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Tewa Women United

EIN 85-0480836 · Espanola, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COLLECTIVE JOURNEY- THROUGH RELATION-TIVITY WE EMBODY COURAGEOUS SPACES THAT CENTER INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS TO CONNECT ANCESTRAL KNOWINGNESS, HEALING STRENGTHS AND LIFEWAYS FOR THE WELLBEING OF ALL.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
27.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
20
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$102,400, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. GENDER AND GENERATIONAL HEALING JUSTICE - TWU'S GENDER AND GENERATIONAL HEALING JUSTICE PROGRAM ENVISIONS OUR HOME, NORTHERN NEW MEXICO, AS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL GENDERS EXPERIENCE BODY SOVEREIGNTY, SAFETY, HEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY. CENTRAL TO OUR WORK IS HEALING THE ROOT CAUSES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.OUR PREVENTION-FOCUSED PROJECTS CULTIVATE CONSENT CULTURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE CREATION OF INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY SPACES. BEING THE HOME OF BOTH TEWA WOMEN UNITED'S YOUTH AND THE T'SAYAIN/CIRCLE OF GRANDMOTHERS AND WISDOMKEEPERS ALLOWS US UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO WEAVE INTERGENERATIONAL COURAGEOUS WORK.
  2. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE - THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM INTEGRATES BODY, MIND, AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS INTO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, POLICY CHANGE, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION WHILE UPLIFTING INDIGENOUS AND LAND-BASED FAMILIES AND OPPRESSED PEOPLES TO BUILD GRASSROOTS LEADERS AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY. WE ENGAGE IN LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE AND ACTIVISM ON NUCLEAR ABOLITION, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND THE RIGHTS OF OUR EARTH MOTHER AND SKY FATHER.
  3. REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE - AS A NATIVE WOMEN-LED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, TWU ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND JUSTICE FOR INDIGENOUS WOMEN. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO A BIRTHING EXPERIENCE THAT PROMOTES AUTONOMY, DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND EMPOWERMENT FOR PARENT, CHILD, AND FAMILY.THE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM AT TEWA WOMEN UNITED UTILIZES AN INTERSECTIONAL APPROACH. BLENDING OUR ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAM AREAS WE BRAID TOGETHER ISSUE AREAS OF GENDER JUSTICE, BIRTH JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, HEALTHY SEXUALITY AND BODY SOVEREIGNTY, ADVOCACY AND HEALING FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TO FORM A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO BUILDING BELOVED COMMUNITIES AND ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, GIRLS, AND MOTHER EARTH.
  4. GENDER AND GENERATIONAL HEALING JUSTICE - TWU'S GENDER AND GENERATIONAL HEALING JUSTICE PROGRAM ENVISIONS OUR HOME, NORTHERN NEW MEXICO, AS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL GENDERS EXPERIENCE BODY SOVEREIGNTY, SAFETY, HEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY. CENTRAL TO OUR WORK IS HEALING THE ROOT CAUSES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.OUR PREVENTION-FOCUSED PROJECTS CULTIVATE CONSENT CULTURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE CREATION OF INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY SPACES. BEING THE HOME OF BOTH TEWA WOMEN UNITED'S YOUTH AND THE T'SAYAIN/CIRCLE OF GRANDMOTHERS AND WISDOMKEEPERS ALLOWS US UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO WEAVE INTERGENERATIONAL COURAGEOUS WORK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2001.

    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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