Women 4 Women Inc
Women 4 Women and its donors improve the lives of women and girls in metro louisville through education, advocacy and fundraising for focused grantmaking in 4 key areas that enable self-sufficiency.
Women 4 Women Inc at a glance
In short: Women 4 Women Inc gave $35K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $18K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $35,000
- -43.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +42.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $198,826
- -17.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Women 4 Women Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of Louisville Foundation ($35K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $68K (2019). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Foundation Louisville, KY | Elaine Cissy Musselman Scholarship Endowment | $25,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Louisville, KY | Programmatic Efforts of the Women's Center | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $198,826 | $7,082 | $48,059 | $35,000 | 2 | $30 |
| 2020 | $239,806 | $62,394 | $96,692 | $61,500 | 5 | $62 |
| 2019 | $280,278 | $145,925 | $168,596 | $67,500 | 6 | $107 |
About Women 4 Women Inc
Based on IRS filings
Women 4 Women Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $30.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Women 4 Women Inc is led by Louann Atlas, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Louann Atlas
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Phillips
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Huffman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Pittman
Director
Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Wimsatt Trautwein
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Musselman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bateman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Duncan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Seymour
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ritu Furlan
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Kretzschmer
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Erin Fowler (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Misty Cruse (2019–2020) — Executive Director · Filing note: Through 13120
- Former: Pam Peter (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Peggy Heuser (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Dodson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Women 4 Women Inc
How much does Women 4 Women Inc give each year?
Women 4 Women Inc gave $35K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $62K across 5 grants.
How large is Women 4 Women Inc?
Women 4 Women Inc reported $199K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is Women 4 Women Inc?
Women 4 Women Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $199K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Women 4 Women Inc operate?
Women 4 Women Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Women 4 Women Inc's EIN?
Women 4 Women Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1240049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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