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Independent Council on Womens Sports

EIN 88-2093870 · Henderson, NV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, CONFERENCES, AND INFORMATION TO EXPAND, EMPOWER, AND PROTECT WOMENS SPORTS. TO EDUCATE, UPHOLD, AND DEFEND THE ORIGINAL INTENTION OF TITLE IX, PROTECTING WOMEN ON THE BASIS OF SEX. TO CREATE AN IMPACTFUL NETWORK OF FEMALE ATHLETES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$893,261
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $859,542 spent. SUPPORTING CIVIL RIGHTS BASED LEGAL ACTIONS THAT SUPPORT, PROTECT AND UPHOLD WOMEN'S RIGHTS ON THE BASIS OF SEX AND TITLE IX. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUPPORTED AND ENGAGED WITH LEGAL ACTIONS THAT: (1) PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN SPORTS, (2) PROTECT FAIR COMPETITION, (3) PURSUE PHYSICAL PROTECTIONS FROM HARM IN SPORTS COMPETITIONS, (4) HOLD ATHLETIC COMPETITION OFFICIALS, STATES, UNIVERSITIES, AND GOVERNING BODIES, BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, ACCOUNTABLE FOR WOMEN'S RIGHT TO FAIR COMPETITION, AND (5) PROTECT WOMEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO SPEAK OUT IN DEFENSE OF THEIR SEX-BASED RIGHTS. THIS INCLUDED COSTS OF PREPARATION FOR LITIGATION AND CONSULTING WITH LAWYERS OVER THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN, FILING A LEGAL DEMAND LETTER THREATENING A LAWSUIT, AND EXPENSES FOR AMICUS BRIEFS AND PRINTING COSTS FOR THOSE BRIEFS. IN ADDITION, RESOURCES WERE USED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH CONFERENCES, THE MEDIA, AND OTHER APPROACHES REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN SPORTS, THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF TITLE IX AS WRITTEN AND ITS PROTECTION, AND ACTIVE AND POTENTIAL LEGAL ACTIONS. TIME AND EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TOWARD UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND TO DETERMINE THE MANNER OF FUTURE ENGAGEMENT WITH LEGAL CASES WITH ATHLETES IN VARIOUS SPORTS AND DISCUSSING THE BEST WAYS TO HOLD VARIOUS ENTITIES ACCOUNTABLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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