Nonprofit · EIN 47-2393933
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MOBILE, AL 36602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $683,783 | $787,581 | -$103,798 | $89,005 | $83,860 | $5,145 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $657,387 | $759,668 | -$102,281 | $132,887 | $23,944 | $108,943 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $704,063 | $741,491 | -$37,428 | $240,324 | $29,100 | $211,224 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $539,816
- of which government grants
- $241,200
- Program service revenue
- $107,142
- Investment income
- $7
- Net income from fundraising events
- $33,722
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,096
- Other revenue
- $36,818
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $132,493
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $255,081
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,641
- Occupancy
- $13,635
- Depreciation
- $1,146
- Program services (functional)
- $578,985
- Management and general (functional)
- $208,596
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $132,887
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,005
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,860
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,145
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,866
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,608
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $537
- Gross receipts
- $702,792
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON C HEGWOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
| FAYE OLENSKY | EXEC. COMM. Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO CODINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HALFMAN HOPP | VP GOVERNANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| BRIA BUCKRIDGE | VP DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY LATTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID TURNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANDI M KENT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| PAULINE RYAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LEIGH KNOSHER | VP FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| BETH THOMAS | EXEC. COMM. Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| KESSHIA DAVIS | FIRST VP Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HUNTLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| EMILY STRICKLAND-DIMARCO | STATE CHAIR REP Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| DEBBIE RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN ARENDALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE COOK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA RUTLEDGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LENISE LIGON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOAN RICKERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CONTINA WOODS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JESSICA BARRICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CONRAD BELL JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BEN BERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| KATELANNE FADALLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARLON FIRLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| AMANDA GONZALES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| AMBERLY HARRIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TAYLOR NASCIMENTO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MILLIE RUSSELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY WALDRON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHLOE FRANKLIN | YOUNG PROF. BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FREDERICK COLLINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON C HEGWOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $68,534 |
| FAYE OLENSKY | EXEC. COMM. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT F DIEHL JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHILLIP KAISER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO CODINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HALFMAN HOPP | VP GOVERNANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIA BUCKRIDGE | VP DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY LATTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID TURNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANDI M KENT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| PAULINE RYAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LEIGH KNOSHER | VP FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| MAGGIE OLIVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BETH THOMAS | EXEC. COMM. Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KESSHIA DAVIS | FIRST VP Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HUNTLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| EMILY STRICKLAND-DIMARCO | STATE CHAIR REP Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| DEBBIE RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN ARENDALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MICHELE COOK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LINDA RUTLEDGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LENISE LIGON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOAN RICKERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CONTINA WOODS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAYE OLENSKY | EXEC. COMM. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANNA GRAHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ROBERT F DIEHL JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOY GRODNICK | EXEC. COMM. Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHIL KAISER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LAUREN BARKIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO CODINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN N FERGUSON | VP FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HALFMAN HOPP | VP GOVERNANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIA BUCKRIDGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY LATTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID TURNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANDI M KEMP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| PAULINE RYAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LEIGH KNOSHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MAGGIE OLIVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CLAY OMAINSKY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANITRA HENDERSON | VP DIVERSITY/INCLUSION Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| BETH THOMAS | EXEC. COMM. Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KESSHIA DAVIS | FIRST VP Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| LIZ HUNTLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| NICOLE ORR | STATE CHAIR REP Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| DEBBIE RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON C HEGWOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NEW) Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 751 GOVERNMENT ST, MOBILE, AL 36602-1404
- In care of
- % LAMAR REEVES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLE HEGWOOD, 751 GOVERNMENT BLVD, MOBILE, AL 36602
- Signed the 990
- CAROLE HEGWOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (251) 438-3621
- Website
- WWW.DISTINGUISHEDYW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH DUKES & BUCKALEW LLP
Mission
TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUNG WOMEN BY ENCOURAGING, PROMOTING, AND REWARDING LEADERSHIP, SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND TALENT; AND TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS OR REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR BOTH, TO USE SAME EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Program accomplishments
- SELECT AMERICA'S DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMAN AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STATE AND REGIONAL SELECTION ORGANIZATIONSExpenses $578,985 · revenue $110,238
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2393933
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,005
- Income (IRS master file)
- $702,792
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $683,783 | $787,581 | $89,005 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $657,387 | $759,668 | $132,887 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $704,063 | $741,491 | $240,324 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $830,118 | $831,327 | $280,902 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 47-2393933).
Questions about DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION is 47-2393933.
- Is DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION 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 DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CAROLE HEGWOOD.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,000 (ALLISON C HEGWOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $683,783, expenses of $787,581 and total assets of $89,005 at year end.
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