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Girls and Womens Empowerment and Development Organization Gwed

EIN 83-3461445 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GWED provides Education, health promotion and livelihood to unserved population. Main activities include youth empowerment and Career incubation, Career readiness and health education initiatives.

Income
$209,379
Spending
$215,691
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
1
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$67,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $60,614 spent. 1. Youth Empowerment & Career Incubation (YECI) Program Target Population: Youth ages 12-17 Number of youth serve: 41 Program Cycles: Fall, Winter, Spring, and summer cohorts Primary Location: GWED Office The Youth Empowerment & Career Incubation (YECI) Program is GWED's year-round leadership and career development initiative for adolescents. The program supports youth progression from foundational skill-building to advanced leadership, mentorship, and early workforce exposure. Core Activities * Leadership development workshops focused on self-esteem, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and decision-making * Career exploration sessions introducing youth to healthcare, public health, entrepreneurship, and allied health careers * Educational field trips to colleges, universities, healthcare institutions, and career-related sites * Internship and experiential learning opportunities for returning and advanced participants * Practical life and workforce skills training (budgeting, professionalism, time management, workplace readiness) * Peer mentorship and youth leadership roles for returning participants * Optional certifications and enrichment opportunities, including First Aid/CPR, Babysitting Training, wellness activities, and language exposure Impact Highlights * Youth demonstrated increased confidence, leadership capacity, and career awareness * Returning participants advanced into peer mentor, facilitator, and internship roles * Strong engagement and attendance were maintained across multiple cohorts
  2. $144,824 spent. 2. Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Target Population: Youth ages 9-13 Number of Participants: 20 Funding Partner: Department of Employment Services (DOES) - Office of Youth Programs Program Duration: Six-week summer program Primary Location: Catholic University of America (CUA) The Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) introduces younger youth to early career awareness and foundational workforce skills in a structured, age-appropriate environment. Core Activities * Daily career readiness and youth development workshops * Hands-on simulations and project-based learning in health, wellness, STEM, and community service * Educational field trips to colleges, universities, museums, and career-related institutions * Leadership and life-skills development emphasizing communication, safety, teamwork, and self-care * Incentive-based engagement model to reinforce attendance, participation, and positive behavior Impact Highlights * Early exposure to healthcare and allied health careers * Improved teamwork, problem-solving, confidence, and goal-setting skills * Strong parent and caregiver engagement and satisfaction
  3. $10,253 spent. Health Promotion Activities: First Aid CPR Training, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, Babysitter training, Health promotion materials development and distribution

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 2025.

    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 June 2019.

    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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