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FeministCom Foundation

Woodstock, NY · EIN 810588319 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE R23 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · feminist.com
revenue
$155K
expenses
$156K
net assets
$29K
employees
mission · from form 990

To inform and educate the public of, and to promote public interest in, the political, health, and educational issues related to women by maintaining a unique interactional website containing up-to-date information on a broad range of women's issues.

profile · synthesized from sources

FeministCom Foundation operates an educational website dedicated to informing the public about women's political, health, and educational issues. The organization promotes public interest in feminism through historical timelines, legislative milestones, and advocacy resources. Its primary activity is maintaining an online platform that documents and analyzes the evolution of the feminist movement in the United States.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Explainer Series
Provides accessible explanations of key feminist legislation and concepts such as the 19th Amendment, Title IX, the Equal Rights Amendment, and intersectionality.
History of Feminism Timeline
Interactive educational resource documenting key moments, legislation, and figures in the U.S. feminist movement across three waves, with links to external resources for deeper learning.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Hosting salons and convenings on feminist issues
      Organizes in-person and virtual gatherings, salons, and conferences to discuss contemporary feminist topics, including leadership, allyship, spirituality, and the well-being of girls and boys. Events have included multi-city series, anniversary conferences, and intimate salons at Gloria Steinem’s home, with documented outcomes such as reports and ongoing dialogue platforms.
  • Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
    • Operating an educational website on feminism and gender equality
      Maintains and updates an interactive website that informs the public about political, health, and educational issues related to women, including the history of feminism, key legislation, influential figures, and current feminist movements. The platform has served as a digital hub for feminist resources and connection for three decades.
  • Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
    • Running advocacy campaigns for gender justice
      Leads public advocacy initiatives such as the Envision Equality project, which amplifies visions for a gender-just future through published articles (e.g., in Forbes.com) and digital campaigns using hashtags like #EnvisionEquality. Also conducts interviews with feminist leaders on mobilization strategies and calls to action.
  • Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Supporting women's leadership development programs
      Advances women's leadership through capacity-building initiatives, including directing book proceeds to the Women & Leadership Initiative, convening strategy sessions with thought leaders, and organizing event series tied to publications on women's political representation and leadership.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Conducting and publishing research on feminist leadership and youth engagement
      Published a report based on the 2014 Young Voices convening, which brought together over 60 cross-sector leaders to strategize improvements for the lives of girls and boys, with plans for ongoing work through online platforms and future events.
    • Curating and maintaining directories of feminist organizations and media
      Provides curated resource hubs and directories that connect users with trusted feminist organizations, nonprofits, initiatives, publications, podcasts, platforms, and voices to support engagement and action. These directories are regularly updated and serve as access points for information and advocacy opportunities.
    • Funding feminist initiatives through merchandise sales
      Funds its mission and supports external organizations by directing proceeds from the sale of the "We Are Linked Not Ranked" bracelet, a collaborative product created with Gloria Steinem. Starting March 1, 2024, 50% of bracelet sale proceeds are directed to Gloria's Foundation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$158K102%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$38K
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$29K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +196.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Marianne Schnall President/Treasurer 40 $28K
Sarah Henry Trustee 1 $10K
board members · 1
  • Susan Swan — Trustee
relationships · 46

Who they work with

  • Amy Richards, Soapbox, Inc. Partner — Collaborated with Feminist.com on the Young Voices initiative.
  • Antoinette Klatzky, Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute Partner — Collaborated with Feminist.com on the Young Voices initiative.
  • Carol Gilligan, New York University Partner — Collaborated with Feminist.com on the Young Voices initiative.
  • Clifton Consulting Partner — Supporter of Feminist.com's Women & Leadership Initiative.
  • Eileen Fisher Community Foundation Funder — Sponsored the 2015 20th anniversary conference
  • Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute Partner — Partnered on the 2014 Young Voices convening
  • Equality Now Partner — Received first web presence through Feminist.com in 1995
  • Forbes.com Partner — Published a series of articles as part of the Envision Equality digital campaign.
  • Girls Inc. Partner — Received first web presence through Feminist.com in 1995
  • Gloria Steinem Partner — Collaborated with FeministCom Foundation to design the "We Are Linked Not Ranked" bracelet.
  • Gloria Steinem Partner — Hosted Feminist.com’s salon events at her home in 2012 and 2025.
  • Gloria Steinem Partner — Hosted a salon event at Gloria Steinem's home, indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • Gloria Steinem Partner — Longtime supporter and partner in creating the "We Are Linked Not Ranked" bracelet initiative.
  • Gloria's Foundation Funder — Receives 50% of proceeds from the "We Are Linked Not Ranked" bracelet sales beginning March 1, 2024.
  • Gloria’s Foundation Partner — Co-beneficiary of proceeds from the "We Are Linked Not Ranked" bracelet sales.
  • Maiden Nation Partner — Co-developed the Imagine Project to create charitable bracelets, in collaboration with FeministCom Foundation.
  • Marianne Schnall Partner — Founder of Feminist.com and journalist who initiated the interview series with feminist leaders.
  • Marianne Schnall Partner — Host of the Shiftmakers podcast and contributor of interview archives featuring feminist leaders.
  • Marianne Schnall Partner — Journalist and feminist activist who founded Feminist.com
  • Marianne Schnall, Feminist.com Partner — Co-organized the Young Voices initiative with Feminist.com.
  • Ms. Foundation Partner — Received first web presence through Feminist.com in 1995
  • Ms. Magazine Coalition — Co-founded Ms. Magazine to amplify feminist voices and journalism.
  • National Organization for Women Coalition — Co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) as a key political force in liberal feminism.
  • NoVo Foundation Funder — Sponsored the 2015 20th anniversary conference
  • NoVo Foundation Funder — Supporter of Feminist.com's Women & Leadership Initiative.
  • Omega Women’s Leadership Center Funder — Sponsored the 2015 20th anniversary conference
  • Perisphere Media Partner — Supporter of Feminist.com's Women & Leadership Initiative.
  • Political Parity Partner — Partnered on the 2014 Washington, DC event on women's leadership
  • Political Parity Partner — Partnered with Feminist.com on events and a blog series related to women's leadership and the Women & Leadership Initiative.
  • RTM Limited Funder — Supported the 2017 "Women & Men as Allies" salon
+ 16 more
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.

  • Convener Model for Collective Action
    methodology: movement_convening
    By bringing together diverse feminist voices, organizations, and stakeholders across generations and issues, the foundation fosters collaboration, reduces siloed efforts, and mobilizes coordinated public action because collective dialogue strengthens movement cohesion and impact.
  • Curated Amplification of Feminist Voices
    methodology: curated_amplification
    By intentionally selecting and elevating diverse feminist stories, leaders, and organizations through multimedia platforms and digital campaigns, the foundation increases public engagement and shifts cultural narratives because visibility drives validation, empathy, and action.
  • Intergenerational Dialogue as Movement Strengthening
    methodology: intergenerational_dialogue
    By creating structured spaces—both in-person and discursive—for cross-generational feminist exchange, the foundation deepens movement continuity and shared strategy because bridging generational perspectives fosters mutual understanding, reduces fragmentation, and sustains long-term activism.
  • Narrative Reclamation Through Collective Voice
    methodology: narrative_reclamation
    By uplifting marginalized and diverse feminist perspectives in public discourse, the foundation challenges dominant narratives and advances equity because shifting who is heard and how changes cultural attitudes and policy priorities.
  • Network-Based Resource Connection
    methodology: network-based resource connection
    By curating and connecting individuals to trusted external organizations and resources, the foundation expands access to support and action opportunities because leveraging partner networks increases reach, relevance, and responsiveness beyond what a single organization can provide.