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Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl

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The Womens Institute for Secondary Ed

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl

We imagine a world where girls are healthy, educated, and in control of their own destiny - free from violence, disease, and limitations based on gender. WISER works with girls to transcend poverty, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence. We do this by empowering young women to drive change through education and community programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
1 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2012

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q30
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Operating countries (1)
Kenya

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl is a registered international nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273367993. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $451K in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl has $451K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $451K in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We imagine a world where girls are healthy, educated, and in control of their own destiny - free from violence, disease, and limitations based on gender. WISER works with girls to transcend poverty, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence. We do this by empowering young women to drive change through education and community programs. Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among international charities registered in United States: Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $451K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273367993, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SH
Sherryl Broverman
Chairman

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carolyn A••••
Secretary
DE
Deandra G••••••
Trustee
DE
Deardra G••••••
Board Member
FR
Frances W••••••
Board Member
GI
Gita V••••••
Trustee
HI
Hillary O••••
Trustee
JO
Joseph S••••••••
Treasurer
KR
Kristin A•••••••
Board Member
KR
Kristin A•••••••
Trustee
ME
Melissa K•••
Chairman
MI
Michael C••••••
Executive Dir.
MI
Michael S••••••••
Trustee
NI
Nicholas S•••••••••
Treasurer
PR
Prashant S••••••••••
Board Member
SA
Sara B••••••• N•••••
Board Member
SE
Seth B•••••
Trustee
SE
Seth B•••••
Board Member
SH
Sherryl B••••••••
Founder
ST
Steve T•••••••••
Board Member
ZA
Zachary F•••••
Executive Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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$1.4M revenue
FY2021
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$0.6M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2019
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$0.6M revenue
FY2018
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$0.5M revenue
FY2017
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$0.6M revenue
FY2016
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$0.5M revenue
FY2015
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl This page 74 $451,104 -
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%
Inventions for Good Inc 90 $214,826 99%
Chalice of Mercy Inc 90 $396,335 82%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl

What is Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl?
Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durham, United States. We imagine a world where girls are healthy, educated, and in control of their own destiny - free from violence, disease, and limitations based on gender. WISER works with girls to transcend poverty, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence. We do this by empowering young women to drive change through education and community programs.
When was Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl founded?
Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl was founded in 2010.
Who leads Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl?
Sherryl Broverman serves as Chairman.
Where is Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl located?
Headquartered in Durham, United States.
What is Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl trustworthy?
Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl's registration number?
IRS EIN: 273367993.
What is Womens Institute for Secondary Education and Research-Wiser-Intl's website?
http://www.wisegirls.org