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The Womens Center Inc

EIN 56-1271474 · Chapel Hill, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE SAFETY, WELLBEING, AND CHOICE OF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHERS IMPACTED BY RELATIONSHIP ABUSE THROUGH CRISIS SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
37
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$75,906, co-executive director, programs

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: 72 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (4)
  1. $552,620 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES:COMPASS CENTER'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORK INCLUDES EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND THE PROVISION OF DIRECT SERVICES, SUCH AS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, LATINX SERVICES, AND COURT ADVOCACY.
  2. $100,705 spent. SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES:THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM INCLUDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES OPEN TO ALL WOMEN AND MEN, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.THE FINANCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATION, COACHING, AND SUPPORT ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ISSUES. COMPASS CENTER PROVIDES COUNSELING ON BUDGETING AND DEBT REDUCTION, AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS TO INCREASE PARTICIPANTS' FINANCIAL LITERACY AND IMPROVE OVERALL FINANCIAL HEALTH.THROUGH ITS CAREER ADVISING PROGRAM, COMPASS CENTER OFFERS SUPPORT WITH JOB SEARCH SKILLS, INCLUDING RSUM AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, GUIDANCE ON THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS, AND ASSISTANCE EXPLORING CAREER DIRECTIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES CAREER-RELATED WORKSHOPS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS FIND NEW EMPLOYMENT OR RETURN TO WORK OR SCHOOL AFTER RAISING FAMILIES.THE LEGAL INFORMATION PROGRAM OFFERS ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS RELATED TO FAMILY LAW, TENANCY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEPARATION, AND DIVORCE. COMPASS CENTER COLLABORATES WITH PROFESSIONAL ATTORNEYS AND UNC LAW SCHOOL TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION.
  3. $102,967 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM:COMPASS CENTER'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGH ITS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE, WHICH HELPS CLIENTS EXPLORE AND PRIORITIZE THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ACCESS RESOURCES. ADULT EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND AGENCY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS. YOUTH EDUCATION ON DATING VIOLENCE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND SEXUAL HEALTH ARE OFFERED IN LOCAL SCHOOLS.
  4. $142,647 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 November 6, 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 April 1981.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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