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    Downtown Women's Center
    Impact & Measurement
    Accountability & Finance
    Culture & Community
    Leadership & Adaptability

    Downtown Women's Center

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    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
    442 South San Pedro Street
    Los Angeles CA 90013

    Los Angeles CA | IRS ruling year: 1979 | EIN: 31-1597223  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    We end homelessness for women and gender diverse individuals by providing safe housing and supportive services centered on wellness, employment, and advocacy.<br><br ... (More)
     

    Rating Information

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    Great

    This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 42% Accountability & Finance, 34% Impact & Measurement, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 14% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings
    Charity Navigator's ratings previously did not consider Leadership & Adaptability, Culture & Community, or Impact & Measurement. The historic rating mainly reflects a version of today’s Accountability and Finance score. More information on our previous rating methodologies can be found on our rating methodology page.
     
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    9/20/2011
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    12/22/2010
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    Rating Report

    Impact & Measurement

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    Score

    100

    This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.

    Assessments

    Impact

    100 out of 100 points

    100% of Impact & Measurement score
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    Impact Evaluation
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    Impact Statement
    This organization achieved an outcome for 5,438 beneficiaries between 5/2020 and 7/2020.
    Program Context
    Evaluated program: Basic Needs and Resources Program (BNR)
    Data Time Period
    5/2020 to 7/2020
    Benchmark for Scoring
    This program met at least two cost-effectiveness benchmarks. For details visit https://www.charitynavigator.org/about-us/our-methodology/ratings/
    Methodology
    Analysis conducted in 2023 by Charity Navigator based on derived data elements, cost-effectiveness estimates, and data acquired from Impact Genome.
    Data Source
    The nonprofit submitted data on outcomes and cost to Impact Genome, which reviewed and verified these outcomes.

    Measurement

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    0% of Impact & Measurement score
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