MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC

EIN: 237252609 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$30,607,417
Total Expenses
$18,024,510
Total Assets
$129,254,649
Net Assets
$117,872,757
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
2127422300
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $30.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 48% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $12.6M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MS. FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IS TO BUILD WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE POWER IN THE U.S. TO ADVANCE EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY INVESTING IN, AND STRENGTHENING, THE CAPACITY OF WOMEN-LED MOVEMENTS TO ADVANCE MEANINGFUL SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF WOMEN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,910,351 Revenue: $0

GRANTMAKING AND CAPACITY BUILDING: DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MORE THAN 200 GRANTEE GRANTMAKING AND CAPACITY BUILDING: DURING THE 2024 FISCAL...

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GRANTMAKING AND CAPACITY BUILDING: DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MORE THAN 200 GRANTEE GRANTMAKING AND CAPACITY BUILDING: DURING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND US TERRITORIES AND HELPED ADVANCE A WIDE-RANGE OF PROJECTS THAT WORK TO END GENDER VIOLENCE, IMPROVE ECONOMIC SECURITY, PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY, AND MORE. THE SUPPORT OF OUR GRANTMAKING EFFORTS INCLUDES STRATEGIES THAT ARE NEW, CREATIVE AND RESPONSIVE TO OUR PARTNERS MOVEMENT SPACES. THIS YEAR'S FUNDING IS AN INCREASE OVER PAST YEARS AND REPRESENTS A BALANCED PORTFOLIO OF RURAL, URBAN, EMERGING, AND ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATIONS WITH A CONCERTED EFFORT TO INVEST AND SUPPORT WOMEN AND GIRLS OF COLOR (WGOC), INCLUDING TRANS AND NON-BINARY PEOPLE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program 2
Expenses: $1,638,024 Revenue: $0

PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO LIFT THE VOICES OF ALL WOMEN AND CONDUCTS PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE AREAS CRITICAL TO WOMEN'S WELLBEING, SUCH AS HEALTH ACCESS, REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE...

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PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO LIFT THE VOICES OF ALL WOMEN AND CONDUCTS PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE AREAS CRITICAL TO WOMEN'S WELLBEING, SUCH AS HEALTH ACCESS, REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND INCREASING THE SAFETY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS. WE EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, BLOGS, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, ONLINE ENGAGEMENTS, AND MEDIA PLACEMENTS THROUGH NEWS OUTLETS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE ALSO STRIVE TO CREATE STRATEGIC MEDIA AND ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIPS THAT AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF WOMEN, PARTICULARLY WOMEN OF COLOR LIKE THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL CONVERSATION ABOUT WOMEN AND JUSTICE WITH THE CENTER FOR BROOKLYN HISTORY. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, MS. FOUNDATION PUBLISHED "THE COLOR OF INFERTILITY: RACE, INFERTILITY, AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE IN THE U.S. WAS A PRESENTING PARTNER OF WHEN WE WIN, A LEMONADA PODCAST HOSTED BY POLITICAL COMMENTATOR MAYA RUPERT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,548,593
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,935,169
Other Revenue $123,655
TOTAL REVENUE $30,607,417

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,670,432
Salaries & Benefits $3,969,078
Fundraising Expenses $1,604,722
Program Expenses $13,548,375
Other Expenses $6,201,405
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,024,510

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $30,607,417 $59,397,719 -0.5%
Expenses $18,024,510 $18,016,461 +0.0%
Net Income $12,582,907 $41,381,258 -0.7%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✓ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
28
Volunteers
16

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✓ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✓ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$613,918
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
1
$255,537
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLINE GIPSON CHAIR 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE MANUEL TREASURER 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES WHITE SECRETARY 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KABERI BANERJEE VICE CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX BUSANSKY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDI CASTLEBERRY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE MOODIE DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON CHEN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
GWEN CHAPMAN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNA SCANLAN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY CARRILLO DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN EMBREY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY MCDANIEL DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA SHIFMAN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENE REDWOOD DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
YIN LING LEUNG DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH MCFARLANE DEPUTY CEO 40.0
Officer
$252,156 $34,961 $287,117
TERESA YOUNGER PRESIDENT/CEO 38.5
Officer
$304,371 $22,430 $326,801
ELLEN LUI CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 40.0
Key Emp
$211,497 $44,040 $255,537
ANNA MARLENE MARTINEZ SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMIN 40.0
Highest
$141,900 $40,099 $181,999
BRI BARNETT DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 40.0
Highest
$132,951 $19,098 $152,049
CALONDRA MCARTHUR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.0
Highest
$126,406 $19,312 $145,718
SAMANTHA FRANKLIN SR. PROGRAM OFFICER 40.0
Highest
$124,532 $18,601 $143,133
SHAWNDA CHAPMAN DIRECTOR OF GIRLS FUND INITIATIVE 40.0
Highest
$155,472 $17,196 $172,668
RUSSATTA BUFORD FORMER COO 40.0
$127,975 $12,168 $140,143
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $30,607,417 $18,024,510 $129,254,649 $12,582,907
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $12,224,028 $15,205,918 $72,020,796 $-2,981,890
2022 $14,324,349 $12,409,698 $62,619,698 $1,914,651
2021 $25,679,441 $11,227,181 $69,143,480 $14,452,260
2020 $4,155,759 $8,821,764 $48,461,151 $-4,666,005
2019 $14,458,701 $8,202,093 $49,919,377 $6,256,608
2018 $11,070,064 $7,455,164 $45,650,468 $3,614,900
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