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Society of Women Engineers

EIN 74-2160737 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion. This includes providing opportunities for professional development, networking, and recognition. Introduce K-12 girls to STEM and encourage their interest in STEM fields.

Income
$127,031
Spending
$85,169
Reserves
38.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 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. $4,844 spent. Paid out $38,500 in scholarships to 29 college students studying in ABET accredited programs ($1,000-$3,000 per scholarship); selected from 84 applicants. Expense of $4,844 on scholarship banquet to announce and honor scholarship awardees.
  2. $12,483 spent. 8 events with >265 unique attendees through the year, including 4 professional development seminars, 3 networking events, & our International Women's Day event for members to gain career skills and grow their professional networks.
  3. $11,503 spent. K-12 STEM outreach events, particularly tailored to get girls interested in STEM. Includes $8,747 for our signature all day event, Introduce a Girl to Engineering, targeted at middle school girls (~90 children, ~10 adults for Parent and Educator sessions, ~40 volunteers). $2,755 for other K-12 outreach activities including 4 Girl Scout badge workshops for elementary school girls (100 children total, 53 unique volunteers), and a series of 8 monthly SWENext sessions each at 2 locations for middle and high school girls (~35 children attending 1 or more sessions, 52 unique volunteers).
  4. $10,179 spent. Venue and food deposits for a gala to be held in Aug 2025 (next FY) to celebrate and support the installation of the Society's new president, and network with 127 members from around the world.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 September 1992.

    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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