San Francisco Womens Centers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Womens Building is a women-led community space that advocates self-determination, gender equality and social justice.
- Income
- $3.0 million
- Spending
- $2.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 34%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 103
- Highest pay
- $178,470, executive dir.
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
Strong: 95 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 93 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 (8)
- $616,869 spent. Partnering for Empowerment We are home to an additional 8 In House Organizations. This year one of our in-house organizations MUA expanded so we have one less organization than last fiscal year.1. Women experiencing violence San Francisco Women Against Rape and Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic 2. Women in need of food while in shelters Dolores Street Community Services 3. Parents with school age children Parents for Public Schools, San Francisco 4. Girls empowerment through outdoor activities Girls on the Run 5. Early childhood education Mission Neighborhood Head Start Center 6. Immigrant education and activism for Latinas Mujeres Unidas y Activas-MUA 7. Transforming domestic work industry and building the power of immigrant women workers California Domestic Workers Coalition 8. Financial Coaching provision to SF residents regardless of citizenship status Balance
- $118,308 spent. Community Events and Activities In FY25, The Womens Building made meaningful improvements to our rental spaces and saw a significant increase in usage, underscoring our role as a hub for community engagement and external partnerships. To enhance comfort and usability, we introduced several minor but impactful improvements to our rental rooms, including the installation of new wall clocks and a water dispenser for guest convenience. These additions support a more professional and guest-friendly experience for all visitors and clients. We also completed our annual maintenance efforts, which include repainting walls and deep-cleaning all shared and rental spaces. These routine improvements help ensure that our facility remains clean, safe, and visually appealing throughout the year. These enhancements supported a record total of 563 events hosted throughout FY25.
- $292,232 spent. Community Resource RoomCRR The in person services offered as stated above integrate1. Information and Referrals. Through our main line, email, and drop-in hours we connect clients to the services and resources they need in various areas such as but not limited to DV, education, medical, basic needs, and more. 2. Legal Clinics. Through the support of our dedicated volunteer attorneys and interpreters from the Justice and Diversity Center, TWB hosted 12 family and immigration law clinics at no cost. 179 clients were able to receive free legal consultations. In total, 233 community members were able to access free legal advice. 3. Financial Coaching. We collaborated for the 6th year with Smart Money Coaching SMC to assist clients in need of financial coach, advice and education. 4. Calfresh Screenings, applications and orientations.We offered appointments for screenings and applications for the community and during this FY we also helped with the submission of 48 applications.
- Program Service Expenses 66,455, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Food Pantry Since 2013, The Womens Building has operated a weekly Immigrant Food Pantry every Monday morning. We distributed a total of 322,095 lbs or 9,725 portions of food to 443 single folks. As an additional service we had one Cooking Matters cohort, in partnership with 18 Reasons. A total of 11 participants attending a 2-hour, 6-week class.
- Program Service Expenses 55,015, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Tax Program The Womens Building has been dedicated to assisting families with tax preparation since 2013. In the past year, we successfully completed 667 accepted tax returns with the invaluable support of 33 volunteers. The total refund amount facilitated for our clients was an impressive 792,561, reflecting our commitment to empowering families through financial support and resources.
- Program Service Expenses 356,609, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Family Reunification SRS Safe Release Support Through our partnership with Global Refuge formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, TWB assists potential caregivers and their household members with the reunification of recently arrived minors. This process includes fingerprinting for background checks, addressing caregiver questions/concerns, identifying sponsor/minor needs, and connecting them to services. In FYE25, we processed the fingerprints of 52 potential caregivers. This program was affected by the federal funding freeze at the beginning of the calendar year. The program was closed and we were able to reopen it in a small capacity.
- Program Service Expenses 583,246, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Family Reunification HS/PRS Home Study and Post Release Services Through our partnership with Global Refuge, TWB has provided Home Study and Post Release Services HS/PRS since 2018. This program helps to reunite migrant children with their families in the United States.These children often face violence and trauma in their home country, or on their journey to the U.S. We ensure that they are safely released from detention and reunited with loved ones who are well-equipped to care for them, giving them every opportunity to grow and thrive. TWB provides Case Management support, including home visits and regular follow-ups with the child and family over the phone or in person as needed. During FYE25, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, TWB accepted 143 HS PRS cases.
- Program Service Expenses 154,250, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Advocacy and Community engagement. During FYE25, our advocacy efforts concentrated on enhancing access to resources, education, and information regarding the rights of women and immigrants. We actively engaged in public comment, coalition building, and public campaigns aimed at the intersection of gender justice and immigrant rights. Our commitment to these critical issues resulted in a total of 291 participants involved in our various advocacy and community engagement initiative.
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 June 1971.
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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