Women Investing in Security and Education
To facilitate the financial education of women and girls from all socio-economic backgrounds through webinars, workshops, and conferences.
Women Investing in Security and Education at a glance
In short: Women Investing in Security and Education gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $312,468
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Women Investing in Security and Education
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Women Investing in Security and Education
Who Women Investing in Security and Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Girls Inc ($17K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Inc Santa Ana, CA | College Bound Scholarships | $17,000 |
| Wnet New York, NY | Wealthtrack Seasonal Production | $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 | $312,468 | $199,857 | $129,682 | $27,000 | 2 | $6,428 |
| 2023 | $232,256 | $122,422 | $106,003 | $35,000 | 2 | $5,098 |
| 2022 | $207,538 | $128,403 | $70,403 | $20,000 | 1 | $2,705 |
| 2021 | $163,536 | $69,375 | $49,065 | $9,250 | Total only | $4,125 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Women Investing in Security and Education
Based on IRS filings
Women Investing in Security and Education is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lake Forest, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $312K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Women Investing in Security and Education is led by Angela Dailey, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Dailey
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kasey Buharie
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $19K (2024)
Trae Lewis
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Becky Porter
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Metzger
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Averna
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Strzoda
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie King
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Willig
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Treussard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lina Thach
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Xandra Laskowski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene March
COO
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth De Sousa
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Walsh
Program Liaison
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lisa Banning (2021–2022) — Program Liaison
- Former: Jerri Rosen (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $19K, to Kasey Buharie (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Women Investing in Security and Education
How much does Women Investing in Security and Education give each year?
Women Investing in Security and Education gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Women Investing in Security and Education?
Women Investing in Security and Education reported $312K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200K.
What is Women Investing in Security and Education?
Women Investing in Security and Education is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lake Forest, CA. It holds $312K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Women Investing in Security and Education operate?
Women Investing in Security and Education has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Women Investing in Security and Education's EIN?
Women Investing in Security and Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0904048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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