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NEW YORK WOMEN'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 141845651 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S31 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · nywcc.org
revenue
$715K
expenses
$401K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
13
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

The New York Womens Chamber of Commerce is a 501c3 charitable organization commited to economically empowering women disadvantaged minorities. Our mission is to help them start, build, and expand small business

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 to support women, particularly women of color, in starting and growing small businesses. It provides business training, advocacy, and access to capital and contracting opportunities. The organization operates primarily in New York City, focusing on economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $153K
    Womens Microenterprise Initiatives Our Womens Microenterprise Initiatives supports women and other economically disadvantaged individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. NYWCC provides comprehensive business development services - including training, one-on-one coaching, access to capital, and ongoing support - to help launch and grow successful microenterprises such as home-based, retail, and online ventures.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

ContractHER Procurement Fair
Annual event connecting women entrepreneurs with corporate and government procurement opportunities to increase contracting for women-owned businesses.
Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program
Supports women and minority entrepreneurs in applying for and obtaining MWBE certification and accessing government contracting opportunities.
State of the Women in Business
Annual forum highlighting the status and achievements of women entrepreneurs in New York, featuring policy discussions and business recognition.
Taste of Harlem
Community event promoting local businesses, arts, and cultural assets in Harlem, providing visibility and economic development opportunities for women-owned businesses.
Women's Microenterprise Initiative
Provides comprehensive business development services including training, coaching, and access to capital for women and economically disadvantaged individuals to launch and grow microenterprises.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Small Business Technical Assistance 3 activities
    • Deliver business development services and training to women entrepreneurs
      Provides comprehensive business development services including training, one-on-one coaching, capital planning support, and ongoing technical assistance to help women, immigrant, and economically disadvantaged individuals launch and grow microenterprises across diverse sectors such as retail, food services, childcare, and personal care.
    • Provide technical assistance for commercial leasing
      Hosts Commercial Lease Assistance Program clinics in partnership with NYC SBS to help small businesses navigate lease issues and secure favorable commercial leasing terms.
    • Support access to capital for entrepreneurs
      Offers Financial Growth Lab webinars and other programming focused on the 5 C's of capital, capital planning, and lender evaluation criteria to prepare women entrepreneurs for financing; facilitated access to $65 billion in capital and supported $20 billion in PPP loans and $1 million in grants during the pandemic.
  • MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 2 activities
    • Facilitate access to funding and contracting opportunities
      Co-hosts webinars with NYC SBS and BENYC on funding opportunities and organizes events like the ContractHER Procurement Fair (2025 and 2026) to connect women-owned businesses with procurement contracts; aided entrepreneurs in securing $100 billion in procurement contracts and $45 million in contracts through advocacy and support.
    • Support certification for MWBEs and women entrepreneurs
      Provides mentorship, guidance, and direct support to entrepreneurs applying for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification through its MWBE Center and Women Microenterprise Institute; assisted over 1,000 entrepreneurs in certification applications and supported 15,000 women and minority entrepreneurs in program applications.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Advocate for women and minority business inclusion in public contracting
      Represents members' interests in public policy discussions and played a key role in the passage of Local Law 1 and Article 15-A, which mandate M/WBE participation in New York City and State projects, advancing equitable access to government contracts.
  • Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
    • Award grants to women-owned small businesses
      Funds more than 145 grants of $10,000 each to eligible women entrepreneurs and small business owners on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Connect members with corporate and government contracting networks
      Hosts business forums and networking events that link members with government agencies and corporate partners to expand contracting and business development opportunities.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Organize economic forums and community engagement events
      Convenes annual events such as the State of the Women & Women's Economic Forum, Taste of Harlem, and the Latina's Entrepreneurs Brunch to assess economic conditions, celebrate progress, and support community engagement among women entrepreneurs in New York.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Promote member visibility and business recognition
      Increases visibility and credibility of members through a member directory, marketing campaigns, advertising, business recognition initiatives, and production of neighborhood guides and business directories that highlight local enterprises and cultural assets in New York.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Deliver digital skills and financial management training
      Hosts webinars on QuickBooks 101, search engine optimization, and financial recordkeeping to improve small business owners’ accounting, online visibility, and operational efficiency; hosted a QuickBooks 101 webinar on August 5, 2026.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$715K
Contributions & grants$434K61%
Program service revenue$160K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$121K
expenses
Total expenses$401K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$150K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.75M
Cash$955K
Investments$0
Liabilities$494K
Net assets$1.25M
Liquid reserves28.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -26.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
QUENIA ABREU PRESIDENT 40 $82K
board members · 8
  • ANASA SCOTT-LAUDE — MEMBER
  • BILCENIA CABREJA — MEMBER
  • JAGIL ROSARIO — MEMBER
  • JUNE ANDREWS — TREASURER
  • LEILA ARBAJE — MEMBER
  • ORLANDO OVALLES — VICE TREASURER
  • ROBIN C GREENE — SECRETARY
  • RUTH HULSE — CHAIR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • BENYC Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on funding for NYC small businesses.
  • BENYC Partner — Co-hosts a webinar with NYWCC and NYC SBS to help small business owners access funding.
  • City College Partner — Partners on business procurement initiatives to expand contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses.
  • City of New York Government — Partners with the City of New York on economic development and policy initiatives to support women entrepreneurs.
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborates on initiatives such as "Doing Business with Columbia University" to connect women-owned businesses with institutional procurement opportunities.
  • Fortune 500 companies Partner — Sponsors of the Women’s Chamber corporate sponsorship program
  • Fortune 500 corporations Partner — Corporate sponsor providing support to the Women's Chamber.
  • LISC Partner — Partners with NYWCC to manage and award grants to small businesses.
  • Mayor's MWBE Advisory Board Network — Member of the Mayor’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Advisory Board.
  • NYC Department of Small Business Services Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on funding for NYC small businesses.
  • NYC SBS Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on QuickBooks 101 for small business owners.
  • NYS Small Business Services Partner — Collaborates on hosting webinars and clinics for small business support, including commercial leasing and funding.
  • New York City Department of Education Network — Member of the MWBE Advisory Board for the Department of Education.
  • New York City Department of Small Business Services Partner — Co-hosts a Commercial Lease Assistance Program clinic with NYWCC.
  • School Construction Authority (SCA) Network — Member of the MWBE Advisory Board for the School Construction Authority.
  • State of New York Government — Collaborates with the State of New York to advance policy and economic opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses.
  • Verizon Partner — Collaborates with NYWCC on a grant program for women-owned small businesses.
  • educational institutions Partner — Corporate sponsor collaborating with the Women's Chamber.
  • educational institutions Partner — Sponsors of the Women’s Chamber corporate sponsorship program
  • government agencies Government — Corporate sponsor and partner in supporting women-owned businesses.
  • government agencies Government — Sponsors of the Women’s Chamber corporate sponsorship program
  • non-profit organizations Partner — Collaborating organizational partner in the Women's Chamber corporate sponsorship program.
  • non-profit organizations Partner — Sponsors of the Women’s Chamber corporate sponsorship program
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.

  • Barrier Reduction Through Institutional Collaboration
    methodology: barrier_reduction
    By collaborating with institutions to remove systemic barriers, the organization increases inclusion in economic opportunities because structural constraints—such as procurement policies or access requirements—are key impediments to the success of women and minority entrepreneurs.
  • Collective Advocacy for Policy Change
    methodology: collective_advocacy
    By acting as a unified voice for women and minority entrepreneurs in public policy and economic development discussions, the organization advances equity because systemic change requires organized influence to shift decision-making power and resource allocation.
  • Integrated Microenterprise Development
    methodology: integrated microenterprise development
    By combining business training, coaching, capital access, and ongoing support into a single program, the organization fosters successful microenterprise creation and growth because holistic support addresses the interconnected barriers women entrepreneurs face in achieving economic self-sufficiency.
  • Network-Brokering for Economic Opportunity
    methodology: network_brokering
    By connecting women and minority entrepreneurs to business networks, clients, funding, and contracting opportunities, the organization increases economic participation because access to relationships and markets is a critical determinant of business success for marginalized entrepreneurs.