NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER

EIN: 521213010 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$24,153,153
Total Expenses
$39,580,823
Total Assets
$105,504,056
Net Assets
$86,720,246
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
FATIMA GOSS GRAVES
Phone
2025885180
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $24.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $39.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 64% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE AND PROTECT WOMEN'S LEGAL RIGHTS. THE CENTER FOCUSES ON MAJOR POLICY AREAS OF IMPORTANCE TO WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND HEALTH, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE CONCERNS OF LOW-INCOME WOMEN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,219,642 Revenue: $16,212

EDUCATION & WORKPLACE JUSTICE: BROUGHT LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS CHALLENGING THE ADMINISTRATION'S EFFORTS TO END FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS SERVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT...

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EDUCATION & WORKPLACE JUSTICE: BROUGHT LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS CHALLENGING THE ADMINISTRATION'S EFFORTS TO END FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS SERVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS AND FOR PROGRAMS HELPING WOMEN ENTER THE SKILLED TRADES, AS WELL AS PAY DISCRIMINATION, PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION, AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN IN HIRING. LAUNCHED NARRATIVE AND POLICY CAMPAIGN WITH COALITION PARTNERS TO PROTECT AGAINST ATTACKS ON GENDER JUSTICE AT WORK. DEFENDED THE RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER STUDENTS AND TRANS INCLUSIVE POLICIES. ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF THE RIGHTS OF STUDENT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. PROVIDED ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE GENDER WAGE GAP. DOCUMENTED THE IMPACTS OF BOOK BANS AND ATTACKS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE VOICES AND STORIES OF TEACHERS. EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPACT OF STAFF CUTS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION.- THROUGH THE TIME'S UP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS CHALLENGING WORKPLACE HARASSMENT IN THE COURTS AND THROUGH PUBLIC STORYTELLING; CONNECTED INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH SEX DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS TO ATTORNEYS IN THE LEGAL NETWORK FOR GENDER EQUITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,207,636 Revenue: $12,684

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND HEALTH: PROTECTED REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN THE COURTS. EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ON THE IMPACTS OF THREATENED CUTS TO MEDICAID AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FOR WOMEN'S...

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REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND HEALTH: PROTECTED REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN THE COURTS. EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ON THE IMPACTS OF THREATENED CUTS TO MEDICAID AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH. SHINED A SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. PUBLISHED REPORTS SHOWING HOW ARGUMENTS USED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ABORTION ARE BEING USED TO ATTACK HEALTH CARE FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL. CREATED RESOURCES CONNECTING ABORTION ACCESS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND HIGHLIGHTING HOW REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ARE WORKERS' RIGHTS.- THROUGH THE ABORTION ACCESS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND TO HELP PAY LEGAL EXPENSES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES FACING PROCEEDINGS BECAUSE THEY SOUGHT ABORTION, PROVIDED ABORTION, OR HELPED SOMEONE OBTAIN AN ABORTION OF INFORMATION ABOUT ABORTION CARE.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,991,386 Revenue: $72,800

CHILD CARE AND INCOME SECURITY: RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE EXPIRATION OF PANDEMIC-ERA CHILD CARE INVESTMENTS ON CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND CHILD CARE. PRODUCED REPORTS DESCRIBING STATE...

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CHILD CARE AND INCOME SECURITY: RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE EXPIRATION OF PANDEMIC-ERA CHILD CARE INVESTMENTS ON CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND CHILD CARE. PRODUCED REPORTS DESCRIBING STATE CHILD CARE POLICIES AND CONVENED STATE CHILD CARE ADVOCATES AND ADMINISTRATORS. HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORT ROLE OF IMMIGRANTS WITHIN CARE WORKFORCE. EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPACT OF STAFF CUTS, AGENCY OFFICE CLOSURES, POLICY CHANGES, AND FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZES ON CHILD CARE AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. PROVIDED ANALYSIS OF TAX POLICY CHANGES AND IMPACTS OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ON THE ECONOMIC SECURITY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN, LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, AND FAMILIES. DOCUMENTED WAYS IN WHICH WOMEN AND CHILDREN CONTINUED TO STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY EVEN IN THE MIDST OF A ROBUST ECONOMIC RECOVERY. SUPPORTED THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO SHARING THEIR PERSONAL STORIES TO HELP SHAPE ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND CHILD CARE POLICIES THAT REFLECT THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES; HELPED BUILD COALITIONS AND ADVOCACY IN STATES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,411,705
Program Service Revenue $217,547
Investment Income $879,317
Other Revenue $-355,416
TOTAL REVENUE $24,153,153

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,584,957
Salaries & Benefits $27,254,342
Fundraising Expenses $4,087,959
Program Expenses $30,748,441
Other Expenses $9,132,947
TOTAL EXPENSES $39,580,823

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $24,153,153 $41,359,014 -0.4%
Expenses $39,580,823 $38,107,800 +0.0%
Net Income $-15,427,670 $3,251,214 -5.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
20
Employees
192
Volunteers
31

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
5
$1,227,298
Total Directors
21
$562,916
Key Employees
14
$3,762,184
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FATIMA GOSS GRAVES PRESIDENT AND CEO 37.50
Officer Director
$489,498 $73,418 $562,916
TONYA ROBINSON CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH H SHULER SECRETARY-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PRIYA AIYAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI CARMICHAEL JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN DUNN DIRECTOR (FROM 02/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARALYN DURIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEENA HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA F HILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET HUANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARRY JENKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LOPEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY PARKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY PRINGLE DIRECTOR (FROM 10/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIETTE PRYOR DIRECTOR (FROM 10/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA RAMIREZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAYA RUPERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARA J SHIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN SVERCHEK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY L WITHBROE CHIEF OF STAFF 37.50
Officer
$302,238 $47,582 $349,820
KATHARINE ALEXANDRA BRAHA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 37.50
Officer
$271,860 $42,702 $314,562
EMILY MARTIN CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 37.50
Key Emp
$295,376 $42,069 $337,445
UMA M IYER CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 37.50
Key Emp
$291,079 $28,689 $319,768
VIBHA MILLER VP FOR HR AND LABOR REL. 37.50
Key Emp
$260,719 $36,766 $297,485
NEENA K CHAUDHRY VP & GENERAL COUNSEL 37.50
Key Emp
$252,475 $29,760 $282,235
GRETCHEN BORCHELT VP FOR REPROD. RIGHTS & HEALTH 37.50
Key Emp
$227,976 $50,186 $278,162
ANGEL PADILLA VP FOR POLICY STRATEGY 37.50
Key Emp
$226,230 $41,236 $267,466
CRYSTAL COACHE VP FOR DIV., EQUITY, INCL. & BELONG. 37.50
Key Emp
$218,470 $48,967 $267,437
TANYA TAMAR CLARKE VP FOR FINANCE 37.50
Key Emp
$241,304 $25,129 $266,433
JASMINE V TUCKER VP FOR RESEARCH 37.50
Key Emp
$229,209 $36,540 $265,749
MELISSA S BOTEACH VP FOR INC. SEC. & CHILD CARE 37.50
Key Emp
$236,019 $25,893 $261,912
KIARA PESANTE HAUGHTON VP FOR CAMPAIGNS & COMMS. 37.50
Key Emp
$220,882 $38,253 $259,135
GAYLYNN BURROUGHS VP FOR EDU. & WORKPLACE JUSTICE 37.50
Key Emp
$189,893 $47,754 $237,647
ANDREA PAGANO REYES VP FOR DEVELOPMENT 37.50
Key Emp
$207,354 $15,422 $222,776
AMY KORYTOWSKI MATSUI VP FOR INC. SEC. & CHILD CARE 37.50
Key Emp
$151,550 $46,984 $198,534
KAREN L SCHULMAN SR. DIR. OF STATE CHILD CARE POLICY 37.50
Highest
$184,984 $29,400 $214,384
JOSE A COLON FRANCIS SR. DIR. OF LABOR REL. (UNTIL 10/24) 37.50
Highest
$183,875 $27,408 $211,283
CHRISTOPHER R HATTY SR. DIR. OF IT & OPERATIONS 37.50
Highest
$187,675 $18,854 $206,529
GISELLE POLE SR. DIR. OF PHILANTHROPIC ENGAGEMENT 37.50
Highest
$173,564 $28,159 $201,723
JENNIFER L MONDINO SR. DIR., TIME'S UP LEGAL DEF. FUND 37.50
Highest
$178,381 $12,322 $190,703
JODI A MICHAEL FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE 0.00
$111,588 $0 $111,588
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 $24,153,153 $39,580,823 $105,504,056 $-15,427,670
2024 $41,359,014 $38,107,800 $118,385,765 $3,251,214
2023 $28,362,796 $33,049,164 $112,057,768 $-4,686,368
2022 $22,849,273 $27,045,079 $91,405,203 $-4,195,806
2021 $47,032,467 $22,989,347 $101,285,734 $24,043,120
2020 $19,622,177 $20,079,176 $67,483,781 $-456,999
2019 $20,307,679 $20,393,334 $68,367,643 $-85,655
2018 $27,437,954 $12,968,615 $65,524,413 $14,469,339
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