Valley Womens Club Association of San Lorenzo Valley Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dedicated to community action, awareness and leadership in environmental, educational, social and political concerns that affect the health and welfare of the San Lorenzo Valley and our community.
- Income
- $286,866
- Spending
- $267,863
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 15.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 83%
- Employees
- 0
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $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
8 of 8Has a 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)
- $244,033 spent. The Valley Women's Club (VWC) of the San Lorenzo Valley is dedicated to community action, awareness, and leadership in environmental, educational, social, and political concerns that affect the health and welfare of the San Lorenzo Valley and our community. The VWC sponsors a wide range of special events relating to its mission, including the annual Environmental Town Hall, Candidate's Forums, workshops, and forums that address erosion, pollution, watersheds, fire mitigation, debris flow, rivers, streams, and the estuary. The Community Solutions Committee addresses issues directly affecting the community, with a major focus on women's issues, such as State and Federal legislation, education, health and safety, as well as respite care relief fund and a Caregiver meeting once a month. The VWC also sponsors special events such as the Redwood Mountain Fair, which celebrates community and showcases music and the arts. In conjunction with Save our Shores, the River and Road Clean-up reduces pollution in the San Lorenzo Valley's waterways to prevent pollution from washing into Monterey Bay. The Native Habitat Committee sponsors education to re-establish native habitat, reforestation, and pollinator garden routes throughout the Valley. The Committee also holds an Annual Native Plant Faire, focusing on repopulating the native habitat environment of our Redwood Valley. The Education Committee works closely with our local schools to support and provide opportunities for students to receive scholarships and our teachers to receive grants based on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies. VWC projects also raise funds for outdoor education and Science Camps within the district.The Board of Directors manages the VWC, and all activities are funded by donations, membership, and grants. A quarterly newsletter, website, and emails keep the members and friends of VWC informed of activities and volunteer opportunities.
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 February 1984.
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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