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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WESTCHESTER

TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 131716961 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · lwvw.org

revenue

$11K

expenses

$13K

net assets

$5K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The League of Women Voters of Westchester is a nonpartisan civic organization focused on voter education and engagement in Westchester County, NY. It conducts candidate forums, voter registration drives, and educational programs to inform voters and promote democratic participation. The organization emphasizes outreach to underrepresented communities and advocates for issues such as equal protection, quality education, and environmental sustainability.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Candidate Forums

Hosts and moderates candidate forums for local, state, and federal elections to educate voters on candidates and issues

County Budget Review

Annually reviews and analyzes the Westchester County budget, issuing consensus statements and advocating for policy changes

Naturalization Ceremonies

Participates in naturalization ceremonies to welcome new citizens and provide voter education

Voter Registration Drives

Conducts voter registration efforts targeting underrepresented communities and first-time voters

Youth Engagement

Engages young people through programs like Students Inside Albany and Youth Corps to promote civic participation

activities · 7 groups

What they do

Policy Advocacy & Research 3 activities
- Advocate for policy changes in government, environment, and social welfare
  
  Advocates for legislation and policy changes at the local and national level, including efforts related to redistricting, environmental protection (e.g., food scrap recycling), voting rights, quality education, healthcare access, and sustainable environments; historically advocated for the Sheppard-Towner Act, Social Security Act, and Civil Service reforms.
- Monitor and influence Westchester County government operations and budget
  
  Annually reviews, analyzes, and advocates on the Westchester County budget and government operations, with documented impact such as reducing the proposed property tax increase from 5.27% to 3.7% in 2026.
- Provide public information sessions on county budget and governance
  
  Hosts public information sessions on the Westchester County budget, many of which are recorded and published on YouTube to promote transparency and civic engagement.
Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 2 activities
- Organize and host candidate forums for federal, state, and local elections
  
  Plans, conducts, and makes recordings available for candidate forums for U.S. Congressional primaries, state primary elections, and local school board elections, including events for the U.S. Congressional District 17 Democratic Primary, June 2026 Primary Election, and May school board elections.
- Provide voter education and registration services
  
  Conducts ongoing voter registration activities across Westchester County and provides nonpartisan voter information through platforms like Vote411.org, where voters can access candidate responses by entering their home address.
Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Conduct research to inform policy advocacy
  
  Conducted a study on sewage that influenced county government to adopt stronger legislation, demonstrating use of research to support advocacy goals.
Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Host annual meetings and conventions
  
  Organizes and holds an annual meeting or convention in 2026 for the League of Women Voters of Westchester, including reviewing and voting on recommended positions.
Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Host public education events on civic and environmental issues
  
  Organizes educational events and conferences on topics such as plastics and endocrine disruptors, food scrap recycling, and early recycling efforts, including the Wa$te Wi$e Westchester conference and a screening of the documentary "Majority Rules".
Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
- Support municipal climate action through workshops
  
  Hosts Climate Smart Workshops to help municipalities access funding and implement climate-related projects.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produce and distribute a Directory of Officials for Westchester County
  
  Creates and maintains an interactive, searchable Directory of Officials that includes contact information, party affiliations, term end dates, government meeting streams, organizational charts, and maps for Westchester County.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$11K

Contributions & grants$11K100%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$13K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

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balance sheet

Total assets$5K

Cash—

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Liabilities—

Net assets$5K

4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.1%

relationships · 24

Who they work with

Hudson Valley Regional Council Partner — Collaborated with HVRC Clean Energy Communities Coordinator on a Climate Smart Workshop
LWV NYS Network — Part of the League of Women Voters of New York State network, sharing voter information and coordinating outreach efforts.
LWVNYS Network — Member of the League of Women Voters of New York State and supports its legislative priorities
LWVUS Network — Member of the League of Women Voters of the United States
Larchmont/Mamaroneck League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
League of Women Voters Education Fund Network — Shares and accesses studies through the League of Women Voters Education Fund Clearinghouse.
League of Women Voters of the United States Network — Member of the national League of Women Voters network.
National American Woman Suffrage Association Network — Originally formed within NAWSA in states where suffrage had already been attained.
New Castle League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
New Rochelle League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
New York State Board of Elections Government — References and links to resources from the New York State Board of Elections for voter registration and ballot access.
Northwest Westchester League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
Rivertowns League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
Rye/Rye Brook/Port Chester League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
Scarsdale League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
United Nations Government — One of the first organizations officially recognized by the United Nations as a non-governmental organization; maintains official observer status.
Westchester County Board of Elections Government — Collaborates with the Westchester County Board of Elections to provide accurate voter information and election details.
Westchester County Board of Elections Government — Collaborates with the Westchester County Board of Elections to support candidates running in county and local elections.
Westchester County Board of Legislators Government — Received a proclamation from the Board recognizing April 17, 2017 as League of Women Voters of Westchester Day.
Westchester County Board of Legislators Partner — Engages with the Board through budget advocacy and public policy monitoring.
Westchester County Executive Government — Monitors and responds to budget proposals and policy actions from the County Executive's office.
Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee Partner — Originally established by the League of Women Voters of Westchester; operates independently to promote fair and honest campaign practices.
White Plains League of Women Voters Coalition — Member local league within the League of Women Voters of Westchester County.
eight local leagues Coalition — Collaborates with eight local leagues to avoid duplication of voter registration efforts in Westchester County.

strategies · 3

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.

Consensus-Based Policy Advocacy

methodology: consensus-based_policy_development
By combining rigorous, multi-year fact-finding with internal consensus-building, the organization develops credible and unified policy positions that reflect collective member agreement, thereby strengthening the legitimacy and nonpartisan impact of its advocacy.
Integrated Local Civic Monitoring and Advocacy

methodology: civic_monitoring_and_education
By combining voter services, government monitoring, youth engagement, and issue-based education, the organization strengthens democratic participation at the local level because a multifaceted approach addresses both immediate informational needs and long-term civic infrastructure.
Nonpartisan Voter Education and Civic Engagement

methodology: nonpartisan_voter_education
By providing nonpartisan voter education, candidate forums, and accessible civic information, the organization increases informed and active participation in the electoral process because neutral, accurate, and accessible information builds public trust and lowers barriers to engagement.