Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp
Wesst is a home to entrepreneurs providing a support system of consulting, training, incubation, and lending to help new mexicans strengthen and grow their small businesses through sustainable …
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For over three decades, WESST has provided training, consulting, incubation, and lending to help New Mexicans start and grow businesses. We go beyond traditional services to meet the needs of our communities—from supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural business owners to addressing critical social challenges like the childcare crisis through small business development. We have physical offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, and Las Cruces and serve entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico.
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Mission
Wesst is a home to entrepreneurs providing a support system of consulting, training, incubation, and lending to help new mexicans strengthen and grow their small businesses through sustainable business models, financial empowerment, and job creation.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWomens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp is a registered human services nonprofit based in Albuquerque, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 850367809. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850367809. 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 Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp is located in Albuquerque, NM, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp. 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 Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
For over three decades, WESST has provided training, consulting, incubation, and lending to help New Mexicans start and grow businesses. We go beyond traditional services to meet the needs of our communities—from supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural business owners to addressing critical social challenges like the childcare crisis through small business development. We have physical offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, and Las Cruces and serve entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico. Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850367809, 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 ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY TEAM CORP 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 75 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp
- What is Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp?
- Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Albuquerque, United States. For over three decades, WESST has provided training, consulting, incubation, and lending to help New Mexicans start and grow businesses. We go beyond traditional services to meet the needs of our communities—from supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural business owners to addressing critical social challenges like the childcare crisis through small business development. We have physical offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, and Las Cruces and serve entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico.
- When was Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp founded?
- Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp?
- Lindsey Kay serves as President.
- Where is Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp located?
- Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, United States.
- What is Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp trustworthy?
- Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 850367809.
- What is Womens Economic Self-Sufficiency Team Corp's website?
- http://www.wesst.org