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Women Offshore Foundation

EIN 84-1937291 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROPEL OUR MEMBERS INTO MEANINGFUL CAREERS THROUGH OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, WHILE RAISING AWARENESS OF INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. ROOTED IN THE EXPERIENCES OF THOSE WORKING ON THE WATER, OUR COMMUNITY IS COMMITTED TO OPPORTUNITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL.

Income
$339,814
Spending
$462,725
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$47,498, executive di

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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, 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 (5)
  1. $141,605 spent. CAREER SUPPORT: OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TAKES APPLICANTS THROUGH A 1-MONTH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES THAT ASKS TOUGH QUESTIONS TO DETERMINE SUITABILITY FOR AN EXCITING CAREER IN THE MARITIME OR OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES. ONCE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM, CANDIDATES BUILD A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS WITH OUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR. OUR US STATE ACADEMY TRAINING CRUISE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER ON THE WATER. AN APPLICANT MUST BE A FULL-TIME STUDENT AT A US STATE MARITIME ACADEMY AND IN A LICENSED MAJOR PROGRAM.
  2. $90,622 spent. CONFERENCE: WOMEN OFFSHORE HELD ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THIS TWO-DAY EVENT FEATURED KEYNOTE ADDRESSES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON INDUSTRY TRENDS AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN OFFSHORE ENERGY, SHIPPING, RESEARCH, AND RELATED FIELDS. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTENDEES TO BUILD PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS, LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS, AND STRENGTHEN SKILLS FOR CAREERS ON THE WATER.
  3. $19,343 spent. LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: WOMEN OFFSHORE'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOCUSES ON EQUIPPING ATTENDEES WITH THE TOOLS, INSIGHTS, AND CONNECTIONS NECESSARY FOR DRIVING MEANINGFUL CHANGE. THROUGH ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS, PERSPECTIVES FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS, AND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES,PARTICIPANTS GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO OVERCOMING BARRIERS AND PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY.
  4. $38,631 spent. S.A.V.E: TO ERADICATE SECUAL VIOLENCE IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY AND SUPPORT THE SAFETY OF SEAFARERS. WOMEN OFFSHORE FOUNDED A SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE ERADICATION (S.A.V.E.) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE REPORTING AND SUPPORT RESOURCES. MENTORSHIP: AT WOMEN OFFSHORE, WE BELIEVE THAT TO REDUCE A GENDER GAP WE MUST CONNECT WOMEN SEEKING MENTORS WITH EXPERIENCED SEAFARERS IN THIS COMMUNITY. OUR WOMEN OFFSHORE MENTORSHIP MENTOR PROGRAM VIRTUALLY CONNECTS MENTORS AND MENTEES. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO WOMEN ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE OR CURRENTLY WORK ON THE WATER. PODCASTS: VOICES FROM THE WATER: STORIES, INSIGHTS, AND CAREERS OFFSHORE.
  5. S.A.V.E: TO ERADICATE SECUAL VIOLENCE IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY AND SUPPORT THE SAFETY OF SEAFARERS. WOMEN OFFSHORE FOUNDED A SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE ERADICATION (S.A.V.E.) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE REPORTING AND SUPPORT RESOURCES. MENTORSHIP: AT WOMEN OFFSHORE, WE BELIEVE THAT TO REDUCE A GENDER GAP WE MUST CONNECT WOMEN SEEKING MENTORS WITH EXPERIENCED SEAFARERS IN THIS COMMUNITY. OUR WOMEN OFFSHORE MENTORSHIP MENTOR PROGRAM VIRTUALLY CONNECTS MENTORS AND MENTEES. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO WOMEN ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE OR CURRENTLY WORK ON THE WATER. PODCASTS: VOICES FROM THE WATER: STORIES, INSIGHTS, AND CAREERS OFFSHORE.

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 March 2022.

    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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