Woman's Party Corporation

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)