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Oregon Women Lawyers

EIN 93-0994040 · Portland, OR

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Education, Mutual support. To transform the legal profession by pursuing equitable access to the legal system and equity for women and communities who are systemically oppressed.

Income
$278,389
Spending
$278,716
Employees
2
Volunteers
125

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (7)
  1. Conducted continuing education seminars and training sessions for members, (approximately 1200 members) and non-member legal professionals. Organized professional networking and social events.
  2. Produced a quarterly newsletter, the "AdvanceSheet" which was distributed to member lawyers, member judges, and law students. Distributed electronic newsletters to membership, listing OWLS events, educational and networking opportunities, and member accomplishments.
  3. Coordinated the Contract Lawyer Referral Service, which provides referrals for contract lawyers.
  4. Supported seven local chapters throughout Oregon which organized professional networking activities, CLEs, educational and support events for member legal professionals. Provided networking opportunities with all three Oregon law schools.
  5. Operated listserves for membership and affinity bar leaders, providing promotion of accomplishments, referrals, mentoring, educational and networking opportunities.
  6. Provided networking and educational opportunities for new admittees, new lawyers and law students. Continued First Generation Professionals Discussion Group. Held online educational forums. Continued Take Your Kids to Work Day. Engaged in philanthropic activities including the Coffee Creek Correctional Institution Book Drive and clothing drives. Collaborated with local state court to provide wedding ceremonies for "Love Day".
  7. Celebrated recipients of the Justice Martha Walters Award, Katherine H. O'Neil Volunteer Service Award, and the Roberts & Deiz Award.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

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

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 June 1991.

    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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