Pewin Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PEWIN Foundation leverages the philanthropic power of those interested in advancing the collective interests of women in private markets.
- Income
- $99,480
- Spending
- $46,367
- Reserves
- 30 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $28,016 spent. The Leadership Lattice is a research initiative developed by the PEWIN Foundation to examine and improve leadership pathways for women in private markets. The project challenges the traditional "career ladder" framework and instead explores a lattice-based model that reflects non-linear career progression shaped by individual choices, professional opportunities, mentorship, sponsorship, and structural factors. The research is intended to produce practical insights and tools for individuals, organizations, and the broader industry to help catalyze systemic change and improve leadership advancement outcomes.
- $8,216 spent. The Brilliance Awards is an honors program established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions toward advancing women in private markets. The program is designed to highlight leadership, innovation, and influence that positively impact the industry and its ecosystem, and to elevate role models whose work aligns with the Foundation's mission.
- $8,216 spent. The Brilliance Soire is an annual gala event established to celebrate Brilliance Award honorees and to raise awareness of and financial support for the Foundation's charitable and research activities. The event serves as a platform to engage stakeholders, share the Foundation's mission and impact, and support its ongoing programmatic work.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Pbs Foundation (Arlington, VA), EIN 20-1476451. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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