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LETS TALK MENOPAUSE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 853044065 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G40 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · letstalkmenopause.org
revenue
$600K
expenses
$501K
net assets
$48K
employees
0
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

WE ARE INVESTED IN CHANGING THE CONVERSATION AROUND MENOPAUSE SO WOMEN GET THE INFORMATION THEY NEED AND THE HEALTHCARE THEY DESERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Let's Talk Menopause Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the conversation around menopause by providing evidence-based education and building community. It produces the "Hello Menopause" podcast and hosts "Menopause Talks," a free monthly webinar series featuring medical experts discussing symptoms, treatments, and advocacy. The organization focuses on empowering women with accurate information and improving access to quality healthcare during midlife.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $63K
    HELLO MENOPAUSE IS THE SIGNATURE PODCAST FOR LET'S TALK MENOPAUSE. THE PODCAST SHARES IMPORTANT STORIES FROM INFLUENCERS TO EVERYDAY WOMEN GOING THROUGH MENOPAUSE TO HELP BREAK THROUGH THE TABOO AND BUILD COMMUNITY.
  2. #2 $188K
    MENOPAUSE TALKS IS THE MONTHLY FREE EDUCATION WEBINAR SERIES THAT INCLUDES TALKS WITH HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND CERTIFIED DOCTORS TO TALK ABOUT SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO FURTHER DISCUSS WITH THEIR PHYSICIAN.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Hello Menopause
Signature podcast sharing personal stories and expert insights from influencers and everyday women to destigmatize menopause and build community.
Menopause Talks
Free monthly webinar series featuring certified doctors and specialists discussing menopause symptoms, treatments, and health strategies to educate and empower participants.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 6 activities
    • Advocates for improved menopause care policies
      Leads advocacy initiatives to improve menopause-related healthcare policies, including successful efforts to remove the boxed warning label on local vaginal estrogen. Provides educational resources and advocacy toolkits to support individuals in advancing policy reforms.
    • Disseminates research-based information on menopause
      Shares findings from scientific research to inform public understanding, including reporting that up to 84% of postmenopausal women experience chronic genitourinary symptoms and highlighting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) as the most effective intervention for sleep issues during perimenopause.
    • Distributes symptom tracking and educational tools
      Offers printable resources such as a symptom checklist and symptom tracking tool to help individuals monitor perimenopause and menopause symptoms and support discussions with healthcare providers. Also classifies menopause symptoms into four primary categories: physical, cognitive, mood, and urinary/sexual/vaginal (GSM).
    • Educates on physiological impacts of menopause
      Provides educational content explaining how estrogen affects heart, bones, skin, brain, and mood health, and describes how physical symptoms like night sweats and temperature shifts impair sleep and negatively affect mental health during menopause.
    • Hosts monthly virtual educational talks on menopause
      Provides free monthly virtual talks featuring specialists discussing menopause symptoms, physical and emotional health, treatment options, and management strategies, including live Q&A sessions with experts to address community-submitted questions. These events are also known as Menopause Talks.
    • Provides education on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)
      Offers information about local vaginal estrogen as a preventative and treatment option for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), including advocacy for its use and education on symptom management related to urinary, sexual, and vaginal health.
  • Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
    • Hosts in-person and workplace education programs
      Organizes full-day in-person educational events on perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, such as a sold-out program in Boston featuring expert speakers and evidence-based strategies. Also offers customizable workshops, panel discussions, and lunch-and-learn sessions for workplaces to improve understanding of menopause.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Produces the Hello Menopause podcast
      Creates and distributes a podcast series that explores the physical, emotional, and mental changes of menopause, covering all 34 known symptoms through one-on-one conversations with influencers and everyday women. The podcast aims to reduce stigma, build community, and share evidence-based information across multiple seasons.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducts public awareness campaigns on menopause
      Runs large-scale public awareness campaigns using digital billboards, subway station ads, taxi toppers, and PSAs in major cities like New York City, Minneapolis, and 10 additional urban areas. Campaigns include themed messaging such as “It’s Not Just In Your Head,” “When It's Never Sweater Weather,” and “We Deserve Better” during national and global menopause awareness observances.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$600K
Contributions & grants$249K42%
Program service revenue$351K59%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$501K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$465K
Cash$465K
Investments$0
Liabilities$417K
Net assets$48K
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +48.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • APRIL MCKENZIE — BOARD MEMBER
  • CATHY ROUGHT-JACOBSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONNA KLASSEN LCSW — CO-FOUNDER A
  • GABRIELLA ESPINOSA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER WEISS WOLF — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUDITH JOSEPH — BORD MEMBER
  • KATIE FOGARTY — BOARD MEMBER
  • RISA ARONSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBIN NOBLE MD — BOARD MEMBER
  • SAMARA DALY — CO-FOUNDER A
  • TAMSEN FADAL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • Always Discreet Partner — Sponsored the 2023 and 2022 World Menopause Awareness Month campaigns.
  • British Menopause Society Partner — Shares fact sheets on CBT-i for women going through menopause.
  • Cleveland Clinic Partner — Recommends the Cleveland Clinic Online Sleep Program as a CBT-i resource for improving sleep during menopause.
  • Cohen Give Partner — Supported the 2025 Perimenopause Awareness Month campaign as a sponsor.
  • Dr. Corinne Menn Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry Partner — Featured speaker on menopause hormone therapy and patient advocacy.
  • Dr. Hadine Joffe Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Jayne Morgan Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Lynn Gray-Meltzer Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Mary Jane Minkin Partner — Featured speaker providing expert education on systemic menopause hormone therapy.
  • Dr. Pier Boutin Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Rachel Rubin Partner — Featured speaker discussing vaginal estrogen for sexual and urinary health in menopause.
  • Dr. Rehka Kumar Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Rekha Kumar Partner — Featured speaker on metabolic health and weight management in menopause.
  • Dr. Robin Noble Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Robin Noble Partner — LTM’s Chief Medical Advisor who leads educational talks and Q&A sessions on menopause care.
  • Dr. Sameena Rahman Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum Partner — Featured speaker addressing cardiovascular health during menopause.
  • Dr. Tara Iyer Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Dr. Vonda Wright Partner — Featured speaker on joint pain, strength training, and musculoskeletal health in menopause.
  • Dr. Wen Shen Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Jennifer Weiss-Wolf Partner — Collaborator on menopause advocacy and policy reform initiatives.
  • Katie Fogarty Partner — Featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • Menopause Advocacy Working Group Partner — Collaborated with Let's Talk Menopause to advocate for removal of the boxed warning label on local vaginal estrogen.
  • Menopause Society Network — References the Menopause Society's position statement on treatment and prevention options for GSM.
  • Menopause Society Partner — Cited as a source for research on prevalence of genitourinary symptoms in postmenopausal women.
  • Society for Women's Health Research Funder — Provides financial support for Let's Talk Menopause's initiatives, as indicated by logo placement under 'Generously Supported by'.
  • Tamsen Fadal Partner — Host and featured speaker at the Let's Talk Menopause Live event.
  • The Menopause Society Partner — Collaborates by directing users to certified menopause practitioners through The Menopause Society's provider directory.
  • The Menopause Society Partner — Collaborates by referencing clinical guidelines on sleep during menopause.
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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.

  • Clinical Pathway Activation Through Provider Referral
    methodology: clinical-referral
    By guiding individuals to consult menopause-informed healthcare providers, the organization improves access to appropriate clinical care and symptom management, because connecting educated patients with specialized providers closes gaps in fragmented healthcare systems.
  • Empowerment via Evidence-Based Health Education
    methodology: evidence-based_education
    By providing evidence-based education on the physiological, mental, and emotional aspects of menopause — including clinical guidelines and hormonal mechanisms — individuals gain knowledge to make informed health decisions, seek appropriate care, and manage symptoms effectively, because understanding reduces stigma and builds self-efficacy.
  • Patient Empowerment Through Symptom Tracking and Engagement
    methodology: patient-empowerment-through-tracking
    By encouraging longitudinal symptom tracking and engagement with healthcare providers, individuals build personalized data narratives that improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning, because structured self-monitoring enhances communication and clinical decision-making in menopause care.
  • Public Discourse Shift Through Storytelling and Media
    methodology: public_conversation_shift
    By using storytelling, expert education, and media platforms like podcasts to reframe menopause as a holistic, transformative life stage, the organization shifts public and medical discourse, which increases awareness, improves access to care, and normalizes conversations around menopause.
  • Workplace Advocacy for Systemic Change
    methodology: workplace_advocacy
    By framing menopause as a workplace equity and productivity issue and delivering customized education programs tailored to organizational needs, the organization engages employers in systemic change, because positioning menopause within existing business priorities increases institutional buy-in and sustainable policy reform.