irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $257KPROGRAMS INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
- #2 $5KSPEAKING EVENTS SERVICES - SUCH AS PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS AND PRESS CONFERENCES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for National Sex Ed
Public education and policy advocacy campaign promoting comprehensive, culturally responsive sex education at the national level.
Maternal Justice Coalition
Coalition focused on improving maternal health outcomes for Black women and vulnerable populations on Long Island through advocacy, education, and policy change. Partners include Birth Justice Warriors and Suffolk County Office of Minority Health.
The People's Plan: Reimagining Policing and Public Safety
Community-led initiative to transform policing and public safety systems on Long Island, developed in partnership with LI United.
Wealth Equity Fellowship
Program addressing racial wage gaps and economic mobility for women from under-resourced communities on Long Island, with a focus on policy advocacy and community investment.
Youth Justice Leadership Program (YJLP)
7-month civic engagement program for high school students (grades 9–12) that builds advocacy skills, systems thinking, and leadership through a youth-led campaign on racial, economic, or gender justice issues.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advance maternal health equity through the Maternal Justice CoalitionForms and operates the Maternal Justice Coalition to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women and other vulnerable populations on Long Island. Conducts outreach, education, and advocacy efforts, including training for expectant mothers and engagement with hospital leadership.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Deliver educational workshops and trainingsDevelops and conducts workshops, trainings, and community discussions on topics including implicit bias, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, comprehensive sex education, leadership styles, and maternal mortality. These are delivered in-person and virtually as part of ongoing programming.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Deliver financial and career empowerment through the Wealth Equity FellowshipProvides mentorship, financial education, investment strategy training, and job placement support to women through the Wealth Equity Fellowship, fostering long-term financial independence and career advancement.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate workforce and leadership development programsRuns structured programs including a 20-week career development program and a 7-month virtual leadership program for high school students. These include coaching in resume writing, interviewing, personal branding, and civic engagement, along with post-program mentoring and peer support groups.
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Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 1 activity
- Provide advocacy and civic engagement trainingEngages in advocacy activities such as letter writing, petitions, press conferences, and meetings with officials. Offers training in civic agency, systemic change, and collective campaign development, particularly through youth-focused programs.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provide capacity-building support to coalitions and community groupsOffers advisory support and strengthens organizational capacity for multiple coalitions and community groups, including through leadership and strategic guidance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organize the Annual Diversity Summit and related eventsPlans, organizes, and hosts the Annual Diversity Summit, including large-scale events such as galas, fashion shows, and youth showcases. The 2026 summit was held at Nassau Community College and included a Youth Leadership Showcase and Awards Ceremony.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$380K
Contributions & grants$360K95%
Program service revenue$20K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$372K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising-0%
Salaries & benefits$276K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash$185K
Investments$0
Liabilities$115K
Net assets$70K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +42.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CARLA SIMPSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBBIE MERCER-MILLER — BOARD TREASURER
- JASMINE JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHRYN ABBATIELLO — BOARD SECRETARY
- Nyrekia White — Treasurer
- PASCALE JEAN-NOEL — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDRA KREBELJ-DOUGLAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Birth Justice Warriors Partner — Coalition partner in the Maternal Justice Coalition working to advance maternal health equity.
- Birth Justice Warriors Partner — Partner organization in the Maternal Justice Coalition working to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women and vulnerable populations on Long Island.
- Black Mamas Matter Network — National task force linked with the Maternal Justice Coalition for guidance and support on maternal health advocacy.
- Borealis Philanthropy Funder — Grantor supporting the sustainability of WDN.
- Central Islip Good Neighbors Coalition Partner — Board member Natalia Johnson is a member.
- Engage NY Government — Regranting partner supporting WDN programs.
- Every Child Matters in NY Partner — WDN founder Shanequa Levin served as former director.
- Four Leaf Federal Credit Union Funder — Grantor supporting the sustainability of WDN.
- Health & Welfare Council of Long Island Partner — Partnered to strengthen the Maternal Justice Coalition and amplify collective impact in advancing maternal justice.
- Hofstra University's Center for Civic Engagement Partner — WDN is represented on the Advisory Board, engaging in civic and educational collaboration.
- Klein - Kaufman Family Foundation Funder — Funder of WDN programs.
- LI United To Transform Policing & Community Safety Coalition — Coalition led by WDN that is Black-led, multi-racial, and multi-generational, working to ensure public safety for all Long Island communities.
- LI United to Transform Policing & Community Safety Partner — Co-convened by WDN founder and CEO Shanequa Levin.
- LIUnited Partner — Partner organization collaborating on racial equity and community safety initiatives, including The People's Plan to reimagine policing on Long Island.
- Latina Moms Connect Partner — Board member Natalia Johnson is a member.
- Long Island Community Foundation Funder — GRANTOR supporting Womens Diversity Network INC
- Long Island Community Foundation Funder — Grantor supporting the sustainability of WDN.
- Long Island Doula Association Partner — Coalition partner in the Maternal Justice Coalition supporting access to doula services and maternal support.
- Long Island Million Women Community Partner — Co-chaired by WDN founder and CEO Shanequa Levin.
- Long Island Racial Equity Donor Collaborative Funder — Primary funder supporting WDN's programs.
- NAACP Islip Chapter Partner — Board member Natalia Johnson is a member.
- NYS Dept. of Health Government — Government regranting partner supporting WDN programs.
- NYS-certified educators Partner — Co-facilitate the Youth Justice Leadership Program alongside nonprofit professionals and social justice organizers.
- Nassau Boost Program Government — Government-affiliated regranting partner supporting WDN programs.
- National Grid Funder — Provides funding for the Women's Economic Mobility Hub program.
- Suffolk County Office of Minority Health Government — Government partner in the Maternal Justice Coalition focused on addressing minority health disparities.
- Suffolk County Office of Minority Health Partner — Partner agency in the Maternal Justice Coalition focused on improving health equity and maternal outcomes for minority populations on Long Island.
- TD Bank Charitable Foundation Funder — Provides funding for the Women's Economic Mobility Hub program.
- TD Charitable Foundation Funder — Grantor supporting the sustainability of WDN.
- The Junior League of Long Island Funder — Grantor supporting the sustainability of WDN.
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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.
- Collective Action for Unity and Changemethodology: collective_mobilizationBy connecting and mobilizing women and gender-expansive people across diverse backgrounds, the organization creates social change through collective action and unity, because shared identity and coordinated effort strengthen advocacy and community impact.
- Collective Impact Through Democratic Participationmethodology: collective-impactBy bringing together diverse individuals and stakeholders to collaboratively address inequity—using democratic processes to select issues and centering lived experience—the organization builds collective impact because inclusive, community-driven action fosters deeper engagement and sustainable change.
- Education and Dialogue as Levers for Cultural Shiftmethodology: equity-through-educationBy using educational workshops, facilitated dialogues, and civic engagement grounded in justice, the organization advances equity because awareness and historical literacy enable individuals and institutions to recognize systemic bias and act toward inclusion.
- Mentorship and Network-Driven Empowermentmethodology: mentorship-driven financial empowermentBy leveraging advisory boards, peer-led mentorship, and professional networks, the organization advances career and financial empowerment because access to trusted relationships and role models increases opportunity, particularly for women and marginalized groups.
- Transformative Justice with Marginalized Leadershipmethodology: transformative_justiceBy operating as a social movement organization that centers leadership from marginalized communities and applies transformative justice practices, the organization advances equity and systemic change because lived experience and restorative approaches are essential to dismantling oppressive systems.