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Academywomen

The organization supports the professional and personal growth of women from the nation's military academies and officer development programs.

Human Services Los Gatos, CA EIN: 421697594 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Academywomen

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Founded
Headquarters
Los Gatos, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
J03
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

The organization supports the professional and personal growth of women from the nation's military academies and officer development programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 34.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 37.1% of total expenses ($83,018 of $223,888).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.93
Program$0.93
92% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Academywomen has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar's profile for Academywomen draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Academywomen is a registered human services nonprofit based in Los Gatos, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 421697594. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $237K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Academywomen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421697594. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Academywomen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Academywomen is located in Los Gatos, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Academywomen has $237K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Academywomen is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $237K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Academywomen. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Academywomen holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Join AcademyWomen to empower Military Women Leaders. Enhance your leadership skills today! Academywomen is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $237K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Academywomen are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Academywomen is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421697594, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SU
Susan F•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Susan Feland: AcademyWomen - VA News (.gov)
Mar 2020
news.va.gov
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Academywomen

What is Academywomen?
Academywomen is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Gatos, United States. Join AcademyWomen to empower Military Women Leaders. Enhance your leadership skills today!
When was Academywomen founded?
Academywomen was founded in 2006.
Who leads Academywomen?
Susan Feland serves as Executive Director.
Where is Academywomen located?
Headquartered in Los Gatos, CA, United States.
What is Academywomen's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Academywomen trustworthy?
Academywomen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Academywomen's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421697594.
What is Academywomen's website?
http://www.academywomen.org