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NEW WOMEN NEW YORKERS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 471784843 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P84 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · nywomenimmigrants.org
revenue
$646K
expenses
$543K
net assets
$307K
employees
7
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANT WOMEN TO OBTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OR PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION IN NYC. TO OFFER A SAFE, INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE IMMIGRANT WOMEN CAN BUILD COMMUNITY AND SHARE THEIR STORIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Women New Yorkers empowers immigrant women in New York City through workforce development, community education, and storytelling programs. The organization offers job readiness training tailored to different English proficiency levels, with a focus on pathways into high-growth sectors like clean energy. It fosters community building and personal empowerment, helping participants navigate life in NYC and access meaningful employment or education opportunities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $78K
    NWNY'S COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY MIXERS, DISCUSSION CIRCLES, AND A MOMS SUPPORT GROUP, ALL DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IMMIGRANT WOMEN WITH ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER A SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING, SUPPORT, AND THE EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING, HELPING PARTICIPANTS NAVIGATE CHALLENGES AND BUILD RESILIENCE. BY ADDRESSING THESE CRITICAL NEEDS, NWNY EMPOWERS WOMEN TO THRIVE PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.
  2. #2 $26K
    NWNY'S STORYTELLING INITIATIVES EMPOWER IMMIGRANT WOMEN TO SHARE THEIR DREAMS, HOPES, AND CHALLENGES, BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND ENHANCING COMMUNICATION SKILLS. BY HIGHLIGHTING THEIR UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AND STRUGGLES, THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER A POSITIVE DISCOURSE ABOUT THE RESILIENCE OF IMMIGRANT WOMEN IN NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND. CURRENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE IMMIGRANT WOMEN STORYTELLING GROUP IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MOTH, A MEMOIR WRITING SERIES, AND THE REAL PEOPLE. REAL LIVES. PROJECT.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Bridge to LEAD
Foundational workforce program for Spanish-speaking immigrant women with beginner English and limited formal education, offered in English and Spanish to build language skills and access to vocational training.
Clean Energy Program
Workforce initiative creating career pathways for immigrant women in the clean energy sector through career exploration workshops, partnerships with clean energy employers, and participation in the Queens & Staten Island Clean Energy Hub.
Community Education & Support
Series of workshops and gatherings on financial literacy, mental health, civic engagement, and rights, alongside peer learning and creative community-building activities for immigrant women.
LEAD
Flagship job readiness program for immigrant women with intermediate English skills, consisting of eight workshops covering U.S. job market navigation, workplace culture, and career development, plus networking sessions and career fairs.
Storytelling
Programs that empower immigrant women to share their experiences through initiatives like the Immigrant Women Storytelling Group with The Moth, memoir writing, and the Real People. Real Lives. Project to build communication skills and public visibility.
We Speak We LEAD
Workforce development program for elementary to intermediate English learners, developed in partnership with We Speak NYC and NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, featuring 16 workshops to build language, confidence, and job skills.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 2 activities
    • Employment and career pathway development in high-growth industries
      Supports immigrant women in entering high-growth sectors such as clean energy, tech, healthcare, and finance through career exploration workshops, employer networking sessions, career fairs, and individualized career counseling. Develops specific pipelines into the clean energy industry through partnerships and targeted training.
    • Workforce development programs for immigrant women
      Offers free job readiness programs tailored to immigrant women at varying levels of English proficiency, including the LEAD program (8 workshops) and Bridge to LEAD (bilingual Spanish-English program for beginner English speakers). Programs cover U.S. job search processes, workplace culture, resume building, interview preparation, and career exploration, with individual counseling and networking sessions. Over 60% of participants secure employment, internships, or enroll in further education within six months.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Alumni and work-based learning engagement
      Employs program graduates as paid facilitators through the Work-Based Learners program and offers continued engagement through the Alumnae Volunteer Program, providing leadership and professional development opportunities.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Community Hub and public programming on Governors Island
      Operates a Community Hub in Manhattan and maintains a public arts and storytelling space on Governors Island from May through November, hosting weekly open studios, workshops, and community events featuring immigrant women’s artwork and stories.
  • Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Community education and support programs for immigrant women
      Provides workshops and support groups on financial empowerment, mental health, self-care, civic engagement, and workplace rights. Facilitates community support groups and informal discussion circles to foster connection and inclusion among immigrant women.
  • Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
    • Research and organizational impact reporting
      Published a 10-year anniversary special report documenting organizational growth and impact, including service delivery and participant outcomes.
  • Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
    • Storytelling and narrative programs to amplify immigrant women's voices
      Runs storytelling initiatives including a memoir writing series, podcast ("Real People. Real Lives."), blog, and storytelling groups in partnership with The Moth. Offers workshops and public events such as open studios and story circles on Governors Island to showcase artwork and personal narratives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$646K
Contributions & grants$646K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$-159
expenses
Total expenses$543K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$454K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$312K
Cash$117K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$307K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ARIELLE KANDEL CEO 40 $93K
board members · 11
  • ALEXANDRA AWAI — BOARD CHAIR
  • FABIOLA DIEUDONNE ANITON — BOARD DIRECT
  • JOYCE SHEENA — TREASURER
  • JULIAPAIGE JOSEPH — BOARD DIRECT
  • KATHY FRASER — BOARD DIRECT
  • LARISSA MARIN — BOARD DIRECT
  • MARIA MALDONADO — SECRETARY
  • MONICA FOOTE — BOARD DIRECT
  • ROBERTA BRZEZINSKI — BOARD DIRECT
  • THEOPHILA LEE — BOARD DIRECT
  • YUVAL TZHORI — BOARD DIRECT
relationships · 69

Who they work with

  • 50+ organizations Partner — Collaborated with over 50 organizations to create networking, training, and job opportunities for immigrant women participants.
  • Accenture Partner — Partner for company sessions providing opportunities to job seekers.
  • BPL Central Library Partner — Hosts in-person LEAD workshops in Brooklyn.
  • Bank of America Funder — Key funder supporting New Women New Yorkers.
  • Barclays Partner — Employer partner collaborating with New Women New Yorkers.
  • Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Additional partner supporting New Women New Yorkers.
  • Business Outreach Center of New York Partner — Collaborating organization in the Queens & Staten Island Clean Energy Hub initiative, focused on economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs.
  • Capital One Funder — Generous supporter of the LEAD program.
  • Capital One Partner — Hosts group practice and networking sessions, including mock interviews and career advice chats, for We Speak We LEAD participants.
  • Capital One Partner — Partner company providing group practice and networking sessions for LEAD participants.
  • Centre for Social Innovation Network — Recognized as an Agent of Change by the Centre for Social Innovation in 2015.
  • Citi Partner — Employer partner collaborating with New Women New Yorkers.
  • Coro Immigrant Civic Leadership Program Network — Alumna of the 2018–2019 Coro Immigrant Civic Leadership Program.
  • Deloitte Partner — Partner for company sessions providing opportunities to job seekers.
  • EY Partner — Partner for company sessions providing opportunities to job seekers.
  • Faryl Robin Partner — Hosts group practice and networking sessions for We Speak We LEAD participants.
  • Faryl Robin Partner — Partner company hosting group practice and networking sessions for LEAD participants.
  • Goldman Sachs Funder — Key funder supporting New Women New Yorkers.
  • Governors Island Partner — Hosts New Women New Yorkers' creative residency and public programming at House 410A on Colonels Row.
  • Governors Island Arts Organization in Residence program Partner — Hosts New Women New Yorkers at House 410A on Colonels Row as part of a residency program.
  • Guardian Life Partner — Hosts group practice and networking sessions for We Speak We LEAD participants.
  • Guardian Life Partner — Partner company providing mock interviews and career advice to LEAD participants.
  • HSBC Partner — Employer partner collaborating with New Women New Yorkers.
  • Hispanic Federation Funder — Funder of the Bridge to LEAD program.
  • Hispanic Federation Funder — Provides financial support for the Bridge to LEAD program.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. Partner — Employer partner collaborating with New Women New Yorkers.
  • Jamron Counseling Partner — Collaborates on providing mental health support groups for immigrant women.
  • KPMG Partner — Partner for company sessions providing opportunities to job seekers.
  • Kinetic Communities Consulting Partner — Partner in the Clean Energy Hub, working to advance energy equity and accessible energy efficiency solutions.
  • Knisely Family Foundation Funder — Funder of the Bridge to LEAD program.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Bilingual Access for Low-Literacy and Limited-English Immigrant Women
    methodology: bilingual_access
    By providing bilingual education and career preparation tailored to low-literacy and limited-English-proficient women, the organization improves access to vocational training and employment because language-responsive programming reduces systemic barriers and increases comprehension and participation.
  • Community-Centered Empowerment and Mutual Support
    methodology: community_centered_empowerment
    By fostering storytelling, peer relationships, and mutual learning among immigrant women, the organization builds confidence and belonging because shared experiences and community solidarity reduce isolation and strengthen personal agency in navigating new social and economic environments.
  • Holistic Workforce Development with Integrated Support
    methodology: holistic_workforce_development
    By combining workforce training with language learning, civic education, and community building, the organization produces greater job readiness and workforce integration among immigrant women because addressing multiple barriers simultaneously fosters confidence, belonging, and practical skills necessary for economic self-sufficiency.
  • Sector-Specific Workforce Pathways through Collaborative Partnerships
    methodology: sector_partnership_workforce_development
    By partnering with employers, training providers, and educators to create career pathways in the clean energy sector, the organization enables targeted workforce entry for immigrant women because aligned stakeholder collaboration ensures training relevance and direct access to quality employment opportunities.
  • Work-Based Learning and Leadership Pathways
    methodology: work_based_learning
    By employing a work-based learning model where program graduates return as paid facilitators, the organization promotes professional growth and leadership development because lived experience enhances peer engagement and creates sustainable role models within the community.