The Committee of 200
The Committee of 200 is a membership association with an educational and charitable mission, based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports current and future women entrepreneurs and corporate, profit-center leaders through education, peer connections, mentoring, and leadership programming.
The Committee of 200 at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,037,205
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,153,349
- +40.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $719,702
- +132.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,138,538
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Committee of 200
- Contact
Mailing address: 332 S Michigan Ave Ste 900, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 255-0296
Website: https://c200.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Committee of 200 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 20 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Better You LLC Laurel, MD | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Acuity International LLC Reston, VA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Amanda E Mitchell Therapy Services Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Betzaida E Guerra PhD PA Miami, FL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Compass Counseling LLC Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Cocobella Creamery LLC Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Cornelius Consortium LLC Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Dymaptic Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Incontrera Consulting LLC Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Iverson-Miller Audio Production Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,037,205 | $3,153,349 | $3,138,538 | — | — | $719,702 |
| 2023 | $7,958,427 | $2,249,744 | $2,495,414 | — | — | $309,469 |
| 2022 | $7,620,183 | $2,244,219 | $2,771,519 | $200,000 | 20 | $247,036 |
| 2021 | $8,936,207 | $1,569,270 | $2,015,571 | — | — | $245,946 |
| 2020 | $8,856,952 | $2,131,266 | $1,998,545 | — | — | $233,082 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to inspire, educate, support, and advance current and future women entrepreneurs and corporate, profit-center leaders.” Its programs include an annual educational conference, membership events and peer councils, and the Empowering Women Summit. Its CHAMPION Program provides women entrepreneurs with access to a peer network, mentors, educational opportunities, and access to funding; the program also pairs participants with C200 members for guidance and development.
Grantmaking
The filing reports 20 grants totaling $200,000 in 2022. It reports no grants in 2023 or 2024. No grant recipients or grant amounts are identified in the available information, so a typical grant size and notable grantees cannot be stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maryann Bruce as Chair; Tara Abraham as Chair Elect; Cynthia Doe as Treasurer; and Chloe Barzey as Secretary. It also lists Dawnet Beverly, Maggie Bidlingmaier, Susan Brennan, Pamela Carter, Tena Clark, and Linda Coughlin as Directors at Large.
The Committee of 200 is led by Myla Skinner, CEO on every filing since 2023; 5 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Myla Skinner
CEO
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $296K (2024)
Maryann Bruce
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barri Rafferty
Director at Large
Interim CEO → Director at Large, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Melissa Passalacqua
Director & Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Emily Nordquist
Director & Membership
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Jonathan Swengler
Director, Marketing & Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Dana Fusaris
Director at Large
Director at Large → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edie Fraser
Director at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lili Hall
Director at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Coughlin
Director at Large
Treasurer → Director at Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brennan
Director at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tena Clark
Director at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Polishook
Director at Large
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doris Meister
Director at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela O'Rourke
Director at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzie Scanion
Director at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Kirby
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chantell Preston
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corrine Ripoche
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawnet Beverly
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Bidlingmaier
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Carter
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demetra Alexopoulos
Cfao
Director of Finance → Cfao, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Chloe Barzey
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Doe
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Abraham
Chair Elect
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Jue Wong (2020–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Dee Robinson (2021–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Margo Georgiadis (2021–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Mithu Bhargava (2021–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Monica Cole (2021–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Holly Kaczmarczyk (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Barri Rafferty Interim CEO (2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Corinne Ripoche (2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Carolyn Dolezal (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Eileen Campbell (2020–2022) — Director at Large
- Former: Kara Trott (2020–2022) — Director at Large
- Former: Kimber Maderazzo (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Lauren Herring (2020–2022) — Director at Large
- Former: Kimberly Hibler (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Taylor Weathers (2022) — Director of Membership
- Former: Lynne Marie Finn (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Ellen Brewington (2020–2021) — Director at Large
- Former: Mary McDowell (2020–2021) — Director at Large
- Former: Alisha Wenc (2021) — Director of Educational Programs & Events
- Former: Kathleen McAllister (2021) — Director at Large
- Former: Diana Reid (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kim Hibler (2020) — Director at Large
- Former: Meghan McRae (2020) — Director of Development
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $296K, to Myla Skinner (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Committee of 200
How large is The Committee of 200?
The Committee of 200 reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does The Committee of 200 fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to inspire, educate, support, and advance current and future women entrepreneurs and corporate, profit-center leaders.” Its programs include an annual educational conference, membership events and peer councils, and the Empowering Women Summit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Committee of 200?
The Committee of 200 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check c200.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Committee of 200's EIN?
The Committee of 200's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1438051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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