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Women and Climate Inc

New York, NY · EIN 883460248 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE C01 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · womenandclimate.co
revenue
$11K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$10K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, AND TO EMPOWER WOMEN, BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS ON SUBJECTS RELATED TO CLIMATE LITERACY, AND THE ABATEMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS HARMFUL EFFECTS;

profile · synthesized from sources

Women and Climate Inc is a nonprofit organization that empowers women and nonbinary professionals in the climate sector through community building, public speaking opportunities, and knowledge exchange. It operates globally with a focus on increasing the visibility of women in climate leadership through initiatives like a speaker database and a podcast. The organization hosts events at major global forums including COP, Climate Week, and SXSW.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

City Leads Program
Volunteer-led local chapters in cities worldwide that host in-person events such as networking dinners, hikes, and clothing swaps to build community.
Global Virtual Community Gathering
Monthly online event offering networking and programming on topics like Women and AI, fostering global connections among members.
Speaker Database
Global database of over 900 women and nonbinary professionals available for speaking engagements, connecting event organizers with diverse climate experts.
Yellow Table Talk
Podcast featuring conversations with women leaders and innovators in climate, leadership, and career growth, aimed at empowering listeners with expert insights and personal stories.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy through participation in global climate events
      Participates in high-profile international climate events—including COP (e.g., COP28, COP31), Climate Week NYC, London Climate Action Week, Davos, and SXSW—to advance climate action, promote women’s leadership, and increase access for women in climate spaces.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Annual in-person networking events
      Hosts annual in-person events during major climate gatherings such as Climate Week NYC and SXSW, including Happy Hour events, trail walks, and socials to connect women working in climate, sustainability, ESG, finance, policy, and technology.
  • Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Climate literacy training for women
      Provides instruction and training on climate literacy and climate change abatement to empower women and protect the environment.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
    • Expert speaker provision
      Provides expert speakers from a network of women professionals to enhance climate-focused events, panels, and conferences such as SXSW and Climate Week NYC.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Global community gatherings
      Hosts monthly virtual global community gatherings for members to connect, build relationships, and engage in special programming on topics like Women and AI. Also supports volunteer-led local events in cities worldwide through its City Leads program.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Podcast production
      Produces a podcast featuring conversations with women leaders on climate, leadership, career growth, and climate action to educate and empower listeners.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Speaker database and placement service
      Operates a free Speaker Database with over 900 women experts across 40+ climate topics, connecting them with conference organizers and event planners to increase representation at climate events. Also maintains a database of current speaking opportunities for women in climate-related fields.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$11K99%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$148
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$10K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -86.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Kayleigh Potter — Director
  • Stephanie Korbely — Director
  • Zohra Zori — Director
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • 100 Women@Davos Partner — Featured guest Dr. Anino Emuwa, founder of 100 Women@Davos, in a podcast episode discussing women's leadership and representation.
  • ArtsEnvoy.ai Partner — Collaborates with ArtsEnvoy.ai through speaker participation in Women and Climate events.
  • COP28 Partner — Participated in COP28 Green Zone Panel and Gala Dinner in Dubai.
  • Changemakr Asia Partner — Partners with Changemakr Asia through speaker participation in Women and Climate events.
  • Climate Week NYC Partner — Regular participant in Climate Week NYC events in 2023 and 2024.
  • Dunya Analytics Partner — Supported Women and Climate’s Climate Week NYC 2025 event.
  • Event Organizers Partner — Lists speaking opportunities from various event organizers to connect them with women climate speakers.
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada Partner — Featured Jasleen Jawanda from Fisheries and Oceans Canada in a podcast episode on marine protected areas and ocean conservation.
  • Kayleigh Potter Partner — Board member who provides testimonials and supports community engagement.
  • Long Duration Energy Storage Council Partner — Featured Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, in a podcast episode on energy storage and women in energy.
  • Oceans Arena Partner — Featured Gina Panayiotou from Oceans Arena in a podcast episode discussing maritime decarbonization and women in the maritime industry.
  • SPARK Partner — Engages SPARK through speaker participation in Women and Climate events.
  • SXSW Partner — Collaborated with SXSW to host and participate in events in 2025.
  • SXSW Partner — Planned participation in SXSW 2025 as part of global outreach.
  • Stephanie Korbely Partner — Community Builder hosting the gathering
  • Streamline Partner — Collaborates with Streamline through speaker participation in Women and Climate events.
  • Women and Climate Network — Member of a global network providing climate speakers for events.
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.

  • Amplify Women's Thought Leadership to Advance Climate Innovation
    methodology: amplify-women-thought-leadership
    By elevating women's voices in climate discourse, the organization produces greater innovation and leadership in the field because diverse perspectives lead to more robust and creative solutions.
  • Climate Literacy Education as Empowerment for Environmental Protection
    methodology: climate-literacy-education
    By providing climate literacy education and training, the organization empowers women to take environmental action because knowledge equips individuals to advocate, innovate, and lead within their communities.
  • Community-Driven Engagement to Lower Barriers and Empower Participation
    methodology: community-driven-engagement
    By facilitating informal, story-based and locally organized gatherings—both virtual and in-person—the organization increases engagement and empowerment among women in climate work because accessible, peer-led spaces reduce entry barriers and build confidence.
  • Multistakeholder Collaboration to Develop Global Climate Solutions
    methodology: multi-stakeholder-collaboration
    By convening individuals, organizations, and communities across sectors and geographies, the organization drives more effective climate solutions because inclusive collaboration generates broader buy-in and systems-level impact.
  • Network Building Through Visibility and Direct Access to Opportunities
    methodology: visibility-through-database
    By connecting women with speaking and collaboration opportunities via a centralized database and curated event listings, the organization advances women’s leadership in climate action because increased visibility leads to greater professional inclusion and influence.