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Womenspace Inc

EIN 93-0692905 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT, SHELTER, AND EMPOWER SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - OFFERING SAFETY, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES WITH COMPASSION AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
39
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$115,492, exec dir (-2

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ADVOCACY SERVICES: CRISIS AND SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. 50% OF STAFF ARE BILINGUAL AND INTERPRETERS FOR OTHER LANGUAGES, INCLUDING SIGN, ARE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND. CERTIFIED ADVOCATES PROVIDE IN PERSON SERVICES, FOOD, HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, EMERGENCY SAFE HOUSING, SUPPORT WITH ODHS CHILD WELFARE, SELF SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL SERVICES WITH OREGON LAW CENTER AND UNIVERSITY OF OREGON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINIC, AND RESPITE CARE FOR CHILDREN WHEN PARENT IS MEETING WITH ADVOCATE, SUPPORT GROUPS AND PARENTING IN CRISIS TRAINING IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH, AND MOBILE ADVOCACY TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE 4700 SQUARE MILES OF LANE COUNTY.
  2. $479,437 spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES: PROVIDES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SAFE HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS FLEEING ABUSE OR ARE IN DANGER. CERTIFIED ADVOCATES RESPOND 24/7 TO CRISIS LINE CALLS PROVIDING TRAUMA INFORMED AND SURVIVOR CENTERED SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND REFERRALS TO PROGRAMS OR OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SAFE HOUSING PROVIDES A SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL PLACE FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO STAY DURING A DIFFICULT AND CRITICAL TIME - GIVING THEM THE SPACE TO RECOVER AND BEGIN TO HEAL FROM TRAUMA. ADVOCATES PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC FOOD, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND ASSIST WITH NAVIGATING COMPLEX LEGAL SYSTEMS: RESTRAINING ORDERS, DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, AND CUSTODY HEARINGS. SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR CHILD WELFARE, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.
  3. $389,029 spent. HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDES SURVIVORS WITH SUPPORT SERVICES TO REMOVE BARRIERS IN THE WAY TO STAYING HOUSED OR FIND PERMANENT HOUSING. FINANCIAL ABUSE IS A COMMON TACTIC OF ABUSERS, THE HOUSING SUPPORT TEAM HELPS SURVIVORS RESTORE CREDIT, REPAIR RENTAL HISTORY, PROVIDE RESOURCES TO BUILD CREDIT AND OTHER SUPPORT THEY MIGHT NEED TO BECOME PERMANENTLY HOUSED, INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES AND MOVE IN COSTS. HOUSING SUPPORT TEAM ASSISTS WITH NAVIGATING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, ESPECIALLY THE COMPLEX HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM, FINDING, AND COMMUNICATING WITH PROPERTIES WITH VACANCIES, COUNTY WAIT LISTS. ALSO PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT THROUGH A VOLUNTARY CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESS TO ASSIST SURVIVORS WITH STAYING HOUSED, BUDGETING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND EDUCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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