Womens Transportation Seminar of New York Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the organization is to to attract sustain connect and advance womens careers to strengthen the transportation industry. All activities are conducted by volunteers who are members of the organization. The primary activities of the organization are providing professional development industry education events mentoring to students and young professionals and networking opportunities for members within their local business community.
- Income
- $289,243
- Spending
- $257,442
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $65,755 spent. The Programs committee provided a variety of programs for professional development industry education and networking. In 2025 we recognized leaders in the transportation industry with our chapter recognition awards and heard an inspiring speech from MTA Board member Midori Valdivia. In April the committee hosted the Spring Dinner Pathways to Progress: Women Shaping Accessible Transportation. Moderator Emily Gallo of HNTB led a discussion with panelists: Rachel Cohen of the MTA Rachel Frumin of ACTA at MTA Linda Tonn of MTA and Becky Yurek of NYCDDC. Our Fall Dinner panel Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Leading Change featured the release of our Glass Ceiling report and a discussion with panelists: Karen Franz of AKRF Sarah Kaufman of NYU Chitra Radin of Radin Consulting and Ziona Rubin of the MTA.
- $78,180 spent. The Special Events committee organized and hosted our Annual Gala. This annual event honors women who are leaders in the transportation industry and who have reached the highest levels in their chosen field. In addition scholarships are presented to students who intend to pursue a career in transportation. In 2025 we honored Amanda Rogers Director of Construction of Major Capital Projects PANYNJ recognizing her outstanding contributions to advancing women in transportation and her leadership within the field. The award was introduced by Catherine Sheridan President of the Tri-borough Bridge & Tunnel Authority who commended Rogers dedication and impact on the industry. Scholarships were awarded to nine exceptional young women pursuing education in the field of transportation.
- $9,580 spent. The Mentoring committee provides a year long program empowering women to succeed in their professional and personal lives. Proteges are paired with experienced leaders from the transportation industry building strong inspiring relationships. Monthly meetings help them set and achieve goals while sessions provide valuable insights on self-care confidence presentation skills and leadership.
- $103,927 spent. Board initiated events and oversight; Appointments Committee; Business Diversity Committee; College Outreach; Communications; Glass Ceiling Committee; Membership Committee; Scholarship Committee; Transportation You High School STEM program; Young Professionals Committee; Committee chair appreciation; Chapter paid Memberships and Contributions to the WTSI Foundation.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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