Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women
The institute of economic empowerment of women (IEEW) is a 501(c)3 non profit organization empowering women to grow their businesses, pursue greater entrepreneurial ventures, and become more active public policy advocates. The institute accomplishes this mission by focusing on education, mentorship, and coaching women in the united states and abroad who are seeking to acquire entrepreneurial skills to help start and grow a business.
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women at a glance
In short: Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,783
- +648.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $105,783
- Median grant
- $105,783
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Enterprising Women Foundation Inc ($106K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women gives
- Giving grew 958% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $106K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $106K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprising Women Foundation Inc Cary, NC | Charitable donation to advance the growth of women's entrepreneurship. | $105,783 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,477 | $124,381 | $105,783 | 1 |
| 2023 | $123,004 | $108,685 | $176,526 | $14,140 | Total only |
| 2022 | $190,832 | $352,138 | $310,749 | $24,440 | Total only |
| 2021 | $149,356 | $182,626 | $224,802 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $193,772 | $340,988 | $256,467 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $106K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women is led by Terry Neese, CEO & Founder on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Neese
CEO & Founder
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Cruzan
Chair & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dao Jensen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Anderson Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Smiley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hyde
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Chambers
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women
How much does Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women give each year?
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $14K in grants paid.
What is Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women?
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oklahoma City, OK.
Where does Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women operate?
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women has awarded grants in North Carolina, Virginia.
What is Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women's EIN?
Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4541417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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