irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0We maintained our online community platform to continue engaging WIN members through various means (job postings, events, discussion forums).
- #2 $97KHosted WIN gala awards celebrating and highlighting women in innovation
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Local Chapter Events
Intimate meetups, participant-led sessions, and dinner salons connecting women innovators locally for dialogue, ideation, and relationship-building.
Mentorship Program
Community-driven mentorship initiative helping members advance careers, launch ventures, and drive change through peer connections.
Research Reports
Publication of original research including the Movers and Makers Report and WIN Pioneers, highlighting women's contributions to innovation.
WIN Awards
Annual awards program recognizing women driving change and companies reshaping industries, featuring categories such as Startup Demo Day and outstanding achievement in innovation.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducting research and publishing impact reportsProduces and publishes annual impact reports and thematic studies such as the Movers and Makers Report and the WIN Pioneers Report to document and amplify women’s contributions to innovation and equity.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Creating and sharing multimedia content on innovation and leadershipProduces and distributes a podcast series and publishes articles and stories featuring interviews with innovators, offering practical advice, leadership strategies, and insights on technology, wellness, and redefining leadership.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Facilitating a networked community of women innovatorsConnects over 20,000 women innovators, mentors, and peers across startups and Fortune 500 organizations through an online platform and in-person gatherings, supporting engagement via job postings, events, and discussion forums.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting intimate in-person and virtual gatherings for idea exchangeOrganizes low-key meetups, curated meals, after-hours gatherings, and unscripted sessions that foster open dialogue, personal storytelling, and cross-industry conversations among women innovators.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Producing signature events and annual awards programsHosts annual galas, awards events, and flagship panel discussions to celebrate and highlight women pioneers and companies driving innovation and change.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing hands-on skill-building and expert-led sessionsOffers practical, interactive sessions including expert-led deep dives and workshops that teach innovation methods, negotiation, storytelling, and emerging technologies to build attendees’ skills and confidence.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Supporting long-term member development and impactProvides sustained support over a ten-year horizon to advance members’ careers, venture creation, and social impact through community resources and programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$339K
Contributions & grants$87K26%
Program service revenue$252K74%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$330K
Program expenses33%
Admin / overhead67%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$133K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$317K
Cash$267K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$315K
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Ramos | CEO | 25 | $123K |
board members · 6
- Edwina Fitzmaurice — Chairman of the Board
- Josette Leslie — Treasurer and Board Director
- Lizzie Azzolino — Board Director
- Maribeth Gainard — Secretary and Board Director
- Melissa Beight — Board Director
- Rachel Mercer — Board Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Apple Podcasts Partner — Platform where the WIN/WIN podcast is streamed.
- Ernst & Young Partner — Sponsored The Movers and Makers Report and supported the WIN Pioneers initiative.
- Kettle Partner — Designed and built the organization's website.
- Kettle Partner — Designed and developed the organization's website.
- Spotify Partner — Platform where the WIN/WIN podcast is streamed.
- WIN: Women in Innovation Network — Identified as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on the partnership page.
- leading organizations and brands Partner — Collaborates with leading organizations and brands to advance women in innovation.
- local WIN team Network — Local leaders who represent WIN in their communities and welcome members.
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.
- Applied Learning for Real-World Skill-Buildingmethodology: applied_learningThrough hands-on, practical sessions, the organization emphasizes immediately applicable learning, because skill development is most effective when tied to real-world, next-day usability in professional settings.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration to Generate Novel Solutionsmethodology: cross-sector_collaborationBy convening women innovators across industries, the organization fosters transformative conversations that redefine leadership and technology, because the cross-pollination of diverse perspectives generates more innovative and scalable solutions.
- Participant-Led Dialogue for Actionable Outcomesmethodology: participant-led_dialogueBy using a participant-led, agenda-free format, the organization fosters open dialogue and ideation that generate more relevant and impactful outcomes than top-down approaches, because peer-driven conversations are more attuned to real-world challenges and collective innovation.
- Volunteer-Powered Leadership Modelmethodology: volunteer_leadership_modelThe organization relies on volunteer leadership to deliver programming and advance its mission, leveraging pro bono expertise and deep community commitment because this model strengthens ownership, authenticity, and scalability of impact.