California Federation of Womens Clubs
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP FOR INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN AREAS SUCH AS WOMEN'S HEALTH, PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND OTHER CRIME. TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TOOLS.
- Income
- $173,313
- Spending
- $164,756
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 60%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $164,756 spent. THE WOMANS CLUB OF PLAYA DEL REY IS A DIVERSE GROUP OF WOMEN THAT VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME, TALENTS AND ENERGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE CIVIC, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS IN PLAYA DEL REY, SILICON BEACH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY AND ENHANCE THE LIFE OF OTHERS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM. THE CLUB'S PHILOSOPHY IS TO, "HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT AND PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE". THE ORGANIZATION OWNS A 50+ YEAR OLD COMMERCIAL BUILDING THAT IS USED TO EARN RENTAL INVESTMENT INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE INTENT AND ABILITY FINANCIALLY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BUILDING AT ITS CURRENT PRESERVED STATE.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as 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 November 1998.
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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