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Womens Housing and Economic Development Corporation

EIN 11-3099604 · Bronx, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WOMEN'S HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. (WHEDCO) IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED ON THE RADICALLY SIMPLE IDEA THAT ALL PEOPLE DESERVE TO LIVE IN HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. WORKING IN THE SOUTH BRONX, WHEDCO BUILDS AWARD-WINNING, SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE HOMES THAT SERVE AS ANCHORS FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES OF WHICH RESIDENTS CAN BE PROUD. WHEDCO'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND BRIDGE ACCESS IN THE BRONX TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS - FROM STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR ASSISTANCE, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING.

Income
$35.0 million
Spending
$33.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
513
Volunteers
96
Highest pay
$466,415, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $15.4 million spent. PROGRAMS RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF HOME-BASED CHILD CARE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK CITY:WHEDCO SUPPORTS A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF 300 LICENSED HOME-BASED CHILDCARE BUSINESSES AND WORKS WITH THOUSANDS OF INFORMAL FRIEND-FAMILY-NEIGHBOR CARE PROVIDERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE ACROSS THE BRONX AND NYC. WHEDCO SUPPORTS CHILDCARE PROVIDERS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, COACHING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PROGRAM VISITS, ACCESS TO THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, IMPLEMENTATION OF RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULA AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING OF CHILDREN IN CARE.
  2. $3.9 million spent. AFTER-SCHOOL, EXTENDED DAY, SUMMER CAMP, AND TEEN COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH:WHEDCO OPERATES AFTER SCHOOL, EXTENDED DAY, SUMMER CAMP, AND TEEN PROGRAMS SERVING MORE THAN 1,200 BRONX STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE. WHEDCO OFFERS ELA, STEM, ARTS, SPORTS, CHESS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, PEER EDUCATION, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE, TUTORING, TEST PREP, AND SUPPORT TO ACCESS HIGH PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE.
  3. $2.7 million spent. HEAD START PRESCHOOL FOR LOW-INCOME 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS:WHEDCO OPERATES A YEAR-ROUND HEAD START PRESCHOOL SERVING 103 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND PROMOTING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING. WHEDCO ALSO OFFERS A FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM TO HEAD START PARENTS.
  4. $4.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS RELATING TO FAMILY SUPPORT, COUNSELING, EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMING ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION THROUGH THE BRONX MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER AND BRONX MUSIC HALL, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATION, AND PROGRAM RESEARCH & EVALUATION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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