Girls Who Hike Virginia
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To educate, connect, and empower women+ in Virginia to grow and heal their minds, bodies, and souls-both on the trail or off.
- Income
- $53,277
- Spending
- $46,570
- Reserves
- 7.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
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 (2)
- $7,008 spent. Ambassador & Community Building Program: Ambassadors are volunteer leaders who help bring GWHVA's mission to life by creating welcoming spaces where women+ can learn, connect, and grow. Ambassadors lead hikes and other events on behalf of GWHVA to build confidence and community among participants-whether by sharing trail tips, starting a conversation about wellness, or simply creating a space for connection. Ambassadors are provided training and basic supplies to support their events. In 2025, over 80 ambassadors led nearly 300 events with over 2,400 total participants.
- $34,605 spent. GWHVA's Annual Summit successfully advanced our mission of creating a welcoming and inclusive space for women+ by bringing together over 100 participants of diverse backgrounds and abilities for a transformative 3-day experience. With a carefully curated program of over 45 sessions and activities, we offered a dynamic mix of outdoor education, wellness, hiking, creative workshops, and opportunities for rest, community, and reflection.
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 April 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.
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