Women in Recovery Inc
Women in Recovery Inc is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations in California, supporting programs that included sober living, recovery assistance, community outreach, and care services.
Women in Recovery Inc at a glance
In short: Women in Recovery Inc gave $1.9M across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $147K), mostly in California. 77% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,911,229
- +3573.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $147,018
- +1595.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $54,558
- New grantees (estimate)
- 77% first-time grantees (10 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Women in Recovery Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2940 W Carson St Unit 214, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 821-6401
Website: https://www.womeninrecovery.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Women in Recovery Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Womens Step House of Orange County ($562K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 45 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Women in Recovery Inc open to new grantees?
77%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 10 of 13 grantees (77%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $83K; repeat grants $360K. How we count
Medians: $41K first-time, $463K repeat.
- 23% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 216% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2021) to $1.9M (2022). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Step House of Orange County Laguna Hills, CA | general support for women sober living | $561,656 |
| Awakening Recovery Los Angeles, CA | general support for sober living | $462,540 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Orange Orange, CA | For service programs empowering women's social change | $231,270 |
| Orange Catholic Foundation Garden Grove, CA | For Catholic community support | $231,270 |
| First Step House of Orange County Inc Costa Mesa, CA | For alcoholism recovery assistance programs for men | $115,635 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Orange Orange, CA | For community outreach and church ministries | $100,000 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church Pasadena, CA | general financial support | $54,558 |
| St John of God Retirement & Care Center Los Angeles, CA | For senior care and spiritual support. | $50,000 |
| Nativity Catholic Church Torrance, CA | For catholic community support. | $32,000 |
| Catarinas Club Anaheim, CA | For meals, housing, job training for low-income families | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing reports 13 grants. Asset figures for 2022 are not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $236,920 | $2,152,353 | $1,911,229 | 13 | $2,130,927 | $215,494 | $64,782 |
| 2021 | $2,327,581 | $136,285 | $179,950 | $52,032 | 6 | $150,403 | $106,634 | $111,728 |
| 2020 | $2,208,711 | $553,075 | $221,714 | $92,952 | 15 | — | $528,946 | $97,683 |
| 2019 | $2,250,652 | $380,089 | $708,721 | $604,700 | 11 | — | $364,750 | $105,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Women in Recovery Inc reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Women in Recovery Inc is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for sober-living and recovery programs, as well as church, community, senior-care, and social-change programs.
Among its grantees, Women’s Step House of Orange County describes its mission as providing a safe, caring environment for women to get sober with dignity and build a foundation for recovery. Awakening Recovery describes its purpose as providing an affordable, safe sober-living environment for men and women to support sustained recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. First Step House of Orange County describes its mission as assisting men suffering from alcoholism with recovery and reintegration into society.
Grantmaking
In 2022, Women in Recovery Inc reported 13 grants totaling $1,911,229. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $561,656, with a median grant of $54,558.
The largest awards included $561,656 to Women’s Step House of Orange County for general support for women’s sober living; $462,540 to Awakening Recovery for general support for sober living; $231,270 to Sisters of St Joseph of Orange for service programs empowering women’s social change; and $231,270 to Orange Catholic Foundation for Catholic community support. Other notable grants included $115,635 to First Step House of Orange County for alcoholism recovery assistance programs for men and $100,000 to First Presbyterian Church of Orange for community outreach and church ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Ada Geraghty as CEO, Linda Williams as Secretary, and Roy Guia CPA as Treasurer.
Women in Recovery Inc is led by Ada Geraghty, CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ada Geraghty
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$66K (2019) → $112K (2022)
Linda Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Guia CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jerry McDonald (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Scully (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $112K, to Ada Geraghty (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Women in Recovery Inc
How much does Women in Recovery Inc give each year?
Women in Recovery Inc gave $1.9M across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $52K across 6 grants.
What is Women in Recovery Inc's typical grant size?
Women in Recovery Inc's median grant in 2022 was $54,558, and its average grant was $147,018, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Women in Recovery Inc that year got $83K on average.
Where does Women in Recovery Inc give grants?
Women in Recovery Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Orange, CA (2 grants).
Does Women in Recovery Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Women in Recovery Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Women in Recovery Inc's largest grantees?
Women in Recovery Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Womens Step House of Orange County ($561,656), Awakening Recovery ($462,540) and Sisters of St Joseph of Orange ($231,270), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Women in Recovery Inc fund?
No mission statement for Women in Recovery Inc is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for sober-living and recovery programs, as well as church, community, senior-care, and social-change programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Women in Recovery Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Women in Recovery Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Women in Recovery Inc reported a distributable amount of $65K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Women in Recovery Inc's EIN?
Women in Recovery Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4552806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Women in Recovery Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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