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Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy

EIN 26-4632891 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WRISE DRIVES THE TRANSITION TO AN EQUITABLE ENERGY FUTURE BY CHAMPIONING THE ADVANCEMENT OF ALL WOMEN ACROSS THE RENEWABLE AND SUBSTAINABLE ENERGY INDUSTRIES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
6
Volunteers
154
Highest pay
$218,065, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $829,688 spent. EVENTS - WRISE HOSTS A VARIETY OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO FOSTER PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, NETWORKING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR. LEADERSHIP FORUM - A PREMIER GATHERING DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS, EMERGING PROFESSIONALS, AND ALLIES TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS ON ADVANCING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN CLEAN ENERGY. THIS EVENT FEATURES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND WORKSHOPS AIMED AT EMPOWERING WOMEN AND UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS IN THE SECTOR. CHICAGO WRISE & WINE - A SIGNATURE NETWORKING SERIES THAT PROVIDES AN INFORMAL AND WELCOMING SPACE FOR MEMBERS AND ALLIES TO CONNECT, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. THESE GATHERINGS ENCOURAGE PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING WITHIN THE CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRY. BOARD RECEPTION - AN EXCLUSINVE EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER WRISE BOARD MEMBERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND SUPPORTERS TO CELEBRATE THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT AND STRATEGIC VISION. THIS EVENT FOSTERS ENGAGEMENT AMONG LEADERSHIP AND STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT WRISE'S MISSION.
  2. $252,058 spent. CHAPTER AND MEMNERSHIP - WRISE CHAPTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SERVE AS LOCAL HUBS FOR NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THESE VOLUNTEER-LED GROUPS HOST REGIONAL EVENTS, PROVIDE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT MEMBERS IN ADVANCING THEIR CAREERS WITHIN THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR. MEMBERSHIP - WRISE'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS ACCESS TO RESOURCES, EVENTS, AND A STRONG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORSHIP CONNECTIONS, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO ADVANCING EQUITY IN CLEAN ENERGY.
  3. $148,628 spent. FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS - WRISE IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING ACCESS TO CLEAN ENERGY CAREERS THROUGH TARGETED FELLOWSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. WIND AND SOLAR FELLOWSHIPS - THESE FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDE EMERGING LEADERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND MAJOR INDUSTRY CONFERENCES, CONNECT WITH MENTORS, AND GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE IN THE WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY SECTORS. FELLOWS RECEIVE CARERER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, AND EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS IN CLEAN ENERGY.
  4. $6,783 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - MENTORING PROGRAM, WEBINARS, SPEAKERS BUREAU AND TRAINING, CLEAN POWER RECEPTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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