Womens Business Enterprise National Council
Wbenc's mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses.
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WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs.
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Mission
Wbenc's mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Womens Business Enterprise National Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWomens Business Enterprise National Council is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 522023392. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 373 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Womens Business Enterprise National Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522023392. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Womens Business Enterprise National Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Womens Business Enterprise National Council is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Womens Business Enterprise National Council has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Womens Business Enterprise National Council is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 373 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Womens Business Enterprise National Council. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Womens Business Enterprise National Council holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs. Womens Business Enterprise National Council is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Womens Business Enterprise National Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Womens Business Enterprise National Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522023392, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WOMENS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Marshall Wolf Automation Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council - Industrial Distribution
Pandora Cloud LLC Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council - TMX Newsfile
Sanderson Firm PLLC Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council - PR Newswire
Women's Business Enterprise National Council Names America's Top Corporations for Women-Owned Businesses for 2023 - PR Newswire
Blindsgalore Certified by Women's Business Enterprise National Council - newswire.com
Hugo Coffee owner earns Women’s Business Enterprise National Council certification - Comunicaffe International
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council - Deli Market News
Felling Trailers Certified by Women's Business Enterprise National Council - For Construction Pros
Kinedyne LLC Certified By The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council - AftermarketNews
Wright State student attends Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Convention - Wright State Newsroom
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 373 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 373 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Womens Business Enterprise National Council
- What is Womens Business Enterprise National Council?
- Womens Business Enterprise National Council is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs.
- When was Womens Business Enterprise National Council founded?
- Womens Business Enterprise National Council was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Womens Business Enterprise National Council?
- Jill Sasso serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is Womens Business Enterprise National Council located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Womens Business Enterprise National Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Womens Business Enterprise National Council trustworthy?
- Womens Business Enterprise National Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Business Enterprise National Council's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522023392.
- What is Womens Business Enterprise National Council's website?
- http://www.wbenc.org