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WOMEN'S EDUCATION PROJECT
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 223862361 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B82 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$288K
expenses
$380K
net assets
$306K
employees
1
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORTING YOUNG MARGINALIZED WOMEN TO ENTER SUSTAINABLE CAREERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization focused on supporting young marginalized women in India to achieve economic advancement through leadership training and education. Programs are implemented in cities including Hyderabad, Kadapa, and Aarti Home, with funding directed toward sustainable career development. Based in New York, the organization operates with a small annual budget and focuses exclusively on international education initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $32K
    CWS/HYDERABAD PROGRAM FUNDS LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR WOMEN IN INDIA. THE MONIES PROVIDE FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
  2. #2 $15K
    AARTI HOME PROGRAM FUNDS LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR WOMEN IN INDIA. THE MONIES PROVIDE FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Aarti Home Program
Funds leadership training and education for women at Aarti Home, India, to promote economic advancement and development
CWS/Hyderabad Program
Funds leadership training and education for women in Hyderabad, India, to support economic advancement and development
Hyderabad Program
Provides leadership training and education for women in Hyderabad, India, enabling opportunities for sustainable careers
Kadapa Program
Supports leadership training and education for women in Kadapa, India, with the goal of economic development and career sustainability
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 2 activities
    • Multi-year leadership and livelihood readiness program for young women
      Operates a multi-year program that includes career exploration, mentorship, and lifelong alumnae membership to prepare young women for professional careers in fields such as teaching, IT, nursing, law enforcement, and entrepreneurship; 64% of surveyed students and alumnae entered formal sector careers prior to the pandemic, and 75% credited WEP as key to their employment and higher income.
    • Online learning and leadership forums
      Hosts and sponsors free edWebinars and an online forum in partnership with edWeb.net to support women's leadership development, expanding access to educational resources beyond physical locations.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
    • Annual Forum on gender equality
      Hosts an annual international Forum that convenes thought leaders to discuss gender equality topics including NGO collaboration, gender lens investing, technology and change, and grassroots women's leadership.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Annual Red Bangle Award for women leaders
      Presents the annual Red Bangle Award to global women leaders who inspire young Indian women students and align with WEP’s vision of gender equality and leadership.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Educational programming on ecology and infrastructure projects
      Conducts student-centered educational programming on pollination and ecological interdependence at WEP Ushassu, and engages students in community infrastructure initiatives such as facilitating the construction of a pipeline to redirect drain water in Shivannaguda Village.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding leadership training and education programs in India
      Funds leadership training and education programs for women in Hyderabad, Kadapa, and through the Aarti Home Program in India to support economic advancement, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Student-led advocacy for public services
      Supported three students in advocating for the reopening of a public health center in their village, demonstrating integration of civic engagement into its programming.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Local capacity building through WEP-India
      Launched WEP-India in Bangalore in 2016 with an independent board and country director to expand local operations and strengthen organizational sustainability in India.
    • Operation of Leadership Academies in India
      Runs Leadership Academies established in Madurai (2002), Hyderabad (2007), and Kadapa (2012) to support women's education and leadership development, serving as hubs for educational and community engagement programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$288K
Contributions & grants$247K86%
Program service revenue$10K3%
Investment income$32K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$380K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$346K
Cash$89K
Investments$252K
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$306K
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ZOE TIMMS EXE.DIRECTOR 40 $83K
board members · 7
  • DEB deVRIES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEEPIKA MANDREKAR — PRESIDENT
  • DONNA CAMPBELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • EKTA GHELANI — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHY HURLEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • NALINI DHAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • VEERU SRIVASTAVA — TREASURER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Amaha Health Partner — Co-founded by Neha Kirpal, a recipient of the Red Bangle Award, recognized for work in mental health access and education through technology.
  • Aravind Eye Hospital Partner — Collaborates with WEP to conduct career and health workshops for students.
  • Association for Integrated Rural Development (AIRD) Partner — Partner NGO implementing the WEP Academy in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
  • Centre for World Solidarity (CWS) Partner — Partner NGO implementing the WEP Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana.
  • Girls Thinking Global Partner — Co-founded and led by Deb DeVries and Kathy Hurley, who also serve on WEP's Board of Directors, indicating a leadership and organizational connection.
  • Microsoft Partner — Paige Johnson, VP Education Marketing at Microsoft, is a recipient of the Red Bangle Award, recognized for advancing educational opportunities through technology.
  • NGO partners Partner — WEP equips NGO partners with its career-readiness program and resources through the Collaboration Lab.
  • VFT, Aarti Home Partner — Partner NGO implementing the WEP Academy in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh.
  • edWeb.net Partner — Partner organization that sponsors and co-hosts edWebinars with WEP to support women's leadership.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Education as a Pathway to Economic Advancement
    methodology: education_for_economic_advancement
    By funding educational and leadership development programs for marginalized young women, the organization enables entry into sustainable careers because structured skill-building and leadership training address systemic barriers to economic participation.
  • Grassroots Leadership Through Student Co-Design
    methodology: student_centered_coding
    By involving students directly in co-designing curriculum and services through informal input and peer support, the organization ensures programs are culturally relevant and student-centered, because authentic participation increases ownership, adaptability, and effectiveness.
  • Mobile-First Mentorship for Career Readiness
    methodology: mobile_first_experiential_learning
    By combining mobile technology with mentor networks and project-based learning, the organization develops career preparedness in young women because accessible, interactive platforms increase reach, engagement, and real-world skill application.
  • Sisterhood-Based Holistic Development
    methodology: sisterhood_based_holistic_development
    By fostering a supportive sisterhood environment and integrating holistic, locally adapted programming, the organization builds leadership and career readiness in young women because peer relationships and cultural relevance enhance engagement, agency, and sustained impact.