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Woman Evolve Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Santa Monica, CA EIN: 83-2353298 Website

The purpose of this corporation is to empower modern women to overcome challenges and limits.

Woman Evolve Inc at a glance

In short: Woman Evolve Inc gave $70K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$70,100
+1248.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
4
+100.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$17,525
+574.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$229,926
-72.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
Texas (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Woman Evolve Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

TD Jakes Foundation: $30KTD Jakes Foundation$30KGirls Going Global: $15KGirls Going Global$15KHoward University: $15KHoward University$15KSevere Solutions LLC: $10KSevere Solutions LLC$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was TD Jakes Foundation ($30K). Together the top 4 received $70K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

DallasAtlantaBaltimoreElmontNewarkWashington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $70K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
TD Jakes Foundation Dallas, TXTo improve the lifelong outcomes for communities and individuals who have limited access to resources and opportunities.$30,100
Girls Going Global Atlanta, GATo empower girls to become global citizens by providing life-defining travel experiences to make their mark on the world.$15,000
Howard University Washington, DCTo educate students, develop professionals, conduct research, and serve patients.$15,000
Severe Solutions LLC Newark, NJTo embrace justice-impacted women with the compassion and encouragement they deserve.$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$229,926$9,577,581$10,218,512$70,1004$20,435
2023$845,854$8,715,306$9,002,989$5,2002$10,399
2022$133,537$550,646$438,565$10,0002—
2021$22,395$433,671$374,720———
2020$247,597$178,381$266,293———

About Woman Evolve Inc

Based on IRS filings

Woman Evolve Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $230K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $20K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Woman Evolve Inc is led by Sarah Jakes Roberts, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sarah Jakes Roberts

    Director & President

    On filings since 2020

    25 hrs/week

    $16K (2020) → $55K (2024)

  • Serita Jakes

    Officer

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Toure Roberts

    Officer

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Sarah Jakes Roberts — Director and President: $55KSarah Jakes RobertsDirector and President$55K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $55K, to Sarah Jakes Roberts (Director and President).

Frequently asked questions about Woman Evolve Inc

How much does Woman Evolve Inc give each year?

Woman Evolve Inc gave $70K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.

What is Woman Evolve Inc's typical grant size?

Woman Evolve Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,525, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Woman Evolve Inc give grants?

Woman Evolve Inc's top state is Texas, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (21%) and District of Columbia (21%).

Does Woman Evolve Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Woman Evolve Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is Woman Evolve Inc?

Woman Evolve Inc reported $230K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.6M.

What is Woman Evolve Inc?

Woman Evolve Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Santa Monica, CA. It holds $230K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Woman Evolve Inc's EIN?

Woman Evolve Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2353298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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