named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Gala
Flagship event honoring outstanding women in the industry, including the "Woman of the Year" award, fostering visibility and celebration of leadership
Breakfast Meetings
Regular professional gatherings featuring industry discussions and networking opportunities held monthly across the year
Mentoring Program
Hosts structured mentoring events including panels, workshops, and social gatherings such as the Mentoring Cooking Party and Urban Golf Outing to connect women in commercial real estate
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to students at institutions including Baruch College, CCNY, and NYU, supporting the next generation of women in real estate
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Providing professional development and educational programming for women in real estateHosts educational seminars, breakfast meetings with industry leaders, workshops, and panel discussions on topics such as personal branding, negotiation, and real estate trends to support professional growth and visibility for women in commercial real estate.
- Supporting women's professional advancement and industry integrationProcesses membership applications and integrates new members through hosted gatherings, supporting the advancement of women in commercial real estate and enhancing public perception of their role in the industry.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advancing public policy dialogue in housing and urban developmentOrganizes forums and discussions on public policy developments, including engagement with city administration officials on housing and urban development issues, to promote informed advocacy and industry leadership.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for women in real estate and related fieldsAwards annual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in real estate and related fields, with over $885,000 awarded to 189 women across 14 schools since 2004. The organization administers the scholarship program, including setting criteria, reviewing applications, and selecting recipients.
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
- Funding workforce development through grants to Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW)Provides annual grant funding and programming support to Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) to advance workforce development opportunities for women.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Operating a mentoring program for women in real estateConnects women entering the real estate profession with experienced female leaders through formal and informal mentoring, career development programming, and relationship-building events such as panel discussions, cooking classes, and recreational outings. The program includes structured onboarding and long-term engagement activities for mentor-mentee pairs.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Organizing annual and signature events to support fundraising and community engagementHosts the annual Woman of the Year dinner and gala events as principal fundraising initiatives, along with special gatherings and networking events to integrate members and celebrate leadership in the field.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Participating in community service and volunteer initiativesOrganizes and participates in community service events such as Women Build with Habitat for Humanity to support housing and community development efforts.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Providing college preparation support to students at The Young Women’s Leadership School of East HarlemOffers comprehensive college preparation services including SAT tutoring, college counseling, and parent education on college selection and financial aid to students at The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Supporting scholarship recipients with ongoing access to professional eventsProvides scholarship recipients with free or discounted access to professional development events, including monthly breakfast meetings, Conversations & Perspectives events, and the Annual Dinner for up to three years after selection, to support career entry and networking.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$732K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$140K19%
Investment income$31K4%
Other revenue$560K
expenses
Total expenses$645K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$250K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.11M
Cash$780K
Investments$1.19M
Liabilities$322K
Net assets$1.79M
Liquid reserves36.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ADRIENNE HEPLER — DIRECTOR
- AMY BOYLE — TREASURER & OFFICER
- ANN E COLE — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER NOVACK — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SCHWARTZMAN — PAST PRESIDENT
- KATHERINE KELMAN — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN CAHILL — PRESIDENT & OFFICER
- LAUREN HOLDEN — DIRECTOR
- LOLA BELLINI — DIRECTOR
- MIMI RAYGORODETSKY — VICE PRESIDENT & OFFICER
- PAMELA WEST — SECRETARY & OFFICER
- SHARON ANN M MILLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Akerman LLP Partner — Co-chair of the Program Committee
- Baruch College Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Bryan Cave LLP Partner — Co-chair of the Mentoring Committee
- City College of New York Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Clarion Partners Partner — WX member Lauren Holden from Clarion Partners moderated a panel on employment negotiation.
- Columbia University Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Cornell University Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Georgetown University Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- HUB International Northeast Limited Partner — Co-chair of the Membership Committee
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborated on a Women Build event in September 2015.
- Harvard University Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Partner — Co-chair of the Membership Committee
- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Partner — Co-chair of the Program Committee
- Lehigh University Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- New York Law School Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- New York University Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Nontraditional Employment for Women Partner — Partnership includes an annual grant and programming collaboration.
- Nontraditional Employment for Women Partner — Provides annual grant and programming support to advance women in nontraditional trades.
- Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) Partner — Receives grant funding from WX to support women in nontraditional trades.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- The Community Preservation Corporation Partner — Co-chair of the Scholarship Committee
- The Young Women’s Leadership Foundation Partner — Partner organization whose work supports YWLS students through the CollegeBound program.
- The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem Partner — Organization receiving support for college preparation programs.
- University of Connecticut Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Recipient institution for WX INC scholarship program
- Venable LLP Partner — Co-chair of the Mentoring Committee
- WX Charitable Fund Network — Supports the WX Scholarship Program
- WX Charitable Fund, Ltd Network — WX INC operates as a program under the WX Charitable Fund, Ltd.
- WX Inc. Partner — Collaborates with the WX Charitable Fund to support scholarship programs for young women in commercial real estate.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Mentorship Pipeline for Women in Real Estatemethodology: mentorship_pipelineBy connecting emerging women professionals and students with experienced female leaders through structured mentoring relationships, the organization fosters career entry, professional growth, and long-term leadership development in commercial real estate because sustained access to role models and industry insiders increases retention and advancement.
- Professional Visibility and Network Integration for Advancementmethodology: professional-networking-and-visibilityBy increasing public and industry visibility of women in commercial real estate through exclusive networks, panel discussions, and professional events, the organization advances leadership opportunities because enhanced perception and access to influential circles drives career progression and industry recognition.
- Scholarship-Funded Career Entry and Industry Pipeline Developmentmethodology: pipeline_developmentBy awarding merit-based scholarships to women pursuing real estate education, the organization increases long-term industry participation and leadership because financial support combined with early professional integration improves access, career entry, and commitment to the field.