Women of Color Roar Media
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary purpose is to provide guidance and support for women of the African diaspora and to encourage young women to run for elected office choose a career in public service and rise to leadership positions in their community.
- Income
- $177,842
- Spending
- $218,581
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
- Highest pay
- $85,000, president
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 (5)
- $51,709 spent. WOMEN OF COLOR ROAR ANNUAL BREAKFAST is a San Diego annual event bringing together all racial and ethnic groups to honor women leaders in our community. Over 500 people attend of which 100 young high school and college-age women - Future Leaders are sponsored to attend as our special guests. This unique event provides young women with the opportunity to meet and connect with women in leadership and exposes them to great role models. The Women of Color Roar breakfast is a cultural exchange and transformative experience for all.
- $56,619 spent. WOMEN OF COLOR ROAR Leadership Academy is a full-day workshop that educates prepares and provides life skills training job opportunities and resources to high school students from underserved communities. Two workshops were offered in the Spring and Fall.
- $7,958 spent. WOMEN OF COLOR ROAR Leadership Academy Sacramento Trip - To witness their government in action during a visit to the California Assembly and State Senate floor sessions. Meet with their local representatives in their Sacramento offices and develop relationships for community involvement. Learn the legislative process of our state government. Experience lobbying and advocating for policies and bills that benefit their community.
- $2,860 spent. Conferences events and software to further our exempt purpose
- $6,500 spent. Black Women Give Fund - The purpose of this program is to provide small nonprofit organizations with similar missions with funds to cover expenses particularly during times of financial hardship in underserved communities
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 August 2021.
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.
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