The League of Women Voters in Needham comprises two complementary organizations, The League of Women Voters of Needham (LWV-Needham), and LWV-Needham Education Fund.
LWV-Needham, established in 1940, is a membership organization with the following goals:
LWV-Needham is a 501(c)(4) entity.
LWV-Needham Education Fund, established in 2015, is a non-member organization with the following goals complementary goals:
LWV-Needham Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
The two organizations have separate boards, governance, and finances, but are linked in all aspects of our program. Neither organization would ever endorse or support political candidates or parties.