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Cowgirl Ce Retreats

EIN 93-2648987 · Port Allen, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COWGIRL CE RETREATS IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE LONGEVITY AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN IN LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY PRACTICE. THROUGH IMMERSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION AND MEANINGFUL PEER CONNECTION, THEY FOSTER BOTH PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND PERSONAL RESILIENCE.

Income
$36,432
Spending
$56,919
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 87% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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. $46,533 spent. COWGIRL CE RETREAT HOSTED THREE RETREATS IN 2025. EACH RETREAT SPANS FOUR DAYS INCLUDING TRAVEL AND COMBINES HIGH-QUALITY RACE-APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) WITH NETWORKING, FUN, AND RELAXATION. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO AROUND 30 PARTICIPANTS TO ENCOURAGE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE RETREAT. ATTENDEES GAIN ACCESS TO RESOURCES FROM ALL PAST AND FUTURE RETREATS, AS WELL AS A PRIVATE CHAT GROUP WITH PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS. THIS GROUP OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE SPACE TO DISCUSS CLINICAL CASES, PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES, PERSONAL TOPICS, AND WELLNESS CONCERNS. MANY PAST PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE TO CONNECT AT OTHER CONFERENCES AND ON PERSONAL TRIPS. THIS YEARS RETREATS HAD A TOTAL OF 86 PARTICIPANTS.

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 October 13, 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 January 2024.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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