Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc
Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc is a New York, New York-based organization whose stated work supports women entrepreneurs with business education, coaching, and community resources to grow their businesses. Its filing type is Form 990-EZ (a small public charity).
Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,106
- +72.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $87,077
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $80,310
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 240 Central Park S 3D, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (646) 549-0854
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes the 2020 Count Me In Revival grant competition as national. The organization’s 2024 filing refers to live events across the country.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 14 grants totaling $200K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,106 | $87,077 | $80,310 | — | — |
| 2024 | $9,339 | $66,675 | $58,330 | — | — |
| 2023 | $994 | $60,030 | $58,964 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $43,031 | $44,388 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,285 | $61,078 | $62,567 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,774 | $344,800 | $346,087 | $200,000 | 14 |
| 2019 | $4,061 | $40,000 | $45,473 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide resources, business education, and community support to women entrepreneurs seeking to grow microbusinesses into million-dollar enterprises. Its 2024 filing describes its signature Make Mine a Million $ Business program as challenging women business owners to reach $1 million in revenue and providing business tools and educational resources. It also describes live events and online resources involving coaching, marketing, technology assistance, and other business-building offerings.
The website describes Count Me In Revival as providing courses, coaching, and a community for women growing businesses. It also lists virtual problem-solving sessions led by coaches, experts, and peers.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports zero grants given in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. The website describes a 2020 grant competition that offered applicants the opportunity to apply for grants of $25,000 and $10,000; it does not state how many grants were awarded or the total amount distributed. The website identifies grants from Smart & Sexy Intimates and Curvy Couture as funding for the competition; those were funds received by the organization, not grants it gave.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nell Merlino as president, Garnett Newcombe as secretary, and Claire Merlino as treasurer. The organization’s website identifies Nell Merlino as its founder and president.
Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc is led by Nell Merlino, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nell Merlino
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Merlino
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garnett Newcombe
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc
How large is Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc?
Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $87K.
What does Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide resources, business education, and community support to women entrepreneurs seeking to grow microbusinesses into million-dollar enterprises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc?
Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc make grants?
The website describes the 2020 Count Me In Revival grant competition as national. The organization’s 2024 filing refers to live events across the country.
What is Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc's EIN?
Count Me in for Womens Economic Independence Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3200666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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