New York Womens Chamber of Commerce Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The New York Womens Chamber of Commerce is a 501c3 charitable organization commited to economically empowering women disadvantaged minorities. Our mission is to help them start, build, and expand small business, micro-enterprises, and and self-employment ventures, creating pathways to lasting financial independence and community prosperity.
- Income
- $715,145
- Spending
- $400,568
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 32.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 47%
- Employees
- 13
- Highest pay
- $81,846, president
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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 32.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $148,292 spent. MWBE Development Contracting Opportunities Initiatives NYWCCs Minority and Women Business Enterprise MWBE Programs strengthen the capacity of women- and minority-owned firms to compete for and secure government and corporate contracts. Through training, certification assistance, and advocacy, we ensure the participation of local MWBEs in public and private procurement opportunities and promote local hiring on development and redevelopment projects.
- $153,072 spent. Womens Microenterprise Initiatives Our Womens Microenterprise Initiatives supports women and other economically disadvantaged individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. NYWCC provides comprehensive business development services - including training, one-on-one coaching, access to capital, and ongoing support - to help launch and grow successful microenterprises such as home-based, retail, and online ventures.
- Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Chamber on the Go Initiative This innovative outreach initiative brings business support directly to entrepreneurs in their neighborhoods. Through Chamber on the Go, we connect small businesses with pro bono legal aid, technical assistance, financial literacy training, and referrals to valuable city and community resources - ensuring equitable access to the tools needed for success
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
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2005.
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 November 4, 2026.
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