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The Centre for Women Inc

EIN 59-1787902 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTRE FOR WOMEN HELPS WOMEN IN TAMPA BAY TO SUCCEED BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1977, THE CENTRE FOR WOMEN HAS SERVED OVER 100,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
28
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$146,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 September 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. $1.3 million spent. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - SINCE 1980, THE SENIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT (SHIP PROGRAM) HAS PROVIDED HOME REPAIR AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS IN TAMPA AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. THE CENTRE IS A STATE CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS AND HAS A LICENSED CONTRACTOR ON STAFF FULL-TIME. THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES MAJOR AND MINOR HOME REPAIRS, CARPENTRY REPAIRS, MINOR PLUMBING REPAIRS, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND HANDICAP RETROFITS, AS WELL AS ROOF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS.
  2. $283,210 spent. BUSINESS CENTRE: THE TAMPA BAY WOMENS BUSINESS CENTRE HELPS FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCH AND GROW SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING FREE BUSINESS COACHING, WEBINARS, TRAININGS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RESOURCES. NOW IN ITS NINTH YEAR OF OPERATION, THE TAMPA BAY WOMENS BUSINESS CENTRE IS THE ONLY SBA-DESIGNATED WOMENS BUSINESS CENTRE ON THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA. OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED IN TAMPA, FL WHICH ENABLES US TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS IN HILLSBOROUGH, HERNANDO, PINELLAS, POLK, PASCO AND MANATEE COUNTIES.
  3. $494,463 spent. COUNSELING & WELLNESS: WE STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, PARENTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE GOING THROUGH A LIFE TRANSITION. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF A SKILLED THERAPIST AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WELLNESS PLAN, A SENSE OF HOPE IS RESTORED AND A LASTING CHANGE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE CAN OCCUR.
  4. $93,380 spent. TAMPA BAY WORKS FOR WOMEN - TAMPA BAY WORKS FOR WOMEN IS THE PREMIER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM AT THE CENTRE FOR WOMEN. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMING, ONE-ON-ONE JOB COACHING TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING AND ENHANCEMENT THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS, AND AN ACCREDITED TRADES TRAINING PROGRAM CALLED WOMEN BUILDING FUTURES. OUR PROGRAM SERVES ALL GENDER IDENTITIES AND WE WELCOME ANYONE TO REACH OUT SHOULD THEY FEEL THEY WILL BENEFIT FROM OUR SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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