WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL

EIN: 522023392 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$16,908,078
Total Expenses
$18,033,855
Total Assets
$12,829,876
Net Assets
$7,571,190
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JILL SASSO
Phone
2028725515
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL, founded in 1997, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $16.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

WBENC'S MISSION IS TO FUEL ECONOMIC GROWTH GLOBALLY BY IDENTIFYING, CERTIFYING, AND FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,253,641 Revenue: $6,872,807

EVENTS: EVENTS IS COMPRISED OF TWO ANNUAL, IN-PERSON CONFERENCES. THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WBENC'S SIGNATURE EVENT, IS THE LARGEST CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND FOR WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, WELCOMING...

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EVENTS: EVENTS IS COMPRISED OF TWO ANNUAL, IN-PERSON CONFERENCES. THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WBENC'S SIGNATURE EVENT, IS THE LARGEST CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND FOR WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, WELCOMING THOUSANDS OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND CORPORATE EXECUTIVES READY TO MAKE CONNECTIONS AND DO BUSINESS. THE 2024 CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN DENVER, CO AND INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 4,800 ATTENDEES. THE NOVEMBER EVENT IS A SMALLER, INVITE-ONLY CONFERENCE. IT INCLUDES THREE DAYS OF CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING, MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND A LIVE PRESENTATION OF THE WBENCPITCH COMPETITION FINAL ROUND. IN 2024, THE NOVEMBER EVENT WAS HELD IN WASHINGTON, DC. AND INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 500 ATTENDEES.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,815,239 Revenue: $78,287

CERTIFICATION: THE FOUNDATION OF WBENC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (WBES). CERTIFICATION AUDITS VET WHETHER WBES MEET THE...

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CERTIFICATION: THE FOUNDATION OF WBENC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (WBES). CERTIFICATION AUDITS VET WHETHER WBES MEET THE STANDARDS OF BEING AT LEAST 51% OWNED, OPERATED, AND CONTROLLED BY A WOMAN OR WOMEN. IN ADDITION TO THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES, WBENC PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO CERTIFIED WBES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,485,828 Revenue: $0

ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH: ENCOMPASSES WBENC'S TARGETED OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO ENGAGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURS. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDED HERE ARE WOMEN OF COLOR, COLLEGIATE ACCELERATOR...

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ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH: ENCOMPASSES WBENC'S TARGETED OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO ENGAGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURS. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDED HERE ARE WOMEN OF COLOR, COLLEGIATE ACCELERATOR, AND FUTUREGEN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,585,106
Program Service Revenue $14,319,414
Investment Income $3,558
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $16,908,078

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,998,290
Salaries & Benefits $6,883,002
Fundraising Expenses $148,313
Program Expenses $15,567,419
Other Expenses $8,152,563
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,033,855

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $16,908,078 $16,341,799 +0.0%
Expenses $18,033,855 $16,462,476 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,125,777 $-120,677 +8.3%
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
68
Independent Members
67
Employees
49
Volunteers
67

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
2
$898,528
Total Directors
68
$523,884
Key Employees
2
$571,426
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAMELA PRINCE-EASON PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$486,205 $37,679 $523,884
NEDRA DICKSON BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA PRESTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JALAYNA BOLDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH CRIMMINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY THORNTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER RAPP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLINT GRIMES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE BEVERIDGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AJAMU JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMRA PALOWSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MCINTOSH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS FISHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA HARRISON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINOLD HUMPHREY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIOFRA HARNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAY ATKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER CURLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM KAPFER PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE VAN TREECK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIE FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON SCHEUERTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANI MCLEAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA PON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BIANCA ORTEGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY PROFFITT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIRSIJ PESHIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA MULCAHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA DESAULNIERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON BLACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDI RAUCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD POMERLEAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FERNANDO HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDIA SPLICHAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRIA ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZI CABO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOPHIA SHOATE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA NIELSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABE CASTRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA KUBICKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY KOCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHALA MIRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ WALSH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY ALLEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLISS COULTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA MASSEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL DAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE RICHARDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABY MORSE KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA EBERHARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE GREENE PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN RAMAKUMARAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANCHANA RAMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH KAIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA MACON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAREN SCHWEITZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEE C MARSHALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON REYNOLDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RASHMI CHARTURVEDI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY DEL FABBRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PANMELA WILLIAMSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILIA DIMENCO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FARRYN MELTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA CLANCY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE BRYANT-HOWROYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA JENNINGS-JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL SASSO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$309,175 $65,469 $374,644
LAURA TAYLOR SR VP, STRAT FIN SVCS & WBE ENG 40.00
Key Emp
$290,000 $48,607 $338,607
CHARLES J HENDRIX VP, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$195,000 $37,819 $232,819
MIA DELANO SR VP, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 40.00
Highest
$189,400 $15,680 $205,080
LAKESHA WHITE SR VP, CERTIFICATION 40.00
Highest
$170,000 $23,000 $193,000
VAUGHN FARRIS VP, BUSINESS DEV & ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$168,200 $32,511 $200,711
PAT BIRMINGHAM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEAD 24.00
Highest
$165,955 $0 $165,955
LINDSEY ALL VP, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$157,000 $34,466 $191,466
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
2024 $16,908,078 $18,033,855 $12,829,876 $-1,125,777
2023 $16,341,799 $16,462,476 $15,923,974 $-120,677
2022 $15,077,464 $13,391,884 $15,131,749 $1,685,580
2021 $10,413,108 $7,643,039 $11,326,059 $2,770,069
2020 $8,141,764 $7,870,893 $7,976,016 $270,871
2019 $11,759,788 $11,759,581 $7,833,174 $207
2018 $11,694,928 $11,536,796 $7,850,605 $158,132
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