named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Campaign
Annual advocacy campaign highlighting the wage gap faced by Black women in New York, marked by public statements from elected officials and calls to action for policy reform.
Latina Equal Pay Day Campaign
Annual initiative to raise awareness about the pay disparity affecting Latina women in New York, featuring engagement with state leaders and advocacy for equitable workplace policies.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 2 activities
- Advocating for policy changes to close gender and racial wage gapsOrganizes and leads advocacy campaigns, including legislative advocacy days, digital tools for public engagement, and coalition coordination to advance pay equity legislation, budget investments, and worker protections in New York, including the Benefits Transparency Act and reproductive and gender-affirming care access programs.
- Publishing public awareness content and multimedia for equity observancesProduces and curates statements, videos, and social media content for key equity observances including Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and Latina Equal Pay Day to raise public awareness about wage inequality.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Amplifying statewide equity initiatives and campaignsSupports and elevates existing statewide efforts such as the Time to Care campaign, the Women’s Equality Agenda, and Equal Pay Day events through sponsorship, public programming, and coordinated awareness campaigns.
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Convening and supporting a network of partners to advance economic equality for womenBuilds and facilitates collaboration among over 100 network partners and organizations to advance gender justice and economic equality for women in New York through regular meetings, shared strategies, and collective action.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating the LEAP Program to develop leadership and advocacy capacityRuns the LEAP Program (Leaders for Equity, Advocacy and Progress), offering monthly virtual and in-person educational sessions from January to June 2025 at no cost to participants, facilitating engagement among organizers, practitioners, and advocates to support learning, networking, and collective action.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presenting awards to recognize leadership in gender and pay equityHonors individuals and campaigns for their contributions to gender justice and pay equity through annual Equity Awards, including recognition of advocacy, policy leadership, and equal rights achievements.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Providing public education and leadership forums on gender and racial equityShares resources and sponsors educational opportunities such as conversations with leaders, webinars, and hybrid events to inform the public and promote awareness of gender and racial wage inequality in New York.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$147K
Contributions & grants$147K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$158K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
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Net assets$92K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +70.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Neufeld | President | 25 | $60K |
board members · 6
- Deanne Braveman — Board Member
- Jacqui Ebanks — Board Member
- Karen King — Board Member
- Mary Luke — Board Chair
- Rebecca Damon — Board Member
- Yolanda Johnson — Board Member
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- 100+ network partners Network — Statewide network of organizations and individuals collaborating to advance economic equality for women in New York.
- A Better Balance Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
- Amplify Her Foundation Funder — Provided support for the 2025 LEAP Program cohort.
- AmplifyHer Partner — Supported the LEAP project.
- AmplifyHer Foundation Partner — Collaborates with PowHer New York as part of its Network Partners.
- BKForge Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
- CWA 1180 Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
- CWA Local 1180 Partner — Co-organized the Equal Pay Day rally with PowHerNY.
- CWA Local 1180 Partner — Collaborated with PowHerNY in advocacy efforts and was recognized as a sponsor of the 2024 Equity Awards.
- Caring Majority Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
- Daycare Council NY Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
- Edward and Ellen Roche Relief Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Funder — Provides financial support to PowHer New York as a PowHer Player donor.
- Emergent Fund Funder — Provides financial support to PowHer New York as a PowHer Player donor.
- Empire State Campaign for Child Care Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
- Equal Pay Today Partner — Collaborates with Equal Pay Today to advance the agenda for closing the wage gap for Black women.
- Equal Pay Today! Coalition — National coalition partner with which PowHerNY collaborates on federal worker protection advocacy.
- Equal Rights Advocates Partner — Planned partnership to advance pay equity in New York and beyond.
- Girls for Gender Equity Partner — Listed as a sponsor and partner organization supporting PowHerNY’s programs.
- Governor Hochul Government — State leader being urged to prioritize investments in women and the care economy through advocacy efforts.
- Governor Hochul Government — Targets advocacy efforts toward the Governor to influence state budget negotiations and support for pay equity legislation.
- Human Services Council Partner — Partner organization of the PowHerNY Network advocating for human services workforce equity.
- Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Partner — Partners with PowHer NY to highlight and address wage inequities faced by Latinas.
- LatinoJustice PRLDEF Partner — Works alongside PowHer NY to advance pay equity and workforce opportunities for Latina women.
- League of Women Voters Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts through its Democracy During Detention Campaign.
- Legal Momentum Partner — Listed as a sponsor and partner organization supporting PowHerNY’s advocacy work.
- Legal Momentum Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
- Lucius and Eva Eastman Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to PowHer New York as a PowHer Player donor.
- M&T Funder — Provides financial support to PowHer New York as a PowHer Player donor.
- Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Government — Legislative leader being urged to prioritize investments in women and the care economy through advocacy efforts.
- NYCLU Partner — Member organization of the PowHerNY Network participating in advocacy efforts.
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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.
- Constitutional and Legal Safeguard Strategymethodology: constitutional_advocacy_for_reproductive_rightsBy embedding reproductive rights and gender justice protections into state constitutional law, the organization creates durable legal safeguards that prevent backsliding and secure long-term equity gains, because statutory protections alone are vulnerable to reversal.
- Digital and Grassroots Mobilization for Advocacymethodology: digital_advocacyBy combining digital advocacy with grassroots mobilization, the organization translates public awareness into political pressure, because sustained policy change requires both broad public engagement and targeted action.
- Leadership Pipeline Development for Marginalized Womenmethodology: leadership_pipelineBy preparing diverse young women for leadership roles in public office and advocacy, the organization ensures long-term movement sustainability and representative decision-making, because equitable outcomes depend on who holds power.
- Networked Movement Building for Gender and Economic Justicemethodology: collaborative_network_modelBy building and convening a collaborative network of organizations and individuals, the organization amplifies collective advocacy efforts to advance systemic policy change, because sustained impact on gender and racial wage gaps requires coordinated, intersectional action beyond isolated interventions.
- Policy Advocacy for Structural Economic Equitymethodology: policy-reformBy advocating for systemic policy reforms—such as pay transparency, public investment in care work, and anti-discrimination enforcement—the organization addresses root causes of gender-based wage disparities, because durable economic equality for women, especially women of color, requires transforming institutional rules and resource allocation.