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Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2703382 · West Palm Bch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EXECUTIVE WOMEN OF THE PALM BEACHES FOUNDATION EMPOWERS WOMEN TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT. EWPBF IS A PREEMINENT EXECUTIVE WOMENS ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING INTEGRITY, EQUALITY, AND ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN IN THEIR WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$86,066
Spending
$109,472
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 37%
Employees
1
Volunteers
80

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

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. $58,472 spent. Member Services and Programs- EWPBF is a membership organization serving executive women in Palm Beach County. Dues cover the cost of the foundation administrator and some general expenses. Programs are offered throughout the year for networking, education and community engagement. The program revenue covers the cost of the programs and provides some revenue to cover organizational costs. A large contributor to revenue each year is the Women in Leadership Awards (WILA) Luncheon. The net proceeds are used to support the organization and to fund grants and scholarships.
  2. $51,000 spent. Scholarships - Honorary Chairs of the WILA have endowed scholarships by contributing $25,000 to establish ongoing $1,000 scholarships. Other honorary chairs have funded $25,000 for self-liquidating scholarships. Two members directly funded scholarships outside of the honorary chair program. As of FYE 12/31/25, one addtional endowed scholarship was established. There are now 11 endowed scholarships and 4 self liquidating scholarships to be granted in the future. A Pathfinders Scholarship is granted is funded annually from WILA net proceeds. All restricted funds are held in a separate investment account and the funds are invested following an asset allocation approved by the board. Community Grants - Proceeds of WILA and directed donations by members fund the Lois Kwasman Grant and the EWPBF Community Outreach Grant(s) each year depending on the funds raised and contributed. The grant recipients are selected based on an established submission and vetting process.
  3. Women in Leadership Awards - An annual celebration of women in leadership in Palm Beach County occurs each spring. Women in the private sector, public sector and the nonprofit sector are honored along with an emerging female leader. The luncheon is an inspirational event with a keynote speaker and serves as a vehicle for outreach to all business sectors of the community. Nominations are gathered from the business community, they are vetted, and an honoree is selected for each category. Proceeds are used to support programs for members and the community plus support scholarship and grant programs. Two contributions were received in December 2025 for the April 2026 WILA Luncheon. A $25,000 donation was received to establish the Rebecca Doane Scholarship Fund. Rebecca Doane was named Honorary Chair for 2026 WILA. $1,500 from the Jane Long Foundation was received to underwrite centerpieces for the 2026 WILA. Both of these donations were classified as deferred revenue.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 January 1987.

    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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