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American Association of University Women

EIN 94-6080527 · Sacramento, CA

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What it says it does

ADVANCE EQUITY FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH ADVOCACY, LIFELONG EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY AND RESEARCH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$82,429 spent. THE MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES DEVELOPING PUBLICATIONS,ADMINISTERING INSURANCE, AND ASSISTING BRANCHES WITH MEMBERSHIP AND THE MISSION OFTHE AAUW-CA.
$63,295 spent. THE PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM SUPPORTS AN ADVOCATE TO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND TO REPRESENT THE AAUW-CA POSITION ON POLICYDEVELOPMENT WHENEVER APPROPRIATE.
$7 spent. GOV TREK IS A FREE ANNUAL FIVE SESSION VIRTUAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INSPIRE FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE AND ELECTED OFFICE. RECRUITMENT IS MANAGED BY SEPARATE, LOCAL AAUW BRANCHES, BUT RUNS ON A STATEWIDE LEVEL. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED, DELIVERED, AND ADMINISTERED BY AAUW CALIFORNIA. GOV TREK IS FREE FOR THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
SERVICE AS A PASS-THROUGH FOR BRANCH ASSESSMENTS FORWARDED TO AAUW NATIONAL OFFICE.
STATE PROJECTS ARE DEVELOPED AT THE STATE LEVEL THAT BENEFIT WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THESTATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS THE NEED ARISES. THESE INCLUDE EVENTS SUCH SUCH STEM SUMMERCAMPS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS, AN ANNUAL SPEAKING CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS, AND EVENTS TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL AAUW ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 2010.
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 November 4, 2026.

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