Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp
Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp, which operates as WESST, is an Albuquerque-based 501(c)(3) public charity serving entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico. It supports people starting or growing small businesses through consulting, training, incubation, and lending, with a stated mission of strengthening businesses through sustainable models, financial empowerment, and job creation.
Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp at a glance
- Total assets
- $13,239,668
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $6,146,596
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $12,316
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,113,632
- -51.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp
- Contact
Mailing address: 609 Broadway Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 246-6900
Website: https://wesst.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 81 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WESST serves entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico. Its stated office locations are Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, and Las Cruces. The listed 2024 grantees are based in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Hobbs, and Santa Fe.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Schools of Rio Ranch Rio Rancho, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $96,498 |
| Building Bridges Child Development Albuquerque, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $80,000 |
| Happy Days Christian Day Care & Pre Rio Rancho, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $80,000 |
| La Luz Early Childhood Center Albuquerque, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $80,000 |
| The Sunnyside Daycare Carlsbad, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $80,000 |
| Wee Kids Kountry Klub Inc Hobbs, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $80,000 |
| Covenant School Del Norte Albuquerque, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $63,395 |
| 3-D Enterprises Inc Farmington, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $60,000 |
| Albuquerque Foursquare Church DBA E Albuquerque, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $60,000 |
| El Grito Inc Silver City, NM | Ececd Childcare Gran | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing states that WESST had 52 loans outstanding as of December 31, 2025, totaling approximately $1,090,239. These loans serve small businesses unable to obtain financing from banks or other traditional services. The filing also reports that WESST facilitated 122 business startups, 365 new jobs, and more than $7,199,900 in capital access for clients during 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,239,668 | $6,146,596 | $4,113,632 | — | — | $12,316 |
| 2024 | $11,898,052 | $9,157,695 | $8,532,140 | $2,497,554 | 81 | $9,786 |
| 2023 | $11,080,364 | $2,406,839 | $3,123,149 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $11,077,017 | $3,404,509 | $3,329,612 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $11,151,256 | $3,334,840 | $2,996,715 | — | — | $78 |
| 2020 | $11,391,087 | $3,035,690 | $2,799,232 | — | — | $124 |
| 2019 | $11,047,646 | $2,614,597 | $3,151,965 | $34,519 | 2 | $192 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
WESST’s mission is to provide New Mexicans with consulting, training, incubation, and lending to help strengthen and grow small businesses through sustainable business models, financial empowerment, and job creation. Its services include business workshops and one-on-one consulting on strategy, marketing, financial analysis, and management; small-business loans; and incubation with workshops, consultations, and mentor networks. Its website also identifies initiatives related to capital readiness, Native and Indigenous entrepreneurs, childcare, and Women’s Business Centers.
The 2024 filing data lists 81 grants totaling $2,497,554. Examples of grantees include childcare and early-childhood organizations. Happy Days Christian Day Care & received $80,000; its stated mission describes faith-based childcare and preschool with educational activities and support for children’s well-being. Building Bridges Child Dev received $80,000; its mission is to provide quality childcare and education for low-income families so parents can work. Cuidando Los Niños Inc received $40,000; its mission is to break the cycle of homelessness for children and families through early-childhood education, therapeutic services, supportive housing, and parent education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, WESST reported giving $2,497,554 through 81 grants. The listed grant amounts include $80,000 to each of Happy Days Christian Day Care &, SSTPS Inc, Wee Kids Kountry Klub of Hobbs Inc, and Building Bridges Child Dev; $52,371 to Youth Development Inc; $50,000 each to Garcia Street Club Inc and Community 5413; and $40,000 to Cuidando Los Niños Inc. The available information does not describe an application process, required materials, restrictions, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lindsey Kay as president; Cheri Lopez as VP of finance; Miriam Bruce as chair; Emily Rembe Benak as vice chair; Suzanne Mirabal as treasurer; Vikki Everett and Bayard Roberts IV as secretaries; Cheryl Hardt as immediate past chair; and Taylor Allen and Angela Baca as members.
Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp is led by Lindsey Kay, President on the 2025 filing; 2 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsey Kay
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Miriam Bruce
Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Lopez
Vice President of Financ
Director of → Vice President of Financ, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$43K (2021) → $89K (2025)
Cara Gordon Potter
Member
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2024
Immediate Pa → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Sena
Member
Secreteray → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Jojola
Member
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2023
Immediate Pa → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hardt
Immediate Pa
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Fine
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Johnny
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Gonzalez
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Baca
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bayard Roberts IV
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Rembe Benak
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omini Warner
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Mirabal
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tana Traylor
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Allen
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charissa Lin
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Portillo
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vikki Everett
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Agnes Noonan (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Mike Lowrimore (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Emily Allen (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Linda Cooper (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Molly Bell (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Ken Carson Jr. (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Louis Zaina (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Todd Friedley (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Georgie Ortiz (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Ryan Centerwall (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Adam Ciepiela (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Mitzi Montoya (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Edward A. Duffy (2022) — Member
- Former: Agnes Maldonado (2019–2021) — Executive Director of F
- Former: Ann Utterback (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Arellana Cordero (2019–2020) — Secreteray
- Former: Chris Olson (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Debbie Ramirez (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Drew Tulchin (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Paige Briggs (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Perry Bendicksen III (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Sally Adams (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Victor Jury Jr. (2019–2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $145K, to Lindsey Kay (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp
How large is Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp?
Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What does Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp fund?
WESST’s mission is to provide New Mexicans with consulting, training, incubation, and lending to help strengthen and grow small businesses through sustainable business models, financial empowerment, and job creation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp?
Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wesst.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp make grants?
WESST serves entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico. Its stated office locations are Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, and Las Cruces. The listed 2024 grantees are based in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Hobbs, and Santa Fe.
What is Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp's EIN?
Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0367809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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