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Weconnect International Inc

EIN 27-1153340 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WECONNECT INTERNATIONAL IS A GLOBAL 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT THAT FACILITATES ECONOMIC GROWTH BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED IN THE GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS. WECONNECT IDENTIFIES, EDUCATES, AND CERTIFIES WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES THAT ARE AT LEAST 51% OWNED, MANAGED AND CONTROLLED BY ONE OR MORE WOMEN.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
14
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$410,359, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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 December 31, 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 (7)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CONNECTING OPPORTUNITIES: MEMBER BUYERS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR TEAMS TO ENGAGE WITH WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS LOCALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY AND VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON.THESE INTRODUCTIONS HELP MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICE AND WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS LEARN ABOUT BUYER NEEDS AND THE CRITERIA AND STANDARDS REQUIRED TO COMPETE FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Capacity Building of Women Business Owners: Strengthen the capacity and confidence of women business owners to think big and grow their companies through access to markets through localized curriculum based on the needs of participants.
  3. $694,367 spent. Technical Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement: Raise the awareness of women and other key stakeholders of the value of women as business owners and how to support their access to markets. Develop relationships with key stakeholders in the public sector, private sector, and civil society, to support business training in English and local languages.
  4. $594,432 spent. SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: STRENGTHEN A MEMBER BUYER'S INTERNAL SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SOURCING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES OFFERING THE BEST TOTAL VALUE, INCLUDING SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT; BEST PRACTICES; AND OVERALL AWARENESS.
  5. $452,138 spent. Strategic Research: Collect baseline data on women business owners in target markets and identify key stakeholders that could serve as potential suppliers or partners to member buyers. Collect data on business opportunities for women-owned businesses in a specific market, sector, industry, or topic.
  6. $399,185 spent. Certification: The Seal of Certification is a formal guarantee to corporations that they are purchasing goods and/or services from a women-owned business that meets the universal standard for a women's business enterprises. The top criteria considered are ownership,management & control, contribution of capital & expertise, and independence. Businesses that meet this criteria can also self-register with WeConnect International for free.
  7. MEMBERSHIP: WECONNECT INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES MEMBER BUYERS WITH THE GLOBAL DATABASEAND RESOURCES REQUIRED TO DEVELOP A GLOBAL VALUE CHAIN THAT MAXIMIZES PRODUCT AND SERVICE OPTIONS. WECONNECT INTERNATIONAL MEMBER BUYERS SHARE SIMILAR VALUES AND SEEK TO BUILD PIPELINES OF COMPETITIVE SUPPLIERS AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THEIR PURCHASING POWER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 February 2011.

    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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