Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Schedule O Statement Attached - The Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund (RSFWF) solicits tax-deductible contributions from members and other donors to provide financial grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that address the critical needs of San Diego County residents. Each year, RSFWF reviews approximately 120 to 160 grant applications from local nonprofit organizations and awards funding to approximately 7 to 14 projects. Funded projects are completed within the fiscal year to ensure that grant funds are used promptly for maximum benefit to the underserved residents in the community.
- Income
- $556,438
- Spending
- $546,253
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 25 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 120
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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 25.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 51% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $546,253 spent. #1. UNDERSERVED CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES - Provided strategic grants to San Diego-based 501(c)(3) organizations focused on enhancing the well-being, educational access, safety, and health of underserved children and their families,including military youth, foster children, and those in low-income schools. Key Accomplishments/Impact: Health and Safety: Funded the Smart & Savvy Program to empower girls ages 11-18 with essential health and safety education and skill-building opportunities.Mentoring and Development: Expanded a North County group mentoring program to support an additional 200 underserved male teens to improve school performance and make healthier life choices.Combating Hunger: Supported the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program to provide child-friendly backpacks filled with nutritious food to an additional 83 elementary students in need each Friday to combat hunger and support family nutrition.Educational Access: Funded a program to provide equitable access to high-quality music education, including engaging, multi-disciplinary concerts, for students in grades K-6 at under-resourced elementary schools in San Diego County.Foster Youth Support: Supported the Traditional High School Experience program, providing foster youth at San Pasqual Academy with experiences like Prom and graduation essentials, helping to reduce the stigma of foster care.Military Family Integration: Supported the Welcome 365 program, which offers year-round programming and events to foster community integration, enhance access to local resources, and create a welcoming environment for military families in San Diego.Critical Medical Support: Provided funding for the Medical and Home Assistance Program to support families by providing financial assistance, counseling, and rehabilitation resources.Grief Services: Supported the Children's Bereavement Program to provide free, comprehensive grief services to children (ages 3-17) coping with the loss of a significant person.Poverty Intervention: Funded the Golf & Life Skills Program to combine mentorship with golf instruction, equipping youth with the tools and confidence needed to succeed in school and break the cycle of poverty.#2. SERVICES FOR WOMEN IN NEED - Dedicated grant funding to organizations providing direct social services, health support, and economic empowerment for women across the San Diego region.Key Accomplishments/Impact:Unhoused Services: Enabled Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (Rachel's Program) to provide an additional 1,041 nights of shelter and essential services to unhoused women, significantly improving their well-being.Maternal Health: Provided a grant to the USD Hahn School of Nursing to develop a new training program to address the critical shortage of perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) in San Diego, directly improving maternal and infant health outcomes.Economic Empowerment: Funded the Steps to Family Childcare Success (STEPS) Program, which offers mentoring, guidance, and resources to female entrepreneurs seeking to open and operate a childcare program, helping them generate additional household income and strengthening essential community services.
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
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 October 13, 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 June 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 November 2023.
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 October 21, 2026.
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