Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color
The institute will develop and offer educational programs and materials on topics relevant to entrepreneurship that are tailored to the specific needs and perspectives of underserved women. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, financial literacy, business planning, implementation and evaluation, finding investors, governance best practices, marketing, and community engagement. The institute will support underserved women and help them overcome the systemic barriers they face. The programs and activities of the institute will be conducted from its headquarters, the historic site known as villa lewaro, the mansion of the first black woman entrepreneur.
Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,625,065
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $512,241
- -59.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $354,871
- -48.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis, IN | To Support Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,625,065 | $512,241 | $354,871 | — | — | $8 |
| 2023 | $5,467,695 | $1,269,829 | $687,037 | — | — | $13 |
| 2022 | $5,621,535 | $27,923 | $481,980 | — | — | $48 |
| 2021 | $5,776,649 | $91,882 | $395,547 | $50,000 | 1 | $1 |
| 2020 | $5,637,314 | $566,474 | $432,367 | — | — | $26 |
About Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color
Based on IRS filings
Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $8.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color is led by Richelieu W. Dennis Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richelieu W. Dennis Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Dennis
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color
How large is Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color?
Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $512K.
Where does Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color operate?
Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color's EIN?
Madam CJ Walker Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of Color's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0896909. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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