Women Writing For A Change Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Women Writing For A Change Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 2001, with $280,415 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6906 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236 EIN 31-1697279 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$280K
▲ 29.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$244K
Net assets
$678K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Women Writing For A Change Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating33 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Women Writing For A Change Foundation: 33 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Women Writing For A Change Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Women Writing For A Change Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6906 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $188K (FY2013) to $280K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,931Net assets $678K
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$681K
Total liabilities
$2,931
Net assets
$678K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,415▲29.7% | $244,464▼2.2% | $678,335▲5.5% | $681,266▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $216,142▼1.8% | $250,071▲0.9% | $642,705▼5.0% | $643,357▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $220,176▼18.1% | $247,929▼1.9% | $676,634▼3.9% | $678,593▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $268,987▼2.8% | $252,759▲12.1% | $704,387▲2.2% | $707,492▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $276,835▼3.8% | $225,386▼16.7% | $689,240▲8.1% | $709,341▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $287,861▲27.7% | $270,469▲10.0% | $637,791▲2.8% | $638,867▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $225,370▼15.4% | $245,930▼1.5% | $620,278▼3.2% | $621,214▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $266,355▲37.5% | $249,554▲26.5% | $640,855▲2.7% | $659,751▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $193,708▼20.8% | $197,342▼4.6% | $624,061▼0.6% | $661,984▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $244,614▲24.1% | $206,853▲12.7% | $627,696▲5.6% | $682,723▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $197,102▲4.9% | $183,508▲2.6% | $594,292▲4.5% | $667,098▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $187,851 | $178,830▲14.1% | $568,582▲1.6% | $659,107▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $156,740▲0.5% | $559,834▲0.6% | $668,596▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $155,956▼15.0% | $556,424▼6.0% | $689,585▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $183,578 | $592,186 | $736,312 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $242K total
16 grants to Women Writing For A Change Foundation totaling $242K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $43,210 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $7,529 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $33,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $33,150 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $5,015 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,500 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $8,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $30,300 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $7,750 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2018 | $6,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,100 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2017 | $11,100 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2016 | $13,900 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $1,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2015 | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Women Writing For A Change Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Women Writing For A Change Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1697279, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Women Writing For A Change Foundation's EIN?
- Women Writing For A Change Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1697279.
- How much revenue does Women Writing For A Change Foundation report?
- Women Writing For A Change Foundation reported $280,415 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Women Writing For A Change Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Women Writing For A Change Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Women Writing For A Change Foundation (EIN 31-1697279) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.