Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Foundation is dedicated to advancing and empowering women in law enforcement, fostering their professional growth, leadership development, and wellbeing. We are committed tofostering an inclusive environment that transcends ranks and sworn status, equipping women with the necessary tools, knowledge, and guidance to excel in their roles. By doing so, we aim to fortify community trust and continuously strive to improve the police profession.
- Income
- $18,345
- Spending
- $27,323
- Reserves
- 24.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 41%
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 (1)
- $23,649 spent. The Foundation was incorporated in January of 2022 and started raising funds in August of 2022. The Foundation has established five scholarships that are awarded to women to attend the WLLE Training Symposium valued up to $2,500 each. The Foundation also developed a leadership award that is presented in September and a mentoring program with 29 mentors and a growing number of mentees. The Foundation presented four virtual training seminars with a total of 101 attendees during the year. The Foundation's purpose is to to engage in educational, training, and mentoring activities for women in law enforcement, regardless of rank or sworn status, that will benefit the public by enhacing community trust and police legitimacy. Accomplishments for 2025: Offered 5 Scholarships Provided Monthly Training Provided Support for Chapters Provided mentor and mentee opportunities
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 June 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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