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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT COALITION OF NYC
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 844687643 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P84 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · wecnyc.org
revenue
$843K
expenses
$421K
net assets
$597K
employees
10
volunteers
30
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

WECNYC BUILDS UNITY AND POWER AMONG COMMUNITIES OF DIVERSE IMMIGRANT WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLECTIVE SUPPORT, DIRECT SERVICES AND PRACTICING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Women Empowerment Coalition of NYC (WECNYC) builds power among diverse immigrant women through education, civic engagement, and direct services. The organization serves immigrant women and survivors of domestic violence across New York City, with programs in job training, food distribution, mental health support, and advocacy. WECNYC advances policy change through community organizing and participatory democracy initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    JOB TRAINING PROGRAM PREPARING FOR JOB INTERVIEWS AND DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM.
  2. #2 $0
    SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM DELIVERING SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, WITH SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Domestic Violence Services
Provides case management and mental health workshops for women survivors of domestic violence.
Equity Budget Campaign For AAPI
Supports Asian American and Pacific Islander-serving organizations to improve language access and cultural support services.
Food Pantry Services
Bi-weekly food distribution program serving thousands of families and individuals across New York City.
Job Training Program
Prepares participants for job interviews and includes digital literacy training.
Participatory Budgeting Project
Engages community members in deciding how public funds are spent in their neighborhoods through workshops and voting processes.
Recognize MENA NY
Advocacy campaign to create a distinct demographic category for Middle Eastern and North African individuals in New York State data systems.
Secure Jobs NYC Campaign
Advocacy effort to protect workers in New York City from unjust firings and promote job security.
Voter Registration
Year-round voter registration efforts including workshops and outreach to historically underrepresented communities.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for women's rights and social justice
      Advocates for women's rights at local, state, and federal levels, including campaigns to expand language access, prevent ICE collaboration with government agencies, support survivors of domestic violence, promote equitable redistricting, and advance data equity through the MENA Bill. Engages in public testimony, rallies, lobbying, and coalition-building.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Digital literacy and ESL education programs
      Provides hands-on digital literacy training covering computers, mobile devices, software, email, internet tools, and online safety. Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes focused on speaking, listening, reading, writing, and practical use for employment and civic engagement.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Direct support services for survivors of domestic violence
      Provides comprehensive support to women and families in domestic violence crises, including safety planning, emotional support, case management, referrals to legal, housing, healthcare, and counseling services, and mental health workshops. Services are delivered directly and in partnership with community organizations.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food distribution and pantry programs
      Operates food pantry programs including bi-weekly food distribution events serving thousands of families in NYC, a school-based pantry in partnership with NYC Foodbank, and a program operating under the name MAT CAMPO.
  • Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 1 activity
    • Leadership development and civic engagement programs
      Builds leadership capacity among women, particularly from immigrant and underrepresented communities, through trainings, voter registration (over 500 new voters), community forums, and civic education. Includes initiatives like founding the Union of Arab Women and conducting redistricting education in Arabic.
  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
    • Mental health program development and clinical support
      Designed and implemented a mental health program at the Arab American Association of NY, providing ongoing clinical supervision and training. Also delivers mental health workshops as part of domestic violence support services.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Workforce development and job readiness training
      Offers job readiness programming including resume writing, cover letters, mock interviews, professional communication coaching, networking opportunities, and career mentorship. Also provides entrepreneurship training in business planning, marketing, and financial management.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth development programming
      Operates a youth development program offering structured activities and support for young people in the community.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$843K
Contributions & grants$832K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$421K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$250K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$597K
Cash$344K
Investments$0
Liabilities$200
Net assets$597K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +118.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SOMIA ELROWMEIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $89K
board members · 5
  • GINA LACAYO — BOARD MEMBER
  • IVAL GRANT-WILLIAMS — TREASURER
  • MON YUCK YU — BOARD VICE CHAIR
  • SANDY LULU — BOARD CHAIRPERSON
  • Shyola Lloyd-Priester — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Arab American Association of NY Partner — Collaborated to design, develop, and implement a mental health program.
  • Arab American Association of NYC Partner — Recognized as a donor to WECNYC
  • Ayoon Boutique Partner — Recognized as a donor to WECNYC
  • Brooklyn Org Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the WECNYC 5th Anniversary Gala
  • Councilmember Tiffany Cabán Partner — Collaborated on introducing and passing legislation to support survivors of domestic violence.
  • Councilmember Tiffany Cabán Partner — Collaborated on introducing legislation to support survivors of domestic violence.
  • Korean American Family Service Center Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the WECNYC 5th Anniversary Gala
  • MAT CAMPO Partner — Collaborative food pantry program operated by Women Empowerment Coalition of NYC.
  • NYC Foodbank Partner — Partnership to operate a school food pantry.
  • NYIC Partner — Jointly participated in press conferences, rallies, and informational sessions on proposed legislation.
  • NYIC Partner — Partnered on advocacy campaigns including "Funds to Excluded Workers" and "Our City Our Vote."
  • Poetica Coffee Partner — Recognized as a donor to WECNYC
  • Prospect Park Alliance Partner — Recognized as a donor to WECNYC
  • Rocca Cafe & Lounge Partner — Recognized as a donor to WECNYC
  • Union of Arab Women Partner — Founding initiative established by the founder of Women Empowerment Coalition of NYC to advance civic and political engagement among Arab women in New York City.
  • local businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses to provide networking and employment opportunities for program participants.
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.

  • Integrated Skills and Workforce Development Model
    methodology: integrated-workforce-support
    By combining English and digital literacy training with hands-on technology practice, workforce preparation, and personalized support, the organization builds economic independence because practical skill-building increases employability and long-term career advancement.
  • Leadership Development through Mentorship and Civic Engagement
    methodology: leadership-development-through-mentorship
    By integrating mentorship, leadership development, and civic engagement practices, the organization nurtures leaders from immigrant women communities who can advance justice movements, because sustained personal development combined with political participation builds intergenerational solidarity and systemic influence.
  • Storytelling and Peer Learning for Empowerment
    methodology: storytelling-based-empowerment
    By facilitating shared storytelling and peer learning among women from marginalized communities, the organization fosters empowerment and builds collective capacity, because lived-experience exchange strengthens trust, identity affirmation, and agency.
  • Trauma-Informed, Culturally Sensitive Support Model
    methodology: trauma-informed support
    By using a compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical approach grounded in client-centered theory, motivational interviewing, and CBT, the organization supports healing and empowerment among survivors of domestic violence because respectful, confidential engagement validates trauma and restores autonomy.