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Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation

EIN 81-4577919 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

DIAMOND DIVA EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION 2DEF IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, STRENGTHENING, AND EMPOWERING SURVIVORS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND VARIOUS SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BE A NECESSARY RESOURCE TO SURVIVORS, PRIMARILY FOCUSING ON THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY AIDING THEM TO REBUILD FROM THE INSIDE OUT, REEVALUATE THEMSELVES, AND STABILIZE THEIR LIVES. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, SURVIVORS CAN FREELY WALK A JOURNEY OF LIFE, TRULY RECOVERED, AND BE HEALED FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC STRUGGLES. WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO REBUILDING THE CORE OF EACH SURVIVOR, WHILE ENCOURAGING THEM TO FOCUS ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND WELL-BEING. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT BY PROVIDING VARIOUS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND INITIATIVES, WE WILL INSPIRE, UPLIFT, AND EMPOWER THOSE WE SERVE AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IN.

Income
$314,543
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
20
Volunteers
50

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

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 150% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 222% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $802,237 spent. PATHWAYS TO HOUSING - DIAMOND DIVA EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION HAS MADE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA. TO DATE, 93% OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE ARE WOMEN, WITH 76% IDENTIFYING AS AFRICAN AMERICAN. THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALING, WE HAVE PROVIDED $126,627.11 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 994 SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN, CONNECTED 897 HOUSEHOLDS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND PARTNER AGENCIES, SUPPORTED 62 FAMILIES IN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, AND PROVIDED 4,981 BED NIGHTS TO ENSURE SHELTER AND SAFETY FOR THOSE FLEEING VIOLENCE. ADDITIONALLY, 22 PARTICIPANTS HAVE TAKEN PART IN MANDATORY LIFE SKILLS AND PEER SUPPORT GROUPS TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND EMPOWERMENT.
  2. $44,241 spent. PATHWAYS TO HEALING - SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN OCTOBER 2024, THE PATHWAYS TO HEALING DEPARTMENT HAS EXPANDED OUR CONTINUUM OF CARE BY OFFERING TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA. THE DEPARTMENT HAS SCHEDULED 160 THERAPY SESSIONS, ENROLLED 112 PARTICIPANTS, AND SERVED MORE THAN 90 CLIENTS, INCLUDING WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN. LICENSED THERAPISTS PROVIDE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) AND TRAUMA-FOCUSED THERAPY, ENSURING EACH CLIENT RECEIVES INDIVIDUALIZED, EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT TAILORED TO THEIR UNIQUE HEALING NEEDS. OUR YOUTH-FOCUSED INITIATIVE, L.E.A.D. ACADEMY, HAS MENTORED 72 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AT-RISK YOUTH ACROSS EIGHT SCHOOLS, DELIVERING STRUCTURED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CHARACTER-BUILDING, AND PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES. WITH 1,983 DOCUMENTED ENGAGEMENTS-INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT SESSIONS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS-THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, RESILIENCE, AND OVERALL READINESS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.

    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 2020.

    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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