Woman's Party Corporation

Variant names
Dates:
Active 1918
Active 1998

Biographical notes:

Created by the National Woman's Party (NWP) in 1977 to collect contributions to finance the party's educational activities. In 1992, an Internal Revenue Service investigation revealed the tax-exempt corporation was providing funds to the National Woman's Party without proof that they were being used for educational purposes. The party's executive board attempted to dissolve the corporation and appropriate its assets. The corporation filed suit and the party filed countersuit, claiming breach of fiduciary responsibility. In an out-of-court settlement, the corporation was dissolved and the party agreed to become an apolitical, nonprofit, educational organization.

From the description of Woman's Party Corporation records, 1918-1998 (bulk 1985-1995). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984073

Organizational History

1916 National Woman's Party founded by Alice Paul 1977 Woman's Party Corp. established by National Woman's Party 1992 Internal Revenue Service investigation into the corporation's tax exempt status 1993 Attempted dissolution of the corporation by National Woman's Party Suit filed by the corporation in District of Columbia Superior Court against National Woman's Party 1997 Settlement agreement resulting in dissolution of Woman's Party Corp.

From the guide to the Woman's Party Corporation Records, 1918-1998, (bulk 1985-1995), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Subjects:

  • Actions and defenses
  • Actions and defenses
  • Education
  • Education
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Tax exemption
  • Tax exemption
  • Women
  • Women

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Places:

  • United States (as recorded)