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In Our Own Voice National Black Womens Reproductive Justice Agenda

EIN 82-1672086 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN OUR OWN VOICE: NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE AGENDA IS NATIONAL STATE ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO AMPLIFY AND LIFT UP THE VOICES OF BLACK WOMEN AT THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND STATE LEVELS IN OUR ONGOING FIGHT TO SECURE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE FOR BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$243,800, president & ceo

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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 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. $612,664 spent. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: IN OUR OWN VOICE WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS TO IMPACT POLICIES AT THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS. WE EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS, DEVELOP TALKING POINTS AND FACT SHEETS ON THE IMPACT POLICIES HAVE ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF BLACK WOMEN, AND CONDUCT ADVOCACY VISITS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS. WE ALSO TRAIN BLACK WOMEN TO EDUCATE NATIONAL AND STATE-LEVEL POLICYMAKERS ON OUR ISSUES AND ON THE IMPACT THAT BAD POLICIES HAVE ON THE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND HEALTH OF BLACK WOMEN IN THEIR STATE AND REGION.
  2. $1.7 million spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: IDENTIFIES BLACK HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM NUMEROUS STATES WHO SERVE AS NATIONAL AND STATE SPOKESPEOPLE ON OUR ISSUES. THESE WOMEN RECEIVE ONGOING MEDIA AND MESSAGING TRAINING AND SERVE AS RESOURCES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE POLICY AND CULTURAL CHANGE AT THE LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS THROUGH ADVOCACY, NARRATIVE SHIFTING, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, AND MOVEMENT BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY, WE DESIGNED THE "NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE", WORKING WITH STUDENTS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUS) TO DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH TRAINING IN ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND MEDIA READINESS.
  3. $2.9 million spent. ADVOCACY AND POLICY CHANGE: ADVOCACY AND POLICY CHANGE: IN OUR OWN VOICE WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS TO IMPACT POLICIES AT THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS. WE EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS, DEVELOP TALKING POINTS AND FACT SHEETS ON THE IMPACT POLICIES HAVE ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF BLACK WOMEN, AND CONDUCT ADVOCACY VISITS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS. WE ALSO TRAIN BLACK WOMEN TO EDUCATE NATIONAL AND STATE-LEVEL POLICYMAKERS ON OUR ISSUES AND ON THE IMPACT THAT BAD POLICIES HAVE ON THE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND HEALTH OF BLACK WOMEN IN THEIR STATE AND REGION.

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 September 2017.

    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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