Baton Pass
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Baton Pass exists to connect and empower women through storytelling, mentorship, and community gatherings that foster healing, resilience, and hope through adversity.
- Income
- $96,783
- Spending
- $74,358
- Reserves
- 7.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Highest pay
- $39,600, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 30, 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 November 30, 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)
- $74,358 spent. 1. Live Events & Digital Reach Hosted six live events - Illuminate (3 locations) and Better Together (3 locations) - reaching over 500 women with stories of overcoming adversity and facilitating meaningful connections. Thousands more were reached through our podcast and digital storytelling platforms. 2. Launch of Glimmers of Hope Launched Glimmers of Hope, a year-long encouragement initiative funded in part by a DuPage County grant, pairing women in seasons of grief, trauma, or transition with trained volunteers who provide monthly handwritten encouragement. 3. Courses & Retreat Programs Delivered the Engaging Your Story course and Story Strong retreat, providing high-quality curriculum, coaching, and training that foster deeper healing, confidence, and leadership development through guided storytelling and community support.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 30, 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 November 6, 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 November 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 November 4, 2026.
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