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WOMEN'S E-NEWS
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 010578709 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · womensenews.org
revenue
$95K
expenses
$102K
net assets
$82K
employees
0
volunteers
1
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

WOMENS ENEWS IS THE DEFINTIVE SOURCE OF SUBSTANTITIVE NEWS - UNAVAILABLE ANYWHERE ELSE, COVERING ISSUES OF PARTICULAR CONCERN TO WOMEN AND PROVIDING WOMENS PERSPECTIVE OF PUBLIC POLICY. IT ENHANCES WOMENS ABILITY TO DEFINE THEIR OWN LIVES AND TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN EVERY SECTOR OF HUMAN ENDEAVOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

Women's eNews is an independent news agency founded in 2000 that provides substantive coverage of issues of particular concern to women, with a focus on public policy, human rights, and social justice. It amplifies women's perspectives often missing from mainstream media and serves as a platform for underreported stories affecting women and girls globally.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

GirlsGovern Town Hall
Platform for girls to voice solutions to issues affecting them, in partnership with GlobalGirl Media
Teen Voices
Youth-focused series highlighting issues affecting teenage girls, including justice system involvement and education equity
The Memo
Annual status report on U.S. women providing in-depth analysis of political, economic, and social conditions
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Advocates for policy reform and social justice through public commentary
      Publishes advocacy-oriented reporting and commentary on domestic violence, sexual assault, #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, reproductive rights, and legal reforms such as eliminating statutes of limitations in sexual assault cases. The organization amplifies marginalized voices and promotes awareness of issues like female pleasure as a public health concern and the misuse of "Parental Alienation Syndrome" in abuse cases.
  • Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 1 activity
    • Produces investigative journalism and news coverage on women's issues
      Publishes daily news articles, features, and investigative reports on critical issues affecting women and girls globally, including health, violence, politics, education, and social justice. The organization commissions freelance writers to produce 800-word articles daily and distributes content to major U.S. media outlets and readers in over 90 countries, reaching an estimated 3.5 million annual visitors.
  • Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 1 activity
    • Supports editorial and internship programs in New York City
      Operates an office near New York City Hall that supports editorial operations and hosts an internship program with transportation stipends provided to participants.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducts research on gender disparities in health and public policy
      Produces in-depth research and investigative reporting on systemic gender inequities, including underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls, fibromuscular dysplasia, endometriosis, breast cancer disparities among Black women, challenges faced by military women, and gender gaps in surgical fields. This includes award-winning investigations into incarcerated mothers, infant formula marketing, and microfinance initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$95K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-161
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$82K
Cash$82K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$82K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -33.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LORI SOKOL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $61K
board members · 1
  • ALICE DEAR — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 39

Who they work with

  • #SheWillBe Partner — Editorial partner under the Teen Voices program.
  • ACLU Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • Ackerman Institute for the Family Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • Afghan Women's Writing Project Partner — Editorial partner under the Teen Voices program.
  • Barbara Lee Family Foundation Funder — Funded the initial roundtable discussion that led to the creation of Women's eNews.
  • Brave Journeys/Pasos valientes Partner — Collaborated on a publication featuring stories from teen migrants, co-produced with students who crossed into the U.S.
  • Center for Community and Ethnic Media Partner — Awarded a 2nd Place Ippie to Women's eNews journalists for coverage of social issues affecting teens in New York.
  • Council of Europe Government — Critically references the Council of Europe's recommendations in coverage of French gender identification legislation.
  • Daraja Academy Partner — Editorial partner under the Teen Voices program.
  • Ford Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • Girls Write Now Partner — Editorial partner under the Teen Voices program.
  • GlobalGirl Media Partner — Editorial partner under the Teen Voices program.
  • Golden Seeds Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • ITVS Partner — Partner in the Women and Girls Lead initiative, combining documentaries and community engagement around issues facing women and girls.
  • Inter Press News Service Agency and International Fund for Agricultural Development Partner — Cosponsored the Micro-Finance Reporting Award won by a Women's eNews contributor.
  • Jewish Women's Archive Partner — Editorial partner under the Teen Voices program.
  • Kellogg Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • Legal Momentum Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • Loreen Arbus Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • Ms. Foundation for Women Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund Partner — Hosted the founding roundtable and underwrote the creation of Women’s eNews as an Internet-based news service.
  • National Council on Crime and Delinquency Partner — Awarded the PASS Award to a Women's eNews contributor for reporting on incarcerated mothers.
  • National Women’s Political Caucus Funder — Provided funding and awarded Women's eNews the Exceptional Merit in Media Award.
  • New York Women’s Bar Association Foundation Funder — Funded the “Girls and Justice in New York” series published by Women's eNews.
  • New York Women’s Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting Women's eNews.
  • Proud2Bme Partner — Editorial partner under the Teen Voices program.
  • Public Radio International Partner — Editorial partner distributing Women's eNews content through PRI’s Across Women’s Lives.
  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Partner — Featured in a WOMXN UP! podcast interview with its new CEO/President, Latanya Mapp.
  • Sy Syms Foundation Funder — Funds the Sy Syms Journalistic Excellence Program at Women's eNews.
  • Tea and Bannock Partner — Photo blog by and for Indigenous women featured on Women's eNews.
+ 9 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.

  • Amplification of Women's Voices Through Strategic Media Partnerships
    methodology: media-amplification-of-women-s-voices
    By distributing women-centered reporting through partnerships with global media and advocacy networks, the organization expands reach and public engagement, because strategic amplification ensures that women’s perspectives influence mainstream policy and cultural narratives.
  • Fact-Based, Evidence-Driven Feminist Narratives
    methodology: fact-based_storytelling
    By prioritizing fact-based storytelling and editorial rigor over ideological debate, the organization builds authoritative narratives that advance feminism through credibility and public trust, because evidence-driven reporting is more effective in influencing policy and shifting public understanding.
  • Intersectional Storytelling to Connect Gender Justice with Racial and Social Justice
    methodology: intersectional_journalism
    By applying an intersectional lens to reporting on gender-based violence and systemic discrimination, the organization fosters broader coalition-building and policy change, because connecting gender issues with racial and social justice movements strengthens advocacy impact.
  • Investigative and Analytical Journalism to Advance Gender Equity
    methodology: investigative_journalism
    By producing investigative and fact-based reporting on underreported issues affecting women and girls, the organization increases public awareness and shifts discourse, because rigorous journalism builds credibility and drives systemic attention to gender inequity.
  • Youth and Women-Centered Media Production
    methodology: women-centered_storytelling
    By empowering girls and women to produce news content and advocate for authentic representation in media, the organization shifts narratives and increases equity, because centering lived experience in storytelling challenges dominant stereotypes and increases engagement.