named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Stand UP, Speak OUT
Documentary video series exploring key issues in women's equality, including equal pay, reproductive justice, and historical activism; Episode 1 focuses on Equal Pay for Equal Work.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Documentary Film Production 3 activities
- Conducting and publishing oral history interviews with womenConducts virtual interviews with women across the United States, beginning with members of the Barnard College Class of 1971 and expanding to other participants, to document personal and political experiences related to women's equality.
- Production and distribution of the "Stand UP, Speak OUT" docuseriesProduces and distributes the online docuseries "Stand UP, Speak OUT: The Personal Politics of Women’s Rights," consisting of an introduction and six episodes that explore women's lives in connection with legislative and social changes since the late 1960s, covering topics including voting rights, reproductive rights, equal pay, and marriage rights. The series is accessible globally via a virtual platform.
- Production of documentary films on women's rights and equalityProduces documentary films and shorts that document women's struggles and contributions to equality, including "Reproductive Rights – Know Your Rights," "200+Years: American Women Fight and Rise," "The Way It Was" (2014), and "Making Choices, Forging Paths" (2016), which have received awards at international film festivals.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Delivery of educational programming and speaking engagements on women's rightsProvides speaking engagements for clubs, classes, and youth groups on women's rights topics and produces educational video content on women's financial independence and equal pay.
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Film Distribution and Screening Programs 1 activity
- Facilitation of screenings and intergenerational dialogues on women's rightsFacilitates screenings of the "Stand UP, Speak OUT" docuseries at organizational meetings, conferences, and events, and supports intergenerational conversations to examine progress, ongoing challenges, and current risks to women's rights.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication of newsletters and media updates on women's equalityProduces and distributes a newsletter titled A Woman’s View and other media updates to share ongoing efforts and developments in advancing women's equality.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$26K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$36K
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balance sheet
Total assets$29K
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Net assets$29K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -60.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine J Brewster | President/Director | 20 | $6K |
board members · 5
- Carol Spencer — Board member
- Cheryl Weiner — Board Member
- Katherine Galvin — Board Member
- Rhonda Nunn — Board Member
- Susan Metz — Board Member
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- AFGE Partner — References AFGE litigation and advocacy efforts in resistance to federal workforce dismantling.
- Alumnae Association of Barnard College Network — Recipient of the 2026 Millicent Carey McIntosh Award for Feminism on behalf of the association.
- Barnard Archives and Special Collections Partner — Houses the Barnard Class of 1971 Oral History Collection produced by BC Voices.
- Barnard College Network — Founded by members of the Barnard College class of 1971 and focused on preserving stories of Barnard alumnae.
- Barnard College Partner — Collaborates with alumnae from Barnard College, beginning with the Class of 1971, for a docuseries project.
- Carol V. Partner — Individual supporter who endorsed the "Stand UP, Speak OUT" film series.
- Christopher T. Partner — Individual supporter who recommended using BC Voices' resources in educational settings to teach about women's rights history and challenges.
- Columbia University Network — BC Voices was founded by alumnae of Barnard College, the women’s undergraduate division of Columbia University.
- Craig Newmark Philanthropies Partner — Underwrote multiple episodes of the docuseries, including Episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Democracy Forward Partner — Directs readers to Democracy Forward for litigation updates related to Project 2025.
- Depth of Field Film Festival Partner — Film festival that awarded recognition to BC Voices' documentary works.
- Elva T. Partner — Individual supporter who highlighted the diversity and thematic focus on choice in the "Stand UP, Speak OUT" series.
- Greater Miami Jewish Federation Partner — Collaborates with Rabbi Cheryl Weiner on volunteer programs for visiting elders and training in end-of-life conversations.
- Just Security Partner — Directs readers to Just Security for tracking legal challenges to the Trump administration.
- National Women’s Law Center Partner — Collaborates with and references research from the National Women’s Law Center on Project 2025’s impact on women.
- Project 2025 Tracker Partner — References Project 2025 Tracker as a resource for litigation updates.
- The Drake Bettner Foundation Partner — Underwrote Episodes 3 and 4 of the docuseries.
- The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. Partner — Underwrote Episode 3 of the docuseries.
strategies · 2
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.
- Framing Women's Economic Rights as Systemic Justicemethodology: women-economic-rights-framingBy framing attacks on federal employment as part of a broader assault on women's economic autonomy, we strengthen advocacy for financial independence, because systemic framing helps audiences recognize structural inequities and mobilize around economic justice as a core component of gender equality.
- Storytelling as a Catalyst for Awareness and Advocacymethodology: storytelling-for-social-changeBy using documentary film, oral history, and personal narratives, we raise public awareness and inspire action for women's rights, because authentic stories create emotional engagement and contextual understanding that catalyze behavioral and social change.