The National Conference of Womens Bar Associations
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What it says it does
Article II of our Articles of Incorporation state our purpose as to promote and protect the interests of women attorneys; to achieve the full participation of women in all the rights, privileges and benefits of the legal profession; to advance opportunities for women attorneys and to improve access to positions of merit and responsibility; to promote and assist in the organization and growth of local and statewide women's bar associations; to serve as a vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas among women's bar associations; and to promote continuing legal education.
- Income
- $54,573
- Spending
- $59,205
- Highest pay
- $17,285, administrator / executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $20,107 spent. The Women's Bar Leadership Summit is an annual event offering a platform for education, mentorship and leadership development, bringing together women bar leaders from across the country to share strategies and celebrate achievements. This includes panel discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. Program directly benefitted 70 participants and indirectly benefited 28 member organizations with an estimated combined total 14,500 members.
- $145 spent. The NCWBA Midyear Meeting is held in conjunction with the American Bar Association's (ABA) Midyear Meeting. The Midyear Meeting serves as a forum for professional growth, diversity, equity and inclusion discussions and networking among members and leaders. As an ABA affiliate, the NCWBA contributes in discussion on policy. Program directly benefited 102 participants and indirectly benefited 18 member organizations with an estimated combined total of 8850 members.
- The GOOD Guys Program is an initative by the NCWBA designed to engage male attorneys in promoting gender equity in the legal profession. GOOD Guys events include discussions and workshops that address the challenges women face and the role men can play in overcoming these obstacles. GOOD Guys program directly benefited 89 participants in 2025.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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