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Junior League of the Woodlands Inc

EIN 76-0063566 · The Woodlands, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LEAGUE PROMOTES WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND DIRECT PROGRAMMING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE LEAGUE'S COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON EDUCATION, FOOD INSECURITY, LITERACY AND HEALTH & WELL-BEING.

Income
$832,671
Spending
$815,058
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
32.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
1
Volunteers
757

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 32.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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 May 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 (1)
  1. $619,202 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O THE LEAGUE'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES ADDRESS PROBLEMS THROUGH DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND THE TRAINING OF LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS. THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ADDRESS A VARIETY OF CRITICAL NEEDS IN AREAS OF CHILD ABUSE, HUMAN-TRAFFICKING, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND NUTRITION. THIS YEAR, THE LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS AND ADDITIONAL LEAGUE WORK OF ANOTHER 6,000 HOURS FOR MEETINGS AND OTHER LEAGUE WORK TO AID IN THE COMMUNITY WORK AND ALSO CONTRIBUTED 17,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS TO THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. EXAMPLES OF THE LEAGUE'S COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE DONATING BOOKS INTO THE ALDINE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING HUNDREDS OF EDUCATORS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN FOUR CPE CREDITS, PROVIDING EVENTS AND MENTORING WITH HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS AS WELL AS TRAINING EVENTS FOR TRAFFICKING AWARENESS, PROVIDING WOMAN-POWER HOURS FOR NUMEROUS LOCAL NON-PROFITS THROUGH OUR DONE IN A DAY VOLUNTEER SERVICES SECTOR, PROVIDING CHILDREN AND TEENAGE BAGS IN LOCAL HOSPITALS FOR ER VISITS; OFFERING AN APPRECIATION LUNCHEON FOR LOCAL CPS CASE WORKERS; LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR THE LOCAL RAINBOW ROOM WITH ITEMS FOR BABY AND CHILD NECESSITIES; DELIVERING OVER SEVEN THOUSAND BACKPACKS FILLED WITH FOOD EVERY MONTH TO LOCAL SCHOOLS IN EFFORT TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY; PROVIDING THOUSANDS OF PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS TO COMBAT PERIOD POVERTY; AND SO MUCH MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 April 1983.

    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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