Nonprofit · EIN 84-3702899
WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,667,258 | $2,290,757 | -$623,499 | $762,290 | $86,791 | $675,499 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,712,243 | $2,779,120 | -$66,877 | $1,541,460 | $228,462 | $1,312,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,663,187
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $4,071
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $109,541
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $705,547
- Other salaries and wages
- $20,142
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $901,096
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $52,000
- Accounting fees
- $144,584
- Occupancy
- $61,908
- Travel
- $98,211
- Program services (functional)
- $891,801
- Management and general (functional)
- $938,884
- Fundraising (functional)
- $460,072
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,541,460
- Total assets, end of year
- $762,290
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $86,791
- Net assets, end of year
- $675,499
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $286,290
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $389,209
- Gross receipts
- $1,667,258
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN RANDOLPH | FOUNDING PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 40 | $272,295 | $73,000 |
| KYSHA BROWN | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Key employee | 40 | $204,654 | $51,570 |
| CHRISTY SLATER | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,281 | $28,442 |
| JESSICAL SANTOS | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,317 | $41,415 |
| REGGIE CANAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAIRSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NASREEN JALINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANAE JAMISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SPICER ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA JONES WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHERECE WEST SCANTLEBURY | CHAIR Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SONNY HAYNES | VICE-CHAIR Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIA HILLMAN | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICA LEWIS-PAYTON | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN RANDOLPH | CEO Officer | 40 | $265,493 | $41,890 |
| CHRISTY SLATER | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS Key employee | 40 | $212,133 | $28,769 |
| LORI SPICER ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA JONES WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAIRSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANEA JAMISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NASREEN JILANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINALD CANAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICA LEWIS-PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERECE WEST SCANTLEBURY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SONNY HAYNES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GLADYS WASHINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIETA MUTEPFA | TREASURER (THRU 06/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIA HILLMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 SAINT JOSEPH ST STE 2A, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130-3734
- In care of
- % CARMEN JAMES RANDOLPH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1371 Aviators Street, New Orleans LA 70122
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR SHERECE WEST SCANTLEBURY, 401 SAINT JOSEPH STREET, SUITE 2A, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Carmen James Randolph, 1371 Aviators Street, New Orleans LA 70122
- Signed the 990
- CARMEN JAMES RANDOLPH, FOUNDING PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (504) 603-8754
- Website
- womensfoundationsouth.org
- Return prepared by
- LUTHER SPEIGHT & COMPANY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS
Mission
THE MISSION OF WFS IS TO INVEST IN THE HEALTH, WEALTH, AND POWER OF WOMEN, GIRLS, AND GENDER EXPANSIVE PEOPLE IN THE U.S. SOUTH. WE CENTER THE LIVES OF THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE, RECOGNIZING THEIR UNREALIZED PROMISE AND VITAL ROLE IN COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION.
Program accomplishments
- WFS ENVISIONS A FLOURISHING SOUTH WHERE WOMEN, GIRLS, AND GENDER EXPANSIVE PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE HEALTHY, SAFE, AND WELL-RESOURCED TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN DESTINIES AND ENSURE THAT THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES THRIVE. WFS AIMS TO BE A PERMANENT, ENDOWED INSTITUTION THAT SERVES AS A GATEWAY FOR DONORS, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS TO MAXIMIZE THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF THEIR INVESTMENTS IN WOMEN AND GIRLS OF COLOR IN THE SOUTH. WE VALUE THE BRILLIANCE OF MOTHER WIT, EQUITY JUSTICE, SISTERHOOD, POWER-SHARING, INGENUITY, SELF-DETERMINATION, AND THE COMMUNITY WISDOM.Expenses $891,801 · grants $109,541
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3702899
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $762,290
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,667,258
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,667,258 | $2,290,757 | $762,290 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,712,243 | $2,779,120 | $1,541,460 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,045,580 | $1,753,943 | $1,485,261 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Carmen James Randolph | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-3702899).
Questions about WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH
- What is the EIN of WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH is 84-3702899.
- Is WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH 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 WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DR SHERECE WEST SCANTLEBURY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $272,295 (CARMEN RANDOLPH, FOUNDING PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does WOMENS FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,667,258, expenses of $2,290,757 and total assets of $762,290 at year end.
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