irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $310KJOURNAL - THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL WITH FOUR ISSUES PER YEAR AND A BI-YEARLY NEWSLETTER.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Feminist Economics Journal
Peer-reviewed scholarly journal published four times per year, featuring research on gender, economics, and social policy; includes a bi-annual newsletter
IAFFE Academy
Professional development series offering guidance on publishing in economics, peer review, and academic career advancement for emerging scholars
IAFFE Feminist Economics School (FE101)
Foundational educational program introducing core concepts and methods in feminist economics, offered online to a global audience
IAFFE Online Events
Hosts webinars, fireside chats, and panel discussions on feminist economics topics such as care policy, reproductive justice, and anti-racist political economy
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Facilitating member engagement and communicationMaintains electronic mailing networks, listservs, and online platforms (including MemberClicks and WhatsApp) to enable low-cost, rapid communication among members. Makes event recordings publicly accessible to broaden outreach.
- Production of newsletters and research resourcesIssues a monthly newsletter reporting on feminist economics activities, opportunities, and resources, and compiles bibliographies, course syllabi, and working papers to support teaching and research in the field.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administration of research prizesAdministers the annual Rhonda Williams Prize by selecting awardees, recognizing outstanding contributions to feminist economics scholarship.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advancing feminist economic advocacyOrganizes sessions at national and international economics meetings and issues public statements in support of gender justice, human rights, and democratic self-rule. Examples include advocacy for Associate Professor Emel Memiş and opposition to U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, with calls for cessation of global wars and protection of democratic processes.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Building member capacity and professional skillsProvides training in communications and other skills to enhance members' ability to influence policy and practice beyond academia, and supports mentoring relationships and connections with social movements, policy institutions, and NGOs.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Hosting public online events and educational programmingOffers accessible educational programming including FE101: Feminist Economics School and the IAFFE Academy series, which provide foundational knowledge and professional development (e.g., publishing guidance) for members and the public. Recordings of past events are made available via YouTube.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Organizing annual and year-round eventsHosts an annual in-person and remote conference that brings together academics, activists, and practitioners to present research and plan future work, along with year-round online and in-person events to stimulate research and share expertise in feminist economics. Recent conferences have included over 800 participants from 85 countries and more than 80 presenters.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Providing member benefits and inclusion initiativesOffers member-only benefits including free journal access, discounted conference registration, mentorship programs, and promotes inclusion across dimensions of diversity such as seniority and income to ensure equitable representation.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Providing travel grants and funding supportFunds travel grants and service contracts to support member participation in conferences and other professional activities, enhancing access and inclusion for members across income levels and regions.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publication of Feminist Economics journalProduces and publishes the peer-reviewed scholarly journal Feminist Economics four times per year to advance gender-aware economic research and discourse. The journal disseminates feminist research and supports academic inquiry in the field of economics.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Supporting organizational governance and structureOversees strategic direction through a Board of Directors and conducts organizational work via member-led committees focused on key functional areas, ensuring inclusive and participatory governance.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Supporting regional and community-based networksOperates regional networks in East & South Asia, Africa, MENA, and Latin America, and supports member-led communities of practice by region or language. Establishing regional committees or hubs to strengthen engagement and connectivity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting thematic research initiativesLeads multi-year research series such as the Barriers to Feminist Economics project, which uses the Four I’s framework to analyze systemic obstacles in the field.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.39M
Contributions & grants$1.00M72%
Program service revenue$282K20%
Investment income$103K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.07M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$575K
Grants paid out$171K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.03M
Cash$1.67M
Investments$999K
Liabilities$37K
Net assets$3.99M
Liquid reserves29.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +207.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ELISSA BRAUNSTEIN — EDITOR
- FATIMAH KELLEHER — DIRECTOR
- HAROON AKRAM-LODHI — DIRECTOR
- KANCHANA RUWANPURA — DIRECTOR
- LEE BADGETT — OUTGOING PRESIDENT
- LUIZA NASSIF — DIRECTOR
- LYNDA PICKBOURN — SECRETARY
- MARCELLA CORSI — DIRECTOR
- REBECA GOMEZ BETANCOURT — DIRECTOR
- SAKIKO FUKUDA-PARR — DIRECTOR
- SARA CANTILLON — PRESIDENT
- SHAIANNE OSTERREICH — TREASURER
- SHEBA TEJANI — DIRECTOR
- SMRITI RAO — SECRETARY
- VALERIA ESQUIVEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- ASSA Partner — Collaborates to organize sessions at ASSA meetings.
- ASSA Partner — IAFFE participates in events with ASSA.
- American Economic Association Partner — IAFFE was founded following a gathering of women economists at the American Economic Association Conference.
- Assumption University Partner — Employing institution of board member Smriti Rao, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- Board of Directors Partner — Diverse leadership team guiding the organization's mission and activities
- Colorado State University Partner — Employing institution of board member Elissa Braunstein, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- ENS Lyon Partner — Co-affiliating institution of board member Rebeca Gomez Betancourt, indicating institutional collaboration.
- Feminist Economics Network — IAFFE is associated with the journal Feminist Economics, which it supports as part of its scholarly network.
- Glasgow Caledonian University Partner — Employing institution of board member Sara Cantillon, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- Ithaca College Partner — Employing institution of board member Shaianne Osterreich, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- Mount Holyoke College Partner — Employing institution of board member Lynda Pickbourn, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- Nawi Afrifem Macroeconomics Collective Partner — Affiliated organization of board member Fatimah Ya-Fanah Kelleher, indicating collaborative ties with a feminist macroeconomics network.
- Online Events Committee Coalition — Curates the IAFFE Online Events Series and includes IAFFE members who help shape the organization's event programming.
- Rhonda Williams Prize Committee Partner — Committee responsible for administering the Rhonda Williams Prize
- Sapienza University of Rome Partner — Employing institution of board member Marcella Corsi, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- Stephanie Seguino Partner — Photographer whose work is featured in IAFFE's materials.
- The Bridge Sisters Partner — Consulting partner that provided guidance and feedback during IAFFE’s strategic planning process.
- The New School Partner — Employing institution of board member Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- Travel Fund/Grants Committee Partner — Committee that awards travel grants to members for conference participation
- Trent University Partner — Employing institution of board member Haroon Akram-Lodhi, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Partner — Collaborated with UN Women on the Gender and Economics Training Manual.
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) Partner — Employing institution of board member Luiza Nassif, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- University of Birmingham Partner — Employing institution of board member Sheba Tejani, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- University of Gothenburg Partner — Employing institution of board member Kanchana Ruwanpura, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- University of Lyon 2 Partner — Employing institution of board member Rebeca Gomez Betancourt, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- University of Massachusetts Amherst Partner — Hosted the 33rd Annual Conference in 2025.
- University of Rhode Island Partner — Employing institution of board member Smita Ramnarain, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration.
- o[en studios Partner — Consulting partner that supported IAFFE’s strategic planning process through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- social media Partner — Follows and engages with audiences on social media platforms
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.
- Gender-Aware and Intersectional Research Integrationmethodology: gender-aware research and policy analysisBy integrating gender awareness and intersectional identities into economic research and policy analysis, the organization advances gender justice because centering marginalized perspectives reveals structural inequalities and informs more equitable policy.
- Global Community-Building Through Sustained Dialoguemethodology: global-dialogue-and-resource-sharingBy fostering global dialogue, solidarity networks, and regionally grounded communities of practice, the organization strengthens the field of feminist economics because sustained cross-regional engagement amplifies marginalized voices and supports knowledge co-creation across contexts.
- Inclusive and Pluralistic Scholarly Exchangemethodology: inclusive_scholarly_exchangeBy fostering a pluralistic and inclusive space for diverse methodological approaches and heterodox perspectives, the organization advances feminist economics because this openness strengthens interdisciplinary inquiry and challenges dominant economic paradigms.
- Research-to-Practice Ecosystemmethodology: research-to-practice_translationBy connecting researchers, activists, and policymakers and translating research into policy and practice, the organization enhances real-world impact because sustained collaboration across sectors increases the relevance and adoption of feminist economic insights.