Women Leading Ed
The goal of women leading ed (wle) is to be a nationally recognized network committed to supporting and advancing female education leadership through research, education, advocacy, and engagement …
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Mission
The goal of women leading ed (wle) is to be a nationally recognized network committed to supporting and advancing female education leadership through research, education, advocacy, and engagement with women at every stage of their leadership journeys. Our mission is to grow and strengthen a strong pipeline of women leaders through individual/group coaching, cohort-based leadership training programs, peer-to-peer network building, crisis support, and practical learning opportunities to build women's skills and resiliency to sustain long-term in the sector. Wle's vision is that those who lead school systems represent the communities and systems they serve and that our systems are rebuilt and redesigned to match the changing needs of our generation. Wle endeavors to elevate the leadership, voices and influence of women education and to leading more inclusive efforts to improve education. Its purpose is to identify, strengthen, and sustain diverse, high-potential woman education leaders.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Women Leading Ed has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Women Leading Ed draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWomen Leading Ed is a registered education nonprofit based in Matthews, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 990436915. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $773K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Women Leading Ed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 990436915. 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.
Women Leading Ed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Women Leading Ed is located in Matthews, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Women Leading Ed has $773K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Women Leading Ed is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $773K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Women Leading Ed. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Women Leading Ed 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
A National Network for Empowering Women Leaders in Education | Women Leading Ed Women Leading Ed is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $773K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Women Leading Ed are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Women Leading Ed is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 990436915, 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WOMEN LEADING ED is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2023
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Women Leading Ed
- What is Women Leading Ed?
- Women Leading Ed is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Matthews, United States. A National Network for Empowering Women Leaders in Education | Women Leading Ed
- When was Women Leading Ed founded?
- Women Leading Ed was founded in 2023.
- Who leads Women Leading Ed?
- Julia Rafal-Baer serves as Director.
- Where is Women Leading Ed located?
- Headquartered in Matthews, NC, United States.
- What is Women Leading Ed's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Women Leading Ed trustworthy?
- Women Leading Ed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong 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 Women Leading Ed's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 990436915.
- What is Women Leading Ed's website?
- http://www.womenleadinged.org