Nonprofit · EIN 51-0231778
MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $428,130 | $415,707 | $12,423 | $380,030 | $0 | $380,030 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $344,403 | $434,588 | -$90,185 | $366,641 | -$966 | $367,607 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $386,002 | $391,169 | -$5,167 | $430,033 | -$2,182 | $432,215 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $345,930
- Membership dues
- $100,457
- Program service revenue
- $32,078
- Investment income
- $14,494
- Other revenue
- $35,628
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $157,293
- Other salaries and wages
- $90,576
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $331,068
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,543
- Occupancy
- $4,586
- Travel
- $1,158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $366,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $380,030
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $380,030
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $343,030
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $37,000
- Gross receipts
- $428,130
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Pexa | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $157,293 |
| Kelsey Kelley | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Maliya Rattliffe | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Allison Cole | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Deborah Autrey | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Schmidt | St Croix Valley Chapter Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Linda Tabory | Northeastern Chapter Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Heidi Hovis | Central Chapter Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Laura Bartlow | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kristen Larson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cassie Merrick | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Virginia McCalmont | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cody Blades | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Boyle | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dionne Blake | President Elect Officer | 5 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Hough | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Opp | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Emerald Gratz | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Poonam Kumar | Past President Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Pexa | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 60 | $141,042 | $141,042 |
| Dionne Blake | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Hough | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Kelley | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Opp | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Szondy | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Ahrens Wickman | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Autrey | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Schmidt | St Croix Valley Chapter Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Tabory | Northeastern Chapter Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Hovis | Central Chapter Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Bartlow | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emerald Gratz | President-Elect Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Larson | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Robbins | Past-President Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Poonam Kumar | President Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia McCalmont | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cody Blades | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Boyle | Director Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Pexa | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 60 | $138,960 | $138,960 |
| Dionne Blake | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| A Elizabeth Burnett | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Hough | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Theresa Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Kelley | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Opp | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Szondy | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Ahrens Wickman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Autrey | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Schmidt | St Croix Valley Chapter Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deanna Reder | Northeastern Chapter Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Draewell | Central Chapter Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Bartlow | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emerald Gratz | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Haugen | Past-President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Robbins | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Poonam Kumar | President-Elect Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia McCalmont | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 33 S 6TH ST STE 4540, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-3714
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Debra Pexa, 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 4540, Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Signed the 990
- Debra Pexa, Executive Director
- Phone
- (612) 338-3205
- Website
- www.mwlawyers.org
Mission
To advance the success of women attorneys and strive for a just society.
Program accomplishments
- The MWL Annual Rosalie Wahl Leadership Lecture (Fall 2024) Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL) held the 30th Annual Rosalie Wahl Leadership Lecture on the evening of Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center (200 SE Oak Street, Minneapolis). The program was held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., with a reception following the program. MWL was pleased to welcome Laura Coates, Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst at CNN, as our keynote speaker. Prior to the keynote remarks, the MWL Foundation presented its 2024 Law Student Scholarships and led its annual "Direct Appeal." The MWL Awards & Recognition Committee also presented the 2024 Social Justice Writing Award. Laura Coates is CNN's chief legal analyst and anchor of Laura Coates Live, airing weeknights at 10:00 pm CST. The show showcases the day's most interesting stories with smart, provocative, and thoughtful analysis, while leveraging Coates' significant experience as a prosecutor and relentless pursuit of the facts. A native of Saint Paul, MN, Coates graduated from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs and the University of Minnesota Law School, where she serves on the Board of Advisors. She practiced law in Minnesota and New York handling cases ranging from intellectual property litigation and First Amendment issues to defamation and media law. Called to public service, she transitioned from private practice to the U.S. Department of Justice, and served as a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division during the Bush and Obama administrations, specializing in the enforcement of voting rights throughout the country. She also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, prosecuting a myriad of violent felony offenses. The keynote speaker did not receive an honorarium. About the MWL Rosalie Wahl Leadership Lecture: The 2024 Wahl Lecture was the 30th event in the Rosalie Wahl Leadership Lecture series, first established by Minnesota Women Lawyers in 1994. The series honors the career of Justice Rosalie Wahl, the first woman justice to serve on the Minnesota Supreme Court, and was created on the occasion of her retirement from the Court. The series features women who inspire the leaders of tomorrow just as Justice Wahl inspired so many of us.Expenses $18,689 · revenue $19,294
- MWL 53rd Annual Meeting Workshop & Luncheon (Spring 2025) Minnesota Women Lawyers invited its membership and the legal community to attend its 53rd Annual Meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Target Plaza Commons (1001 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis). The event began with a morning of continuing legal education programming and networking. (3.0 CLE credits were received for programs.) At our luncheon over the noon-hour, during the program led by MWL President Emerald Gratz, we celebrated MWL's past accomplishments and planned future successes. We recapped our current fiscal year, introduced the FY25-26 Board of Directors, and honored the 2025 Annual Award recipients. The CLE program speakers did not receive an honorarium.Expenses $7,138 · revenue $11,367
- MWL Member Monday Series (Sept 2024 to June 2025) MWL continued its monthly opportunity to engage with Minnesota Women Lawyers and its members, learn from legal community leaders, and build connections across the profession. Held on the 2nd Monday of each month (unless noted otherwise) from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., MWL Member Mondays provided a consistent opportunity for MWL members and the statewide legal community to connect on topics of common interest, all in support of MWL's mission and values. Each month's gathering offered a dynamic and relevant program in a variety of remote formats. We heard from community leaders, participated in a workshop-style format, and engaged in a group-wide discussion. Furthermore, MWL Member Mondays provided members and non-members alike with the opportunity to learn more about MWL and its benefits, as well as opportunities to volunteer and further engage with the association. MWL Member Mondays were FREE and most offered 1.0 CLE credit. CLE speakers did not receive an honorarium.
- Ongoing Leadership, Professional Development and Mentor Programs MWL sponsored ongoing programs throughout the year designed to foster leadership, professional development and mentoring opportunities for women lawyers, held both in-person and remotely. Equity Initiatives MWL sponsored ongoing projects and initiatives related to the systemic advancement and success of women attorneys. Overall, the Equity Committee works to develop and implement action steps for MWL to achieve equity for women in the legal profession, including: 1) assessing the current status of women in the legal profession in Minnesota; 2) identifying barriers that impede women from achieving professional equity; 3) identifying steps (specific programs/initiatives) that can be taken to overcome such barriers; and 4) implementation of action steps as appropriate. Activities are inclusive of both the bench and the bar.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0231778
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $380,030
- Income (IRS master file)
- $428,130
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $428,130 | $415,707 | $380,030 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $344,403 | $434,588 | $366,641 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $386,002 | $391,169 | $430,033 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $492,303 | $389,012 | $436,347 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0231778).
Questions about MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS is 51-0231778.
- Is MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1979.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Debra Pexa.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,293 (Debra Pexa, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA WOMEN LAWYERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $428,130, expenses of $415,707 and total assets of $380,030 at year end.
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