trips. The goal of field trips is for girls to learn about college and career opportunities; meet women leaders on college campuses and in career; and start envisioning themselves as future leaders. High School continues to support girls in sports participation, leadership, and career exposure. The BAWSI Club provides a space for leadership, mentoring, and paying it forward at school and on BAWSI elementary school playgrounds. BAWSI Club members have the opportunity to attend College Game Day and Career Game Day field trips; connect with career mentors in fields of interest; organize support for girls sports teams, and volunteer on BAWSI playgrounds. In addition to the BAWSI Club, all girls sports teams in BAWSI High School benefit from BAWSI leadership sessions.Middle School Total Enrollment - 243High School Total Enrollment - 196

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 July 2005.

    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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