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Mormon Women for Ethical Government Foundation

EIN 82-2899244 · Holladay, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We are an educational institute that prepares women of faith with the information, training, and encouragement to become more civically engaged and to contribute more fully to charitable causes within their communities and throughout the world.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$813,606
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
3
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$72,000, executive dir.

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 196% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 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. $364,480 spent. Faith-Based Community Building: MWEG strengthened its nationwide community of women of faith through education and fellowship opportunities that promote peacebuilding skills and ethical citizenship. The organization launched MWEG Central, a new online platform serving 2,000 active members, hosted over 40 chapter events, and convened 450 participants at its annual conference, Rise Up, Rise Above, focused on peacemaking and civic courage. Regular virtual programs such as Living Room Conversations and weekly GROW sessions provided accessible, ongoing opportunities for learning and connection.
  2. $182,240 spent. Education and Spiritual Formation: Through media and educational initiatives, MWEG equipped members with resources to view faith and citizenship through a lens of peace and integrity and to access use good information in the process. The Proclaim Peace podcast, reading scripture through peacemaking principles, was downloaded more than 45,000 times. The Hope Experiment engaged hundreds of women in practicing and teaching civic hope amid polarization, supported by events featuring national speakers on nonviolent communication and relationship repair.
  3. $182,239 spent. Advocacy Training Education: MWEG trained women to advocate ethically and effectively for issues aligned with its mission to promote peace and justice. Programs included Advocacy Academy cohorts and Day at the Capitol trainings in three states. Working groups advanced education and awareness on topics such as environmental stewardship, racial equity, immigration, and support for children and families. Highlights included the development of an anti-bullying toolkit for Utah schools, interfaith environmental collaboration in Arizona and Nevada, and service and educational visits to the U.S.-Mexico border to inform compassionate immigration policy dialogue.

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 November 6, 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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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