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California Federation of Womens Clubs

EIN 95-6096772 · Carlsbad, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The WCC is a philanthropic organization dedicated to helping meet local community needs. Through a century-long legacy of volunteerism and charitable work, we are a multiplier helping nonprofits every year. 100+ members boosts the success of dozens of diverse civic groups.

Income
$204,821
Spending
$55,268
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
64.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 68%
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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 64.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 73% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (5)
  1. $17,190 spent. Social events for members, including a fashion show, monthly lunch & learns and several other fun events.
  2. $13,631 spent. THE CLUB RAISED FUNDS AND GAVE DIRECT DONATIONS TO 24 CHARITIES IN AND AROUND CARLSBAD, CA, ENRICHINGCOMMUNITY RESOURCES, CHILDRENSS LIVES AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $13,000 spent. We are fuduciarie for the Helen Allen Memorial Nursing Scholarship. This year we expanded our giving from one to three nursing programs. We also provided $1,000 scholarships to five local graduating seniors.
  4. $2,239 spent. We provided $2,239 for supplies and 6,569 hours of support to over 20 local charities this year: Meals on Wheels-touching over 700 seniors in our community, ongoing food bank support, holiday Angel Tree with Salvation Army-giving to over 500 economically disadvantaged families and sewing over 200 comfort pillows to surgery patients. We also support civic groups such as: First Responders, Village Academy teachers, and various local organizations supporting and preventing domestic violence and human trafficking. Plus, we have a close relationship with Carlsbad High School, including club support and sponsoring an annual art contest. Another 6,016 volunteer hours were dedicated to fundraising, member education, and social activities needed to build strong club relations inside and outside of the club. Totaling 12,585 volunteer hours. All remaining revenue was designated to our building reserve fund. Our club house was built in the 1960s and needs major ADA remodeling
  5. We provided 6,569 hours in kind support to over 20 local charities this year: Meals on Wheels-touching over 700 seniors in our community, ongoing food bank support, holiday Angel Tree with Salvation Army-giving to over 500 economically disadvantaged families and sewing over 200 comfort pillows to surgery patients. We also support civic groups such as: First Responders, Village Academy teachers, and various local organizations supporting and preventing domestic violence and human trafficking. Plus, we have a close relationship with Carlsbad High School, including club support and sponsoring an annual art contest. Another 6,016 volunteer hours were dedicated to fundraising, member education and social activities needed to build strong club relations inside and outside of the club.

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

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 7, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. 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 September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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