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WOMEN PRESIDENTS' ORGANIZATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 300124321 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · women-presidents.com
revenue
$7.3M
expenses
$7.0M
net assets
$11K
employees
12
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND TO PROMOTE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH IN ALL INDUSTRIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) supports high-achieving women entrepreneurs through peer learning, leadership development, and recognition. The organization hosts an annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking, and publishes the annual "50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies" list. It operates globally with regional chapters and programming designed to elevate women business leaders.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.17M
    THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONSISTING OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES ON CURRENT BUSINESS TOPICS. ATTENDEES LEARNED VALUABLE BUSINESS TIPS AND ADVICE FROM EXPERT SPEAKERS AND OTHER WOMEN-BUSINESS OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELD REGIONAL PROGRAMMING IN COORDINATION WITH WOMEN ELEVATING WOMEN. INKIND DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE CONFERENCE TOTALED 68,428
  2. #2 $238K
    THE ORGANIZATION (WPO) PRODUCES AND PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL WEBCASTS ON SELECTED BUSINESS TOPICS, MAINTAINED A BLOG, AND WPO ALSO CONDUCTED AN ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY AND DEVELOPED A LIST OF 50 FASTEST GROWING WOMEN LED BUSINESSES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALSO INCLUDE COMMUNICATION OUTREACH THROUGH NEWSLETTER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LAUNCHED A NEW PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS OWNERS OF THE 50 FASTEST COHORT. INKIND DONATIONS RECEIVED TOTAL 0 IN 2023.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies
Annual recognition program that ranks and celebrates the fastest-growing women-led businesses globally
Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum
Annual signature event featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, peer learning, and networking for women business leaders
WPO Chapter Program
Regional peer groups facilitated by Chapter Chairs that meet monthly for support, education, and collaboration
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver leadership and business transition training programs
      Provides capacity-building programs including the Leading Business and Personal Transitions Program developed with Harvard Business School, offered in multiple annual sessions, and ongoing training for Chapter Chairs to strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Host national forums and conferences for women entrepreneurs
      Organizes large-scale events such as the annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum and other conferences—including Go for the Greens, W.E.W. Experience, and co-presented summits—featuring keynotes, workshops, and peer collaboration opportunities for hundreds of women entrepreneurs.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Operate local chapter network for women entrepreneurs
      Manages a network of 145+ local chapters across 10+ countries, led by trained Chapter Chairs who recruit members, facilitate monthly meetings, and deliver programming to build peer relationships and support business growth.
  • Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
    • Produce educational content and communications
      Produces webcasts, blog content, newsletters, and economic impact surveys on business topics to support women entrepreneurs; maintains regular communication outreach to membership.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognize high-growth women-owned and -led businesses
      Annually publishes the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies list and the Women2Watch list, honoring sustained business growth and impact among women entrepreneurs globally, with ongoing programming for recognized cohorts.
  • Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
    • Support strategic partnerships and outreach
      Fosters organizational sponsorships and collaborates with external organizations such as 100 Black Men of America to expand recognition and support for women entrepreneurs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.28M
Contributions & grants$532K7%
Program service revenue$6.66M91%
Investment income$89K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.01M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.67M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.18M
Cash$1.41M
Investments$1.41M
Liabilities$5.17M
Net assets$11K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CAMILLE BURNS CEO & PRESID 35 $355K
KIRSTEN WYNN DIRECTOR OF 35 $216K
SARA CHARBONNET COO 35 $190K
MEGAN MCDONOUGH DIR OF DEVEL 35 $187K
JUDY WAAK-PEARCE PROGRAM MANA 35 $115K
board members · 20
  • ALINA MARTIN START 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE WHELAN START 2024 END 2025 — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA HUTCHINSON MD — DIRECTOR
  • BETTY HINES — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA SEELYE TERM ENDS NOV 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • CLAUDIA MIRZA TERM ENDS 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • ELAINE BUXTON — VICE CHAIR
  • FORTUNATE MDANDA 2024 TREASURER — ASST TREASUR
  • HETAL PARIKH — DIRECTOR
  • IDA ABKALKHANI TERM ENDS NOV 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • J LYNN ANDERSON START 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD ENDS 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • KATHIE OKUN TERM ENDS 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY BOELTER — CHAIR 2024
  • KERRIE HESLIN — SECRETARY
  • LYNDA APPLEGATE TERM ENDS 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • MARGERY KRAUS — CHAIR EMERIA
  • MARIL MACDONALD TERM ENDS 2024 — SECRETARY
  • MICHELE BAILEY TERM ENDS 2024 — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLETTE ALGENE JACOBS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • 100 Black Men of America Partner — Collaborated with WPO for over a decade to identify and honor successful local women entrepreneurs through the Women of Color Achievement Awards.
  • 100 Black Men of America Partner — Coordinated regional programming during the pandemic.
  • BMO Partner — BMO has sponsored WPO for a decade, citing measurable financial value and market impact through support of women entrepreneurs.
  • David Ager Partner — HBS professor who co-designed the Leading Business and Personal Transitions Program for WPO
  • Dr. Marsha Firestone Partner — Founded WPO in 1997 and is recognized as the organization's founder.
  • Harvard Business School Partner — Hosted and co-developed the Leading Business and Personal Transitions Program with WPO
  • Idealist.org Partner — Partners with Idealist.org to post job opportunities.
  • J.P. Morgan Commercial Bank Partner — Sponsored the 18th annual 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies recognition program.
  • J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking Partner — Collaborated to open nominations for the 2026 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies.
  • J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking Partner — Collaborates with WPO to announce the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies ranking.
  • Lynda Applegate Partner — HBS professor who co-designed the Leading Business and Personal Transitions Program for WPO
  • Prudential Financial Partner — Acted as Premier Sponsor of the 2025 Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum.
  • Wells Fargo Funder — Supported the launch and implementation of the Leading Business and Personal Transitions Program
  • Wells Fargo Partner — Co-presents the WBC Women's Capital Summit with WPO.
  • Women Elevating Women Partner — Collaborates on regional programming and annual conference activities.
  • Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.)™ Partner — Co-presents the Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards with WPO.
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.

  • Decentralized Peer-Led Chapter Model
    methodology: peer_led_chapter_model
    By organizing local chapters led by trained, peer-recognized women CEOs, we scale leadership development and program delivery because decentralized, peer-driven leadership increases regional accessibility, strengthens trust, and enhances relevance through local ownership.
  • Integrated Executive Education and Peer Engagement
    methodology: executive_education_partnership
    By combining expert-led executive education with peer learning among women business owners, we produce transformative leadership growth because the integration of academic rigor with peer support enhances knowledge retention and drives actionable business strategies.
  • Peer-Led Learning and Mutual Support Model
    methodology: peer_advisory
    By facilitating structured peer group meetings among non-competitive women entrepreneurs, we produce business growth and leadership development because shared vulnerability and mutual problem-solving foster trust, generate actionable strategies, and sustain long-term engagement.
  • Research and Recognition to Elevate Visibility
    methodology: research_and_visibility_elevation
    By publishing research and publicly recognizing high-impact women-led businesses, we increase market visibility and influence because credible data and public acknowledgment validate success and inspire replication and investment.