Women's Business Enterprise National
WBENC'S MISSION IS TO FUEL ECONOMIC GROWTH GLOBALLY BY IDENTIFYING, CERTIFYING, AND FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
-19.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+0.9% YoY
Grant Count
14
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$198K
+0.9% YoY
About Women's Business Enterprise National
Based on IRS filings
Women's Business Enterprise National is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,829,876 | $15,923,974 | $15,131,749 |
| Revenue | $16,908,078 | $16,341,799 | $15,077,464 |
| Expenses | $18,033,855 | $16,462,476 | $13,391,884 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,558 | $4,400 | $1,051 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Women's Business Development Center Midwest ($319,512), Women's Business Enterprise Council West ($302,422), Women's Business Enterprise Council Metro Ny ($280,226).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE BOSTON, MA | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $101,110 |
| GREAT LAKES WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL LIVONIA, MI | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $211,976 |
| GREATER WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL ATLANTA, GA | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $192,555 |
| WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL SOUTHWEST IRVING, TX | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $194,219 |
| WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER MIDWEST CHICAGO, IL | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $319,512 |
| WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE HOUSTON, TX | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $130,297 |
| WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTER EAST PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $239,720 |
| WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COUNCIL FLORIDA MIAMI, FL | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $157,375 |
| WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COUNCIL GREATER DMV WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $159,484 |
| WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COUNCIL METRO NY NEW YORK, NY | TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | $280,226 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA PRINCE-EASON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $486,205 |
| NEDRA DICKSON | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA PRESTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JALAYNA BOLDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH CRIMMINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY THORNTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER RAPP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLINT GRIMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE BEVERIDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AJAMU JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMRA PALOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MCINTOSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REGINOLD HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SIOFRA HARNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAY ATKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER CURLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM KAPFER PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELE VAN TREECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIE FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHANNON SCHEUERTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEFANI MCLEAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANA PON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BIANCA ORTEGA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY PROFFITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SIRSIJ PESHIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA MULCAHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA DESAULNIERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON BLACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDI RAUCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAD POMERLEAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FERNANDO HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAUDIA SPLICHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDRIA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZI CABO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SOPHIA SHOATE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA NIELSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GABE CASTRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA KUBICKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY KOCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHALA MIRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIZ WALSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BLISS COULTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA MASSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| APRIL DAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE RICHARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GABY MORSE KING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA EBERHARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANICE GREENE PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN RAMAKUMARAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KANCHANA RAMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HANNAH KAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA MACON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAREN SCHWEITZER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEE C MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RASHMI CHARTURVEDI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEGGY DEL FABBRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PANMELA WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILIA DIMENCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FARRYN MELTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TARA CLANCY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANICE BRYANT-HOWROYD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBRA JENNINGS-JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL SASSO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $309,175 |
| LAURA TAYLOR | SR VP, STRAT FIN SVCS & WBE ENG | 40 | $290,000 |
| CHARLES J HENDRIX | VP, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $195,000 |
| MIA DELANO | SR VP, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $189,400 |
| LAKESHA WHITE | SR VP, CERTIFICATION | 40 | $170,000 |
| VAUGHN FARRIS | VP, BUSINESS DEV & ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $168,200 |
| PAT BIRMINGHAM | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEAD | 24 | $165,955 |
| LINDSEY ALL | VP, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | 40 | $157,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women's Business Enterprise National?
Women's Business Enterprise National is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $12.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Women's Business Enterprise National?
As of 2024, Women's Business Enterprise National holds $12.8M in total assets with $16.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $2.8M in 2024.
Where does Women's Business Enterprise National operate?
Women's Business Enterprise National has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Women's Business Enterprise National award?
In 2024, Women's Business Enterprise National awarded 14 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $198K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Women's Business Enterprise National's EIN?
Women's Business Enterprise National's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2023392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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