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Womens Resource Center in Durango

EIN 74-2483766 · Durango, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Womens Resource Center (WRC) in Durango connects women and girls to the resources and programming that will help them reach their full potential in all states of their life.

Income
$304,291
Spending
$309,583
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
7
Volunteers
192
Highest pay
$73,779, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    6 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $126,759 spent. Resource & Referral (R&R): This foundational program is the umbrella under which all our programs reside and serves all clients by providing access to numerous community resources that help overcome personal, financial, and emotional barriers to success. Through compassion, case management, and individualized action plans, we guide clients toward empowerment and economic self-sufficiency. Through this program, we meet client and community needs, moving vulnerable populations toward empowerment and economic self-sufficiency. Starting in 2025, the R&R program will also offer emergency financial assistance, including grocery cards, gas cards, bus passes, and grants up to $100. In 2024 we provided 1,312 clients with 1,713 individual services.
  2. $80,161 spent. Small Business Consultation, Legal Aid, Womenade, and Morley Empowerment are a series of programs and services provided to individuals in our community to navigate barriers to success on the path to self-sufficiency. In collaboration with the Small Business Development Center, we supply resources and referrals to enhance womens entrepreneurship skills through consultations and office space. Legal Aid increases access to legal services for low-income women. Services include low bono consultations, pro se legal forms, legal education, and advocacy for justice, all aimed at improving access to justice. Local law offices donated $5,100 of in-kind services to WRC to support this program. Womenade is a grassroots initiative providing emergency financial assistance through one-time grants up to $700 for clients facing unexpected hardships. Womenade provided 39 clients with nearly $24,000 in aid, and the program has provided over $300,000 in aid to more than 650 individuals since its inception. Morley Empowerment combines financial literacy workshops, microloans, professional mentorship, and leadership development to equip women with the necessary skills and support to break barriers and lead positive change.
  3. $22,996 spent. Educational Scholarships and Youth Programming The Educational Opportunity Scholarship provides tuition assistance to women looking to enhance their employability and economic stability through GEDs, vocational training, or degrees from accredited institutions. In 2024, WRC provided 12 women with a total of $12,000 in tuition assistance. Get Your Girl Power is comprised of a series of workshops for 5th-grade girls focused on building self-esteem, healthy relationships, and positive self-image, covering essential skills for life and education. In 2024, WRC served 75 La Plata County girls through the Get Your Girl Power program.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 1988.

    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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